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Canada defender De Fougerolles growing up fast at first World Cup

Luc de Fougerolles has been one of Canada’s standout performers at the ⁠World Cup, but admits every game is an opportunity for him to grow as he prepares to face Morocco in ‌a round-of-16 clash in Houston on Saturday.

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Bayern announce signing of Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from PSV

Bayern Munich on Wednesday announced the signing of Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven until 2031.

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Why the Netherlands are the unluckiest team in World Cup history

The Netherlands are out of the 2026 World Cup after losing on penalties to Morocco, and it's the latest in a long line of heartbreaks, with Oranje perhaps enduring more pain and enjoying less luck than any other nation over the years.

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'We completely dominated': Morocco coach Ouahbi praises players after Dutch victory

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his side had earned respect after ⁠knocking the Netherlands out of the World Cup in a penalty shootout on Monday, adding that his players were fuelled by the desire ‌to make the millions watching back home proud.

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Koeman backs defensive approach after Netherlands exit World Cup to Morocco

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said they went with a more defensive approach against Morocco ⁠to give them a better chance of winning rather than out of any fear of their opponents, after his side were ‌eliminated from the World Cup on Monday.

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World Cup highlights: Morocco see off Netherlands as Paraguay stun Germany in pen-fest

It was a day of penalty shootouts at the World Cup as Brazil, Morocco and Paraguay made it into the round of 16, with the latter stunning the Netherlands and Germany respectively after extra time.

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Morocco overcome Netherlands in chaotic penalty shootout to advance to last 16

Morocco have reached the FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 16, winning out 3-2 on penalties after holding the Netherlands to a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Monterrey.

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World Cup LIVE: Saibari sends Morocco through on penalties against the Netherlands

The Round of 32 continues at the FIFA World Cup today with Brazil facing Japan before Germany and the Netherlands also look to reach the last 16. Follow all the build-up and the day's play with our live updates here!

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Ouahbi in search of different solutions as Morocco face off against Netherlands

Morocco coach Nabil Ouahbi said his side's unbeaten group-stage campaign ⁠would count for little when they face the Netherlands in the World Cup last 32 on Monday, insisting the knockout ‌phase demanded a different mentality.

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Morocco ‌captain Achraf Hakimi to appeal ruling to stand trial on rape charge

Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi, whose referral for trial on rape charges was upheld by an appeals court, has lodged an appeal with France's Court of Cassation, a source close to the case told AFP on Friday.

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Morocco to be 'real test' for stout Netherlands team, says coach Koeman

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman was taking nothing for granted after his side sealed top ⁠spot in Group F with a 3-1 win over Tunisia on Thursday, warning that their next opponents Morocco would provide a formidable test in the World ‌Cup round of 32.

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Mohamed Ouahbi says Morocco have ingredients to win 2026 World Cup title

Morocco national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi has challenged his players to believe they have what it takes to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup after they qualified for the round of 32 on Wednesday.

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World Cup highlights: Brazil impress as South Africa secure historic qualification

Wednesday saw the conclusion of the first three groups in the World Cup. Brazil shone against Scotland and secured the top spot, while South Africa advanced to the knockout stage for the first time. Mexico, Switzerland, Canada, and Morocco are also through; South Korea, Bosnia, and Scotland must wait.

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Haiti vow to return after World Cup exit: 'We deserve to be here'

Haiti were the first team to exit the World Cup and, despite another defeat in ⁠their final game on Wednesday, they served up a thriller in Atlanta, almost putting Morocco to the sword, and showed just why they deserve their ‌place in the tournament.

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Morocco conquer difficult Haiti assignment to finish second in Group C

Haiti equaled an unwanted record of playing the most FIFA World Cup (WC) games with a 100% loss rate (six), after they suffered a late 4-2 defeat to Morocco in Atlanta.

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Ismael Saibari: The extraordinary journey of Morocco’s World Cup top goalscorer

Born with a condition that threatened to prevent him from ever walking, Ismael Saibari is now Morocco’s breakout star at this World Cup. After scoring the fastest goal in his national team’s history against Scotland (71 seconds), the versatile PSV Eindhoven midfielder is, at 24, writing one of the most remarkable chapters in Moroccan football. Here’s the story of a path filled with obstacles.

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Ismael Saibari reveals Morocco's target after victory over Scotland at World Cup

Morocco attacking midfielder Ismael Saibari has set the target of the North Africans winning every remaining match in the FIFA World Cup following their 1-0 victory against Scotland at Boston Stadium on Friday.

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World Cup highlights: Brazil earn first win as co-hosts USA secure spot in knockouts

The ninth day of the tournament saw wins for the USA, Morocco, Brazil, and Paraguay, with the five-time champions finally breaking through against a weak Haiti side. The result for hosts USA secured their place in the next round with a game to spare. Morocco and Paraguay picked up their first wins, while Turkey and Haiti will play the final round just to fulfil the schedule.

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Ouahbi pleased to see improved display from Morocco in Scotland victory

Morocco's performance in their 1-0 World Cup victory ⁠over Scotland on Friday was better than the North Africans’ impressive showing in their draw with Brazil last week, ‌according to coach Mohamed Ouahbi.

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Clarke praises Scottish tenacity despite narrow defeat to Morocco

Scotland manager Steve Clarke backed his players to recover quickly from their 1-0 ⁠defeat by Morocco at the World Cup on Friday and approach their final Group C match against five-times champions Brazil with confidence.

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Saibari stunner earns Morocco narrow victory over battling Scotland

Morocco scored an early goal in Boston to beat Scotland 1-0 in each team's second group stage game at the FIFA World Cup.

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Ayyoub Bouaddi is Morocco’s new midfield maestro ready to tame Scotland

For his very first official World Cup appearance at just 18 years old, Ayyoub Bouaddi delivered a masterful performance against Brazil, establishing himself as the metronome of Morocco’s midfield, even though it was only his fourth cap. This outstanding display has made him the player to watch for the Atlas Lions ahead of their second group match against Scotland.

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World Cup LIVE: Turkey eliminated from World Cup after Paraguay smash-and-grab

The second round of group stage fixtures continues on Friday evening as co-hosts USA take on Australia in the first of four matches on day nine of the World Cup, with Brazil and Morocco both in action overnight.

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Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi predicts different and physical game against Scotland

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has predicted a physical game against Scotland as the Atlas Lions prepare for their second Group C match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday in Boston.