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Canada v Morocco: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live
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Canada v Morocco: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live

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It’s the big pennant showdown … and it’s as good as a walkover for Morocco.

Achraf Hakimi will hand over this uniquely shaped artefact that almost literally drips with beauty.

The Arabic script translates as Royal Moroccan Football Federation, so there’s no detail anywhere of today’s fixture and opponent; unfortunately that’s one point docked.

However two bonus points are awarded for the sheer elegance of Arabic script.

Total score: 11 out of 10.

This however doesn’t pass muster.

Untidy tassels, and is there any need to be shouting CANADA?

We know it’s Canada, the logo’s told us that already.

Total score: four out of 10 (FOUR OUT OF TEN).

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Sources: The Guardian · Sky Sports

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