Morocco are through to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup, becoming the first nation to reach that stage of the tournament after a commanding 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada.

Azzedine Ounahi was the hero of the evening, netting twice in the second half to put the Atlas Lions firmly in control. Soufiane Rahimi then added a third to seal a statement win and send Morocco into the last eight.

The result marks a historic moment for Moroccan football, with the Atlas Lions eliminating one of the tournament's home nations in emphatic fashion to stake their claim as serious contenders for the title.