Morocco Secures Spot in 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals: Who Will They Face?

Morocco has become the first team to book its place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 victory over Canada. Despite some challenging moments during the match, Azzedine Ounahi stood out with two goals, leading Morocco into the next round.

Quarterfinal Details

Their next opponent will be decided by the outcome of the match between Paraguay and France. Morocco’s quarterfinal clash is set for Thursday, July 9, at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with kickoff at 4 p.m. ET. The stadium holds 64,146 fans and is expected to offer an electric atmosphere for this crucial encounter.

Morocco’s Journey So Far

Placed in Group C alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti, Morocco showed resilience throughout the group stage. After drawing 1-1 with Brazil and edging Scotland 1-0, they secured their advancement with a 4-2 win over Haiti, finishing second in the group.

The Round of 16 brought a tough test against Canada, but Morocco triumphed 3-0, thanks largely to Ounahi’s brace. Although they struggled during parts of the game, the team held firm to claim their spot in the quarterfinals.

Upcoming Opponent Preview

The winner between Paraguay and France will face Morocco next. Paraguay, who came third in Group D behind the United States and Australia, shocked many by knocking Germany out in a penalty shootout. On the other hand, France remains unbeaten with four wins so far in the tournament.