World Cup 2026: Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach round of 16
Summary
Morocco beat the Netherlands on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time to advance to the World Cup 2026 round of 16. Issa Diop scored a late equalizer, and Morocco won the shootout 3-2, with Ismael Saibari scoring the final penalty.Key Facts
- The match ended 1-1 after extra time in Monterrey during the 2026 World Cup.
- Cody Gakpo scored first for the Netherlands in the second half.
- Issa Diop scored a header for Morocco during stoppage time to tie the game.
- Morocco’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved the fifth Dutch penalty from Crysencio Summerville.
- Ismael Saibari scored the winning penalty for Morocco in the shootout.
- Morocco will face Canada next in the round of 16 in Houston.
- The game was intense, with many tough tackles and a few near goals from both sides.
- The Dutch team was led by captain Virgil van Dijk and included players like Micky van de Ven and Wout Weghorst.
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