Brahim Diaz He once again showed his best version and became one of the figures of Morocco in the 3-0 victory over Canada, a performance that comes just before the quarter-final match of the World Cup 2026 facing France.
The Real Madrid footballer had been singled out after missing a Panenka-style penalty in the African Cup final and had also had a discreet start in the World Cup. However, the permanent support of coach Mohamed Ouahbi was key for him to regain confidence and maintain his place in the starting eleven.
His evolution has been evident during the tournament. More committed to collective work and less individualistic, Díaz has four assists, the most for an African soccer player in this edition of the World Cup, including two against Canada.
“I am very happy with everything I contribute, with everything I do to help my teammates,” he explained after qualifying and valued the support received by the Moroccan fans since he decided to represent his father’s country.
Morocco aims to make history
Brahim’s good form fuels Morocco’s hope of continuing to break barriers in the tournament. Former Moroccan internationals consider that, if the creative raises his performance even further, the Atlas Lions have arguments to compete for a place in the final and even fight for the title.
After reaching the semifinals in Qatar 2022, Morocco will now face a demanding challenge against France, one of the big favorites for the championship. The team led by Mohamed Ouahbi maintains the ambition of becoming the first African world champion intact, with Brahim Díaz called to be the key piece of that dream.
