Morocco Make History as First African Nation to Reach Back-to-Back World Cup Quarterfinals
The Atlas Lions dismantled co-host Canada 3-0 to become the first African side ever to reach the World Cup quarterfinals in consecutive editions.
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The Atlas Lions dismantled co-host Canada 3-0 to become the first African side ever to reach the World Cup quarterfinals in consecutive editions.
Erling Haaland's 90th-minute strike against Brazil completed a brace and pulled him level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe on seven World Cup goals.
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