Morocco through to World Cup round of 16 with shootout win over Netherlands

Morocco came from behind to knock the Netherlands out in the round of 32, beating them 3-2 on penalties.

Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout on Monday, knocking the Dutch out of the 2026 World Cup in the round of 32.

After a stoppage-time goal by Morocco’s Issa Diop cancelled out Cody Gakpo’s opener for the Netherlands, the teams were forced into extra time in Monterrey, followed by a dramatic shootout.

Following a series of saves and misses, star striker Ismael Saibari scored the winning spot-kick for Morocco, who will face Canada in the round of 16.

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