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A small bakery in Marblehead shipped three dozen bagels to France after a request from the family of Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui, turning a local treat into a worldwide gesture of goodwill.
Morocco's World Cup side, co‑hosting the 2026 tournament with Portugal and Spain, features players from elite European leagues, many born abroad, propelling the team to its first semifinal and redefining African football.
Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in a hard‑fought round‑of‑16 clash, with Ounahi becoming the first African player to score twice in a knockout match since 2002. The victory marks Morocco's second consecutive appearance in the quarter-finals.
Morocco’s resilient performance in Houston secured a 3‑0 win against Canada, with Ounahi shining and the team poised for a quarter‑final showdown.
Canada's lineup sees the return of Luc de Fougerolles and Moïse Bombito, while Niko Sigur earns his first start, as the team prepares to battle Morocco, a match that will determine the quarterfinal berth.
Canada will meet Morocco at NRG Stadium on Saturday, July 4, in a clash that could rewrite the nation's World Cup narrative. Both teams bring distinct strengths, from Canada's rising stars to Morocco's attacking firepower.
A wave of transfer speculation links top clubs with a host of emerging stars, from Manchester United's pursuit of Carlos Baleba to Arsenal's interest in Ezri Konsa and Bruno Guimaraes.
A snapshot of the most talked‑about player movements and club interests across the continent.
Morocco fielded an unprecedented starting eleven of players born outside its borders and managed a 1‑1 draw against Brazil in their World Cup Group C opener, showcasing a bold strategy that blends diaspora talent with national ambition.
The opening match of the 2026 World Cup will see Brazil face Morocco in a highly anticipated encounter that highlights the cross‑continental flow of talent from Italy's top league.
In a tightly contested friendly in New Jersey, Morocco opened the scoring early through Brahim Diaz, only for Norway’s Martin Odegaard to equalise in the dying minutes. Both sides missed chances to win, setting up intriguing World Cup openers.