Morocco Triumphs in World Cup Round of 16
Joy erupted at a stadium in Morocco’s capital, Rabat, on Saturday as the national team secured a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after defeating Canada 3-0.
Tens of thousands of fans watched the game, which took place in Houston, United States, on a huge screen at the venue.
The Atlas Lions overcame a tough first half to firmly control the game, with two goals by Azzedine Ounahi and a late strike by Soufiane Rahimi.
This remarkable achievement makes Morocco the first African nation to reach the quarter-finals more than once.
Fans expressed their delight at the team’s historic accomplishment and expressed confidence in their ability to overcome France in the next round.
