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Yassine Bounou

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    ast 32 as they aim to at least match their historic run to the semi-finals in Qatar in 2022.However, it was a sobering evening for Scotland and their army of fans who have taken over Boston during this World Cup, as their team never really tested Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou

    Saibari early strike gives Morocco World Cup win over Scotland
  3. The Standard

    The Real Madrid star received the ball from Bruno Guimaraes on the left side of the area before cutting back onto his right foot and hammering into the far corner past Yassine Bounou.

    Vinicius earns Brazil 1-1 draw with Morocco in World Cup opener
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Morocco eliminated from 2026 World Cup by France

The News

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

Friday 10 July

  1. Morocco eliminated from 2026 World Cup by France

    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

  2. France beats Morocco 2-0, advances to World Cup semi-finals

    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

Saturday 4 July

  1. Morocco beats Canada 3-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

    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

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Paraguay eliminates Germany; Brazil, Morocco advance

    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

  2. Morocco beats Netherlands on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

    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

  3. France face Sweden in World Cup knockout tie Tuesday

    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

Thursday 25 June

  1. Morocco coach says team has World Cup winner ingredients

    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

  2. Morocco beats Haiti 4-2, advances to World Cup last 32

    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

  3. Morocco defeats Haiti 4-2 in World Cup group stage match

    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

  4. Morocco coach says team has World Cup winner ingredients

    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

Saturday 20 June

  1. Saibari's early goal gives Morocco 1-0 win over Scotland

    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

Sunday 14 June

  1. Vinicius equalises as Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup

    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

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