Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in Houston, eliminating the co-host nation from the World Cup. This marks Canada’s first exit from the tournament, despite achieving a record-breaking performance. Canada reached the knockout stage for the first time in its history, securing points and a victory in the group stage. However, their journey ended in the Round of 16. Morocco’s win propels them to the quarterfinals as the first North African nation to achieve this milestone in the current tournament. The defeat concludes Canada’s campaign after a surprisingly successful showing for the co-host. Morocco now advances, continuing their unexpected run in the World Cup.