It was the second time that Morocco went to the finals – after the round of 16 in Mexico in 1986. The team has participated with Qatar in five World Cups.
There was a big victory dance on the field after the eighth was secured, they jumped in the ring.
Already in the fourth minute, Morocco got off to a good start.
The ball was played home to Canadian goalkeeper Milan Borjan who played it loose up the field - looked like he was going to take the ball and then it stuck away from him.
Hakim Ziyech pounced immediately and lifted it over the despairing Borjan who sputtered in vain.
- What a gift and what a relief!
exclaims SVT Sports expert Markus Johansson while Fifa president Gianni Infantino smiles in the stands.
The place looked clear when Youssef En-Nesyri thundered in 2-0 to Morocco near the first right post.
Morocco also scored the third goal - but it was Nayef Aguerd who headed in 2-1 behind their own goalkeeper Bono.