Azzedine Ounahi Named Man of the Match as Morocco Stroll Past Canada Into World Cup Last Eight

Azzedine Ounahi has been officially awarded the Man of the Match accolade following Morocco's Round of 16 clash against Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FIFA confirmed the decision shortly after the final whistle. The Girona midfielder delivered a second-half masterclass, scoring twice to power the Atlas Lions to a commanding victory. He broke the deadlock in the 50th minute with a crisp strike from inside the box, then sealed the win in the 82nd minute by converting a low cross from the right flank. His brace propelled Morocco into the quarterfinals – making them the first team to book a spot in the last eight of this year's tournament. For Canada, the co-hosts of the World Cup, the defeat means an early exit on home soil. Morocco, meanwhile, continue to build momentum, looking sharp and disciplined in their knockout stage debut. Interestingly, Ounahi shares a club dressing room at Girona with two Ukrainian internationals – Viktor Tsygankov and Vladyslav Vanat – making him a familiar face to fans in Ukraine.