"Onahi is the 'best' in the match against Canada."

Moroccan international Azzedine Ounahi was awarded the Best Player of the match that brought together the Moroccan national team and its Canadian counterpart today, Saturday, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, after leading the "Atlas Lions" to a well-deserved victory with a score of three goals to nil, and reaching the quarter-finals.

Ounahi delivered a remarkable performance throughout the match, as he was the main engine of the national team's midfield, successfully scoring two goals that directly contributed to securing the qualification.

The midfielder of the "Atlas Lions" opened the scoring in the 50th minute, taking advantage of a clever pass from Achraf Hakimi following a free kick, before adding his second personal goal in the 83rd minute after an accurate pass from Brahim Diaz, which he calmly placed into the Canadian net.

In addition to his brace, Ounahi showcased a complete performance both defensively and offensively, through his contribution to playmaking, linking the lines, and controlling the rhythm of the midfield, confirming his significant value within the squad of national coach Mohamed Wahbi.

Sofiane Rahimi concluded the Moroccan team's scoring in stoppage time, securing the "Atlas Lions" victory and leading them to the quarter-finals of the World Cup, while Ounahi was awarded the Man of the Match for his outstanding performance and crucial role in this achievement.