World Cup 2026: Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach round of 16
- Morocco defeated the Netherlands on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw following extra time in Monterrey to book their place in the World Cup round of 16.
- Cody Gakpo's second-half opener looked set to send the Dutch through before Issa Diop headed home deep into stoppage time, with Ismael Saibari converting the decisive spot-kick in the shootout.
- Atlas Lions dominated long spells of the knockout encounter but struggled to make their superiority count.
Confirmed
- Morocco defeated the Netherlands on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw following extra time in Monterrey to book their place in the World Cup round of 16.
- Cody Gakpo's second-half opener looked set to send the Dutch through before Issa Diop headed home deep into stoppage time, with Ismael Saibari converting the decisive spot-kick in the shootout.
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- Atlas Lions dominated long spells of the knockout encounter but struggled to make their superiority count.
Sources: Al Jazeera, France 24