Morocco through to World Cup round of 16 with shootout win over Netherlands | World Cup 2026 News
Morocco Advances in 2026 World Cup After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Netherlands
MONTERREY, Mexico (June 30, 2026) — Morocco triumphed over the Netherlands in a tense penalty shootout, winning 3-2 and eliminating the Dutch from the 2026 World Cup in the round of 32 on Monday.
The match took a dramatic turn when Morocco’s Issa Diop netted a stoppage-time goal, equalizing after Cody Gakpo’s early goal had given the Netherlands a lead. With the score level, both teams proceeded to extra time but could not find the decisive goal.
In the penalty shootout, Morocco’s Ismael Saibari converted the final kick after a series of misses and saves from both sides, securing Morocco’s place in the round of 16. The North African team will advance to face Canada in the next stage of the tournament.
Further updates will follow as the tournament progresses.