Canada 0-3 Morocco
- Goals: Azzedine Ounahi twice and Soufiane Rahimi for Morocco
- Assists: Achraf Hakimi and two for Brahim Diaz
- Morocco scored three from only five shots
- Canada had more shots, more corners and more touches in the box, but no finish
- Morocco are through to face France or Paraguay in the quarter-finals
- Canada are out, so Jonathan David, Alphonso Davies, Stephen Eustaquio and the Canada defence leave fantasy squads
- Fantasy targets: Hakimi, Brahim, Saibari, Bounou, Ounahi and Rahimi are the Morocco names to check once the R8 opponent is confirmed
Morocco are into the quarter-finals, and this was a proper knockout lesson in timing. Canada started with energy, pressure and territory, but Morocco took the moments that mattered. Ounahi opened it from a clever free-kick routine, then finished a second after a fast break, before Rahimi killed the tie in stoppage time from Brahim Diaz's cutback.
The funny thing is Canada did not play like a team beaten 3-0 for long spells. They had more shots, more corners and far more early penalty-box pressure. The difference was quality in both boxes. Canada worked hard for half-chances; Morocco waited, broke, and punished them.
For fantasy, that matters. Morocco are not just a defensive pick now. They have full-back threat through Hakimi (6.0), set-piece craft, Brahim Diaz (6.4) creating decisive chances, and cheap live attackers like Ounahi (6.2) and Rahimi (5.6) who can punish tired legs.
Team Stats
The headline stat is the xG on target: Canada 0.66, Morocco 2.07. That is why the score ran away. Canada produced volume, but Morocco's finishes were much cleaner. Four shots on target from five total shots is brutal efficiency.
Canada's 32 touches in the Morocco box and 11 corners show why the first half felt uncomfortable for Morocco. But fantasy points come from actions, not pressure. Morocco got the clean sheet, the goals, the assists and the route through.
Expected Goals
This is the bit that explains the match. Canada's best route was set plays and pressure around the box. Morocco's best route was open-play transition. Once Canada had to chase, the game became perfect for Brahim and Rahimi to attack space.
Player Stats
| Player | Team | Price | Output | Match profile | Fantasy verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azzedine Ounahi | Morocco | 6.2 | 2 goals | First-time finish from Hakimi's free-kick routine, then a late box finish from Brahim's pass | Huge real-football return. At 6.2 he is interesting if his role stays advanced, but he is more form pick than guaranteed volume pick. |
| Brahim Diaz | Morocco | 6.4 | 2 assists | Set up Ounahi's second and Rahimi's third, both from sharp transition moments | The most fantasy-friendly Morocco attacker from this match. Cheap, creative and involved when Morocco break. |
| Achraf Hakimi | Morocco | 6.0 | Assist + clean sheet | Assisted the opener from the training-ground free-kick and still banked the defensive return | Still the premium Morocco fantasy pick. Defender points plus attacking routes is exactly what you want. |
| Soufiane Rahimi | Morocco | 5.6 | Goal | Came on early, kept running behind and finished the third with his left foot | A lovely cheap differential if he starts, but check team news. As a substitute, he is risky. |
| Yassine Bounou | Morocco | 4.7 | Clean sheet | Protected the shutout while Canada sent in corners and pressure | Useful goalkeeper price, but the France or Paraguay opponent decides whether he is a buy. |
| Ismael Saibari | Morocco | 6.8 | Injured early | Forced off in the first half, which changes the Morocco midfield/attack picture | Do not buy until there is clear team news. If he is out, Brahim and Ounahi become more interesting. |
| Jonathan David | Canada | 7.0 | Blank | Canada had box pressure but David could not turn it into a fantasy return | Tournament over. Remove from squads. |
| Alphonso Davies | Canada | 4.9 | Bench/fitness issue | Did not start as he continued working back from fitness problems | Tournament over. No fantasy use now. |
Demon Notes
- Hakimi is still the Morocco fantasy king. He can get clean-sheet points, set-piece assists and open-play attacking returns.
- Brahim is the attacker to watch. Two assists in a knockout win is not a throwaway note.
- Ounahi has forced himself into the conversation, but do not chase two goals blindly. Check role, opponent and projected points before buying.
- Rahimi is exciting at 5.6, but the start matters. If he stays a bench runner, the risk is obvious.
- Saibari injury news is huge. He was one of Morocco's best fantasy options before going off.
- Canada assets are finished. David, Davies, Eustaquio and the defence should all leave fantasy plans.
What It Means For The Quarter-Finals
Morocco now face France or Paraguay. That is a massive swing for fantasy. Paraguay would keep Morocco players much more attractive. France would make the clean sheet harder and put more pressure on Morocco attackers to return from transitions or set pieces.
The clean-sheet call is the big one. Hakimi and Bounou look great after a 3-0 win, but you cannot treat every Morocco defender the same until the opponent is known. Against France, Hakimi is still interesting because he has attacking routes. The centre-backs and goalkeeper become much more opponent-dependent.
Best Morocco Players To Watch For R8
| Name | Price | Why he matters | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achraf Hakimi | 6.0 | Defender clean-sheet route plus assist threat | France / Paraguay |
| Brahim Diaz | 6.4 | Two assists and central to Morocco's counter-attacks | France / Paraguay |
| Ismael Saibari | 6.8 | Strong fantasy profile if fit | France / Paraguay |
| Azzedine Ounahi | 6.2 | Two-goal form pick with midfield classification | France / Paraguay |
| Yassine Bounou | 4.7 | Cheap goalkeeper route if Shield/clean-sheet chance is strong | France / Paraguay |
| Soufiane Rahimi | 5.6 | Cheap goal threat if he starts | France / Paraguay |
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