FIFA World Cup 2026: Morocco defeats Netherlands on penalties to reach Round of 16
Morocco's Issa Diop scores against Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen | Photo Credit: AP Weghorst made an immediate impact flicking on a long ball to send Summerville bearing in on goal.
- ▪Morocco's Issa Diop scores against Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen | Photo Credit: AP Weghorst made an immediate impact flicking on a long ball to send Summerville bearing in on goal.
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Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday (June 29, 2026) after a thrilling battle in Monterrey finished 1-1 after extra-time.Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made the crucial save to block the Netherlands' fifth penalty from Crysencio Summerville before striker Ismael Saibari stepped up to blast home the winning spot-kick that sealed a 3-2 shootout win.Netherlands vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup highlightsThe victory sends Morocco into a last 16 clash with Canada in Houston on Saturday.
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