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Canada vs. Morocco live: Canada off to its best start in this World Cup against soccer giant; Morocco's top scorer leaves with injury

Canada vs. Morocco live: Canada off to its best start in this World Cup against soccer giant; Morocco's top scorer leaves with injury

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Canada vs. Morocco live: Canada off to its best start in this World Cup against soccer giant; Morocco’s top scorer leaves with injury

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