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Casablanca – Morocco produced the most clinical attacking display by any team in a FIFA World Cup knockout match on record since 1966, according to Opta, after scoring with 60% of their shots in a 3-0 victory over Canada.
The Atlas Lions needed only five shots to score three goals, underlining the precision and composure that defined their Round of 16 performance.
Opta reported after the match that Morocco’s 60% shot conversion rate was the best recorded by any team in a World Cup knockout game since detailed records began in 1966.
“Precise,” the statistics platform wrote, summing up Morocco’s ruthless efficiency in front of goal.
The result secured Morocco’s place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and continued another prehistoric campaign for the national team.
After surviving a tense Round of 32 clash against the Netherlands, Morocco delivered a far more controlled and decisive performance against Canada. The team combined defensive discipline with sharp attacking transitions, making the most of the limited chances they created.
Azzedine Ounahi was central to the victory, scoring twice, while Soufiane Rahimi added another goal to complete the 3-0 win.
The performance further pointed to Morocco’s ability to adapt across different match situations. Against the Netherlands, the Atlas Lions relied on resilience and composure in the penalty shootout. Against Canada, they showed a different strength: clinical execution.
The statistic also adds another layer to Morocco’s growing World Cup legacy. Four years after becoming the first African and Arab team to reach a World Cup semifinal, the Atlas Lions are once again breaking records on the global stage.
Morocco will now turn its attention to their quarterfinal meeting with France, carrying momentum from one of the most efficient knockout performances in modern World Cup history.
