Ismael Saibari celebrates scoring Morocco’s fifth and winning penalty Carl Recine/ A penalty slotted low to the goalkeeper’s left. A shirt ripped off and thrown in celebration. A host of team-mates in those same white tops joyfully rushing towards the corner flag.

Morocco has grown out of their underdog skin. Four years ago, the Atlas Lions captured the imagination of the football world by becoming the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final. Their fearless run in Qatar felt like a fairytale,

Tensions flare during the World Cup Canada vs Morocco match, which featured six yellow cards in the first half and eight so far.

The pricing of food and drinks inside World Cup stadiums in the United States has once again sparked debate on social media. While the World Cup has clearly been a huge success thus far, there has been a lot of talk about the price difference in American stadiums.

At least 39 people were arrested in several Dutch cities after celebrations of Moroccos 3-0 victory over Canada and qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals turned violent, according to Dutch public broadcaster NOS.

Two goals in the second half, including a stoppage-time equalizer from Morocco, sent this match into extra time

America celebrated its 250th birthday Saturday with fireworks, barbecues, red, white, and blue parades, and some World Cup action. The Round of 16 got underway with two teams that met in the 2022 World Cup semifinals setting up a rematch in this year’s quarterfinals.

Co-hosts Canada and Morocco are fighting for the lead in the first-half. Canada will look to continue their fairytale run. Morocco reached the semifinals in 2022 and is the favourite to win this match.