Sports Desk: Morocco delivered a commanding performance to defeat Canada 3–0 in the Round of 16, booking their place in the World Cup quarter-finals and becoming the first team to reach the last eight of the tournament.The match began with an early setback for Morocco when key forward Ismail Saibari was forced off due to injury in the 22nd minute. He was replaced by Sofiane Rahimi, but the first half remained tightly contested. Canada created several promising chances, yet they were repeatedly denied by outstanding saves from goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who ensured the teams went into halftime level at 0–0.After the break, Morocco shifted gears and took control of the match. The breakthrough came in the 49th minute when a free-kick delivery from Achraf Hakimi caused chaos inside the box, allowing Azzedine Ounahi to finish clinically with a low strike, putting Morocco 1–0 ahead.Buoyed by the opener, Morocco grew in confidence and continued to threaten on the counterattack. In the 82nd minute, Ounahi struck again, this time finishing a swift attacking move initiated by Brahim Díaz to double Morocco’s lead and effectively seal the contest.Deep into stoppage time, Morocco added a third goal when substitute Sofiane Rahimi latched onto another precise assist from Brahim Díaz, calmly finishing one-on-one to complete a dominant 3–0 victory.The win marks Morocco’s second consecutive appearance in the World Cup quarter-finals, underlining their growing status on the global stage. They now await a potential showdown with defending champions France in what promises to be a high-profile quarter-final clash.