Morocco

Late goals defined the World Cup round-of-32, showcasing thrilling finishes and strategic mastery.

Brazil secures a comfortable 3-0 victory over Haiti, with Matheus Cunha's decisive 23rd-minute goal setting the tone. Despite a narrow 8-7 shot count, Brazil's clinical finishing and control in key moments ensure a dominant performance. Cunha emerges as the hero, capitalizing on opportunities to lead his team to a decisive win.

In an open contest marked by end-to-end action, Brazil and Morocco draw 1-1. Ismael Saibari's goal in the 21st minute gives Morocco an early lead, setting the tone for a dynamic match. Despite Brazil's slight edge in shots, 14 to Morocco's 12, they only manage an equalizer, underscoring the balanced nature of the encounter.

Morocco secures a comfortable 3-0 victory over Canada, with Azzedine Ounahi's pivotal goal in the 50th minute setting the tone for a decisive win. Dominating the shot count 10-5, Morocco effectively stifles Canada's attack, showcasing their control and efficiency throughout the match.

France have scored 16 goals — and conceded just 4 — across seven matches, yet their first tournament defeat to Spain exposed a finishing vulnerability that England may look to exploit. England have won five of seven, with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane sharing 12 goals between them, but conceded eight times — twice as many as France. Both teams score heavily from the second half onward. Both arrive wounded. Sportami identifies the patterns that will shape the World Cup's third-place playoff.

France secures a convincing 2-0 victory over Morocco, with Kylian Mbappé's decisive 60th-minute goal breaking the deadlock. Dominating the match's DNA, France's 8-1 shots on target advantage underscores their offensive control, culminating in a commanding performance that leaves Morocco unable to mount a significant challenge.

France are unbeaten with six wins. Spain are unbeaten with five wins and a draw. Identical shot volumes. Opposite scoring rhythms. France's shot production has increased through the knockout rounds while their finishing efficiency has declined. Spain, meanwhile, have directed a much larger share of their attempts on target. Sportami computes the patterns traditional previews rarely uncover.

In a classic smash-and-grab performance, Scotland secures a 1-0 victory over Haiti, despite being outshot 15-9. The turning point comes in the 28th minute when John McGinn capitalizes on a rare opportunity to score the decisive goal. Haiti's dominance in shots fails to translate into goals, underscoring Scotland's efficient defensive strategy.

Morocco's 4-2 victory over Haiti is defined by their possession dominance, which allows them to control the match tempo and territory. Despite Haiti's early lead through Yassine Bounou's own goal in the 10th minute, Morocco's relentless attack, highlighted by Achraf Hakimi's influence, results in an overwhelming 11-2 advantage in shots on target.

Morocco pull off a remarkable upset, eliminating the Netherlands on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw in the Round of 32. Cody Gakpo gave the Dutch the lead in the 72nd minute, but Issa Diop's stoppage-time equalizer in the 91st minute sent the match to extra time. With no further goals, Morocco held their nerve in the shootout, winning 3-2 to advance to the Round of 16 where they face Canada.