Morocco have advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after delivering a commanding 3-0 victory over Canada in Houston, eliminating the co-hosts from their home tournament.

Canada become the first of the three co-hosting nations — Canada, the United States, and Mexico — to be knocked out of the competition, falling to a Morocco side that was clinical and dominant throughout.

The Atlas Lions controlled the match from start to finish, leaving no room for Canada to find a way back into the contest. The result represents a significant moment for African football, with Morocco continuing their rise as one of the game's most formidable nations.

Morocco's place in the last eight extends their remarkable recent record at World Cups. The side reached the semi-finals at FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar — the first African nation ever to do so — and they are now pushing deep into the tournament once again on North American soil.

Canada, playing in front of their home supporters, were unable to rise to the occasion. The co-hosts' exit brings a painful end to what had been a historic tournament appearance for Canadian football.

Morocco will now look ahead to the quarter-finals as they target a place in the semi-finals for the second successive World Cup — a feat that would cement their status as a true footballing powerhouse on the global stage.