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… The crowd erupted in cheers when goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved Mbappe's penalty in the 28th minute. …
Disappointment at Morocco's World Cup exit cannot mask prideThe Standard
… Mbappe's weak spot-kick was easily saved by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, but he made up for that by producing a brilliant curling finish to make it 1-0 on the hour mark. …
Mbappe strikes again as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semi-finalsThe Standard
… They were clear underdogs and their fans were outnumbered by Morocco supporters at the air-conditioned Houston Stadium.Yet they looked the more confident at the start, Tani Oluwaseyi turning sharply in the box and forcing Morocco's Montreal-born goalkeeper Yassine Bounou to save …
Ruthless Morocco break Canadian hearts to reach World Cup quartersCitizen Digital
… Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made the crucial save to block the Netherlands' fifth penalty from Crysencio Summerville before striker Ismael Saibari stepped up to blast home the winning effort for the Atlas Lions. …
Paraguay shock Germany as Brazil, Morocco advance at World CupThe Standard
… Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made the crucial save to block the Netherlands' fifth penalty from Crysencio Summerville before striker Ismael Saibari stepped up to blast home the winning spot-kick that sealed a 3-2 shootout win. …
Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16The Standard
… Morocco won their own shootout to eliminate the Netherlands after an enthralling contest in Monterrey as goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved the Netherlands' fifth penalty from Crysencio Summerville. …
Sweden face France's attacking firepower at the World CupCitizen Digital
… Les Grenadiers scored their first World Cup goals for 52 years as a Yassine Bounou own goal and Wilson Isidor's stunning strike twice gave them the lead in Atlanta. …
Morocco have 'ingredients' of World Cup winners, says coach OuahbiCitizen Digital
… Haiti bowed out with their first World Cup goals for 52 years as a Yassine Bounou own goal and Wilson Isidor's stunning strike twice gave them the lead. …
Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to roll into World Cup last 32Citizen Digital
… Haiti bowed out with their first World Cup goals for 52 years as a Yassine Bounou own goal and Wilson Isidor's stunning strike twice gave them the lead. …
Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to roll into World Cup last 32The Standard
… "We will play that game with the same objective and confidence." Despite bowing out without a point, Haiti's performances at a first World Cup since 1974 have done a nation gripped by poverty proud.Les Grenadiers scored their first World Cup goals for 52 years as a Yassine Bounou …
Morocco have 'ingredients' of World Cup winners, says coach OuahbiMorocco, the last African team in the tournament, lost 2-0 to France in the quarter-final in Foxborough, Massachusetts on July 9, 2026. Despite disappointment, the result represented continued progress for the team, which reached the semi-finals in Qatar four years earlier.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco, the last African team in the tournament, lost 2-0 to France in the quarter-final in Foxborough, Massachusetts on July 9, 2026. Despite disappointment, the result represented continued progress for the team, which reached the semi-finals in Qatar four years earlier.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant curling finish after an earlier missed penalty to lead France to a 2-0 victory over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final, with Ousmane Dembele adding a second goal. France will face Spain or Belgium in the semi-finals next Tuesday in Dallas.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the World Cup round of 16 in Houston on Saturday, with goals from Azzedine Ounahi (twice) and Soufiane Rahimi, to advance to the quarter-finals where they will face France or Paraguay.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
Paraguay defeated four-time champion Germany in a penalty shootout at the 2026 World Cup, ending Germany's tournament hopes. Brazil beat Japan 2-1 and Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties to reach the last 16.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra-time in a World Cup match in Monterrey. Morocco will face Canada in the last 16 in Houston on Saturday.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
France will play Sweden in a last-32 World Cup match on Tuesday, with the Swedish defence preparing to face Kylian Mbappe (four goals so far), Ousmane Dembele (hat-trick against Norway), and Michael Olise. Sweden will counter with Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, though both have yet to fully fire at the tournament.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his players must believe they can become the first African winners of the World Cup after advancing to the last 32 unbeaten, beating Haiti 4-2 and finishing second to Brazil in Group C.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in a Group C match to advance to the World Cup last 32, though they finished second to Brazil on goal difference. Haiti scored their first World Cup goals in 52 years during the match.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco overcame two goals conceded to Haiti to win 4-2 in Atlanta, advancing to the World Cup last 32 but finishing second to Brazil in Group C. Haiti scored their first World Cup goals in 52 years.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his players have the ambition and respect of opponents to become the first African World Cup winners after advancing unbeaten to the last 32. Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 on Wednesday and finished second to Brazil in Group C, with a knockout match against the Netherlands, Japan or Sweden awaiting in Monterrey on Monday.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ismael Saibari scored after 71 seconds as Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0 in a World Cup match, with the goal described as the fastest of the tournament so far. Morocco now has four points from two games and are positioned to advance to the knockout rounds.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Vinicius Junior scored an equaliser to give Brazil a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their Group C World Cup opener in New Jersey on Saturday. Brazil, chasing a record sixth World Cup title, showed uncertain form under first-time foreign coach Carlo Ancelotti, while Morocco, the 2022 semi-finalists, took an early lead through Ismael Saibari's 21st-minute goal.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →