Brahim Diaz — Morocco playmaker who delivered two assists in their 3-0 Round of 16 victory over Canada at the 2026 World Cup.
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Joy Online
… The players eventually returned after a delay of about 17 minutes before Brahim Diaz’s penalty was saved and Pape Gueye scored an extra-time winner. …
Vieira named new Senegal head coachJoy Online
… The players eventually returned after a delay of about 17 minutes, with Brahim Diaz’s penalty saved and Gueye scoring an extra-time winner. …
Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in wake of World Cup exitThe Ghanaian Times
… The players eventually returned after a delay of about 17 minutes before Brahim Diaz’s penalty was saved and Gueye scored an extra-time winner. …
Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replacedJoy Online
… Meanwhile, Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi, arguably the world’s best right back, was a constant menace both on the ball and in the Canadian players’ faces, while creative fulcrum Brahim Diaz claimed two assists. …
Unbeaten in 34 matches – why Morocco are World Cup contendersJoy Online
… But this time around there is a sense that they could do better still, as Morocco now boast a playmaker who is capable of picking the lock of any opposing defence: Brahim Diaz. …
Diaz happy to make a difference for MoroccoThe Ghanaian Times
… But Paris St-Germain full-back Hakimi pulled Morocco level in the 39th minute, bundling the ball home when Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide failed to get a strong enough hand to Brahim Diaz’s strike. …
Morocco beat Haiti to progress as runners-upJoy Online
… But Paris St-Germain full-back Hakimi pulled Morocco level in the 39th minute, bundling the ball home when Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide failed to get a strong enough hand to Brahim Diaz’s strike. …
Morocco beat Haiti to progress as runners-upJoy Online
… The Atlas Lions’ solitary goal came courtesy of Ismael Saibari, who ran past the Scottish back line, brought down a well-weighted ball from Brahim Diaz and slammed the ball past Angus Gunn and into the roof of the net. …
Saibari screamer seals Morocco victory against ScotlandJoy Online
… Playing at Sports Illustrated Stadium, where Scotland thumped Bolivia 4-0 on Saturday, Morocco took an early lead as Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz found the bottom corner with a powerful right-footed shot from inside the box. …
Injury worry for Morocco after friendly draw against NorwayJoy Online
… When the players eventually returned Brahim Diaz chipped his Panenka penalty into the hands of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, and Senegal went on to win 1-0. …
Players who cover mouths face red card at World CupFormer Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira, born in Dakar, has been named the new head coach of Senegal's men's national team, replacing Pape Thiaw who was sacked after Senegal's 2026 FIFA World Cup elimination. Vieira, 50, will manage his country of birth and is expected to begin with qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations next month.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira, born in Dakar, has been named the new head coach of Senegal's men's national team, replacing Pape Thiaw who was sacked after Senegal's 2026 FIFA World Cup elimination. Vieira, 50, will manage his country of birth and is expected to begin with qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations next month.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Senegal dismissed manager Pape Thiaw following their last-32 exit from the 2026 World Cup, where they lost 3-2 to Belgium after leading 2-0. The Senegal Football Federation cited "thorough evaluation of sporting results and prospects" for the decision.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Pape Gueye announced he will take a break from Senegal's national team while manager Pape Thiaw remains in charge, following the team's World Cup elimination to Belgium after squandering a 2-0 lead.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in their round of 16 meeting despite managing just five shots on goal, the fewest by any team to win a World Cup knockout match on record. The north African side are unbeaten across their last 34 matches, though this record includes the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal, which was awarded to Morocco retroactively and is being challenged in court.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with playmaker Brahim Diaz delivering two assists. The victory advances the Atlas Lions to the quarter-finals, matching their achievement at Qatar 2022 and making them the first African team to reach the quarter-finals in two different World Cup editions.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco defeated Haiti with late goals from Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine, but the result was not enough for Morocco to top Group C as Brazil beat Scotland. Haiti scored their first World Cup goal in 52 years when Lenny Joseph's effort was credited as an own goal, and the team was eliminated before their final group-stage match.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Morocco defeated Haiti 2-1 in a Group C match, with Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine scoring late goals after Haiti had twice taken the lead. Morocco advanced as runners-up in the group and will face either the Netherlands, Japan or Sweden in the last 32, while Haiti were eliminated from the tournament.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 at Boston Stadium, with Ismael Saibari scoring the fastest goal in tournament history. The victory leaves Morocco on four points atop Group C.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco drew 1-1 with Norway in a friendly in New York, with Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard equalising in the 75th minute, but Morocco will be sweating on the fitness of Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui and Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli after both went off injured.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Fifa has approved two law amendments for this summer's World Cup: players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations may receive a red card, and players who leave the pitch in protest at a referee's decision can also face a red card. The changes were approved at a Fifa Council meeting in Vancouver.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →