Co-hosts Canada were deep in unfamiliar territory after reaching the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time, before winning their round-of-32 match against South Africa.
The North Americans again had their work cut out against Morocco, arguably Africa’s best football team, as they tried to secure a historic quarterfinal berth.
Morocco underscored their giant-slayer status by beating European powerhouse the Netherlands in a thrilling penalty shootout decider in the Round of 32.
Looking to reach their second consecutive quarterfinals at the football showpiece, Morocco was going to be a tough nut to crack at the Houston Stadium in Texas.
In the end, it was a step too far for Canada, who fell 0-3 to Morocco. Re-live all the action on Olympics.com.