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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 The Laredo
For Laredo residents who follow international soccer, Morocco's win over Canada is a notable development, especially given the team's historic achievement of becoming the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once. Locals who have been watching the World Cup may be interested to know that Morocco's goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou, has a personal connection to Canada, having been born there to Moroccan parents. This connection may resonate with Laredo's own diverse community, where many residents have ties to different countries and cultures. As Morocco advances to the quarterfinals, Laredo soccer fans will be watching to see how the team performs against its next opponent, and whether it can continue its successful run in the tournament. The city's own soccer enthusiasts may also be inspired by Morocco's achievement, and look forward to seeing how the team's success can motivate local players and fans.
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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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