
Morocco Closes Gap on Brazil FIFA Rankings
Morocco’s victory against Canada does more than just matter in the 2026 World Cup. It also shows in the FIFA rankings. The Lions of the Atlas are now just a few decimals away from Brazil.

Morocco’s victory against Canada does more than just matter in the 2026 World Cup. It also shows in the FIFA rankings. The Lions of the Atlas are now just a few decimals away from Brazil.

After losing 3-0 to Morocco in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, Canada hasn’t fully accepted the match analysis . Coach Jesse Marsch believes his team was superior. Mohamed Ouahbi responded without hesitation.

The clash will indeed happen. After a dominant victory against Canada, Morocco will face France in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. The Blues secured their ticket by narrowly beating Paraguay thanks to a penalty from Kylian Mbappé.

After the 3-0 thrashing of Canada, Opta statistics tell a colder story than post-match declarations. Morocco didn’t create a flood of chances, but struck with ruthless efficiency, driven by Ounahi, Bounou and Rahimi.

After Morocco’s qualification against Canada, Brahim Diaz returns to the center of attention in Spain. His grandmother, Purificación Abdelkader, sums up his choice in one powerful sentence: the Real Madrid player is as Spanish as he is Moroccan.

After Morocco’s victory against Canada, the international press emphasizes the maturity of the Lions of the Atlas. Less talk of surprise now: foreign media describe a team capable of suffering, managing weak periods and punishing at the right moment.

Morocco continues its adventure at the 2026 World Cup. The Atlas Lions dominated Canada 3-0 this Saturday in Houston, thanks in particular to a brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a goal from Soufiane Rahimi in added time.

Before Canada-Morocco, Ismael Saibari shared an intimate testimony about his childhood. The Moroccan attacking midfielder recounted the physical difficulties he faced as a young child, but especially the decisive role played by his mother in helping him walk and then realize his dream of becoming a footballer.

Canada is more than just Jonathan David. In midfield, Stephen Eustáquio sets the rhythm, feeds the flanks and supports attacks. For Morocco, reducing his influence will be one of the keys to the round of 16.

A surprise semi-finalist in 2022, Morocco no longer seduces solely through its defensive solidity. At the 2026 World Cup, the foreign press sees a more technical team, capable of controlling the game and aiming even higher in the tournament.

Canada is dangerous on set pieces, not only through the quality of their crosses. On corners, Jonathan David tends to position himself near the goalkeeper to disrupt his reading of the play. Facing this strategy, Bounou will need to be protected.

Rotterdam is preparing for another evening of heavy crowds around the Lions of the Atlas. Before the round of 16 match Morocco–Canada, scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m., the city announces several street closures in the city center .