Morocco's Unahi Scores After Avoiding Red Card for Shirt Pull Against Canada

In the 2026 World Cup match between Morocco and host nation Canada, Morocco took the lead with a goal by Azeddine Unahi in the 50th minute. The goal followed a well-executed team play, but what caught global attention was Unahi pulling the shirt of a Canadian player just minutes before scoring without receiving a second yellow card or a red card. This was notable given the new World Cup rule allowing VAR to upgrade a second yellow card to a red card. The referee, Michael Oliver, had already issued six yellow cards in the first half alone, a record for the opening half of a World Cup match according to OPTA, surpassing the total number of shots by both teams combined. The incident sparked discussions about refereeing decisions and VAR use during the tournament.