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Morocco beats World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals
By Associated Press at KGNS — Sitewide
· July 4, 2026
· 2 min read
HOUSTON (AP) — Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.It’s Morocco’s second straight appearance in the quarterfinals after becoming the first...
Key takeaway Neither team was able to break through until Ounahi took a free kick from Achraf Hakimi and made a right-footed shot through traffic from outside the box to the bottom right corner to put Morocco on top 1-0 in the 50th minute.
Why this matters in Laredo News
For Laredoans who follow international soccer, Morocco's victory over Canada is a notable achievement, marking the country's second consecutive appearance in the quarterfinals. This win may spark interest among local soccer fans, particularly those with ties to African or North African communities. As the city's own soccer leagues and clubs continue to grow, the success of teams like Morocco can inspire young players in Laredo to strive for similar excellence. The physicality of the match, with eight yellow cards issued, also underscores the intensity and competitiveness of the sport, which is reflected in local pickup games and organized matches throughout the city. As Morocco advances to face the winner of the Paraguay-France match, Laredo soccer enthusiasts will be watching closely to see how this African nation fares against top-tier competition.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? HOUSTON (AP) — Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.It’s Morocco’s second straight appearance in the quarterfinals after becoming the first...
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