Textbook counterattack. Ounahi bags a brace in clash with Canada. VIDEO
The Moroccan national team has advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In their Round of 16 encounter against Canada, the African side secured victory thanks to a brilliant performance from Azzedine Ounahi.
The Moroccan midfielder netted twice, scoring his team's second goal to make it 2-0. This time, striker Brahim Diaz provided the decisive assist, launching a blistering counterattack that Ounahi coolly finished with a precise strike.
Rahimi put the finishing touch on the match, making it 3-0 and sealing Morocco's victory.
The team continues its quest for the tournament's ultimate prize and, for the second consecutive time, will play in the World Cup quarterfinals—cementing its status as one of the powerhouses of not just African, but global football.
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
