Morocco beat Canada 2-1 to book place in World Cup last 16 | Qatar World Cup 2022 News

Wild celebrations at Al Thumama Stadium after Atlas Lions progress to the next stage of the tournament in Qatar.

Morocco have defeated Canada 2-1 to book their place in the round of 16 of the football World Cup in Qatar.

Hakim Ziyech gave Morocco the lead in the fourth minute, before Youssef En-Nesyri made it 2-0 at Al Thumama Stadium on Thursday. Nayef Aguerd’s own goal in the 40th minute gave Canada some hope, but nothing changed for the remaining part of the game.

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