Morocco advanced to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a dominant 3-0 knockout victory over Canada on 4 July, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice and Soufiane Rahimi adding the third. Despite holding 45% possession and generating 0.84 expected goals from ten shots, Canada's attacking threat was blunted by Morocco's resolute defensive organisation; the hosts managed only three shots on target and saw goalkeeper save percentage collapse to 25%, conceding 2.15 post-shot expected goals. Morocco's 4-2-3-1 shape proved tactically superior, controlling the game's tempo with 55% possession while converting their clinical finishing into goals—Ounahi and Rahimi's clinical execution overshadowing Canada's xG of 0.82. Morocco's goalkeeper delivered a flawless display, saving all three shots faced and maintaining a 100% save percentage, whilst Canada's backline was consistently exposed. Michael Oliver's refereeing kept the contest disciplined throughout. Morocco's ruthless efficiency in the knockout stage signals serious tournament credentials.