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Jul 6, 2026 2:05 PM - Connect Newsroom - Ramandeep Kaur
Canada's historic FIFA World Cup campaign came to an end after a 3–0 defeat to Morocco in the Round of 16, marking the conclusion of the country's deepest-ever run at the FIFA World Cup.
The first half remained scoreless as both teams created opportunities but failed to break the deadlock. Canada generated several early scoring chances, including four promising attacks within the opening 25 minutes, but Morocco's goalkeeper and defensive unit kept the match level.
Morocco took control early in the second half when Azzedine Ounahi opened the scoring in the 50th minute to give his side a 1–0 lead. Morocco doubled its advantage in the 82nd minute before Soufiane Rahimi added a third goal in the eighth minute of stoppage time to seal the victory.
The result eliminates Canada from the tournament. Despite the defeat, the co-host nation achieved a historic milestone by reaching the Round of 16 for the first time in its FIFA World Cup history, representing the country's best-ever performance at the tournament.
