Alexi Lalas reacts to Morocco's win, previews key matches, and reflects on America's 250th.

A second-half brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a third from Soufiane Rahimi saw Morocco become the first nation to make the quarterfinals of the World Cup with a 3-0 win over co-hosts Canada.

Morocco's 3-0 Round of 16 win over Canada was defined as much by Azzedine Ounahi's convictions as his brilliance.

Morocco three-goal victory flattered them after a bright performance from Jesse Marsch’s side, but the Atlas Lions remain serious contenders entering the quarter-finals

Canada's World Cup run came to an end in the round of 16 after a loss to Morocco. See the Canadians' full World Cup route here.

Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once. It’s Morocco’s second straight appearance in the quarterfinals after becoming the first African team to reach the semifinals in 2022.