FIFA World Cup: Ounahi scores twice as Morocco beat Canada to reach quarterfinals

HOUSTON: Morocco became the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the 23rd FIFA World Cup after defeating co-host Canada 3-0 in the pre-quarterfinals.

Azzedine Ounahi was the star of the match, scoring two goals in the 50th and 82nd minutes. Soufiane Rahimi added the third goal in the eighth minute of stoppage time.

Morocco dictated the tempo with a masterful, all-round performance to cruise past Canada. The victory books their spot in the quarterfinals, keeping alive the spectacular momentum of a side that famously stormed into the semifinals during the tournament's previous edition.