Azzedine Ounahi fires Morocco ahead from Achraf Hakimi free-kick against Canada in World Cup last 16

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·5 July 2026

Azzedine Ounahi fires Morocco ahead from Achraf Hakimi free-kick against Canada in World Cup last 16

Azzedine Ounahi put Morocco in front against Canada in Houston on Saturday, converting a cleverly worked Achraf Hakimi free-kick in their World Cup last-16 tie.

The Atlas Lions had been second best before the break, offering little and managing only one shot. They struck with their first clear opening to seize the initiative.

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The breakthrough followed a free-kick on the right side of the area, conceded by Canadian defender Luc de Fougerolles. Rather than swing the ball towards goal, PSG right-back Hakimi cut it back to the edge of the box.

Waiting there, Ounahi guided a side-footed finish beyond the goalkeeper for his first goal of the tournament, giving Morocco a somewhat fortunate lead.

The Girona midfielder, formerly of OM, had time to pick his spot as Canada were caught out by the routine.

Source: L'Équipe