Larin and Canada bow out of history-making World Cup

After already making Men's National Team history by reaching the knockout stages for the first time, and winning their first knockout game with a late 1-0 triumph over South Africa in the round of 32, Canada were in unchartered territory against Morocco in Houston.

Larin, as in the previous round, began on the bench and could only watch on as his nation began brightly against the reigning African Cup of Nations champions with an impressive showing despite the goalless first half.

After the break, however, Morocco broke the deadlock in the 50th minute when a well-worked free-kick routine resulted in a fine finish from Azzedine Ounahi at the edge of the area.

Saints' striker was introduced just after the hour mark with a deficit to overturn, and almost made an immediate impact as he charged down a loose ball against Morocco's Yassine Bounou; Larin was deemed to catch the goalkeeper and received a yellow card for his efforts.

Canada pushed for an equaliser, but their fate was ultimately sealed when Morocco countered and Ounahi doubled his tally for the day with another well-taken finish from inside the area.

A cruel third goal was added in stoppage time, as the valiant late pressure from Jesse Marsch's side proved to be in vain.

The co-hosts bow out with their heads held high after their history-making run, as Larin left his mark on the world stage with two goals in the tournament to become Saints' highest scoring player at a World Cup in the process.