FIFA World Cup: Canada leave Qatar with no points after losing 2-1 to Morocco – National

Canada exited the World Cup scoreless after losing 2-1 to Morocco in the final group stage match.

Canada dug a hole early on and could not find a way out despite a surge in the second half.

As a result, Canada failed to win the World Cup for the first time in 36 years.

Goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri gave No. 22 Morocco the top spot in Group F, taking advantage of Canada’s fearsome defense to take a 2-0 lead in the 23rd minute.

Canada benefited from a Nayef Aguerd own goal to cut the lead to 2-1 at halftime.

5:05Canada goes out with its head held high in Qatar

Canada qualified for its second World Cup since 1986, but had already dropped out of contention for the knockout stage after losing to Belgium and Croatia.