Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders
Summary
Morocco won their World Cup round of 16 match against Canada 3-0, advancing to the quarter-finals. They are unbeaten in their last 34 matches across all competitions and are seen as strong contenders to win the World Cup.Key Facts
- Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in the round of 16 in Houston.
- Morocco had only five shots on goal, the fewest for a World Cup knockout match winner.
- The first half was the first in World Cup history with more yellow cards than shots.
- Morocco has not lost a match since August 2025, a streak of 34 matches including all competitions.
- Morocco has won four World Cup knockout games across 2022 and 2026, equal to all other African nations combined.
- Morocco reached the quarter-finals for the second successive men’s World Cup.
- Captain Achraf Hakimi and creative player Brahim Diaz played key roles in the victory.
- Morocco aims to match or improve on their 2022 record, when they reached the semi-finals.
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