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Morocco beats World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals
By Kristie Rieken, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 4, 2026
· 4 min read
Morocco is heading back to the quarterfinals and coach Mohamed Ouahbi believes his team has established itself among soccer's elite.Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the...
Key takeaway Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For soccer fans in Piney Point Village , the World Cup match between Morocco and Canada may seem like a distant event, but it has a local connection through Yassine Bounou, the Moroccan goalkeeper who was born in Canada to Moroccan parents. Bounou's performance, which included three saves to help Morocco win, is a reminder that the global reach of the World Cup can have local ties. As the tournament progresses, residents of Piney Point Village may be interested in watching how Morocco fares in the quarterfinals, particularly if they have friends or family with roots in Morocco or Canada. The city's diverse community may also be inspired by the historic run of the Canadian team, which has generated excitement among fans who typically follow other sports, such as hockey. With the World Cup capturing attention worldwide, it will be interesting to see how the local community in Piney Point Village reacts to the remaining matches.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Morocco is heading back to the quarterfinals and coach Mohamed Ouahbi believes his team has established itself among soccer's elite.Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the...
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