World Cup 2026: Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach round of 16
Key takeaways
- Morocco booked their place in the World Cup round of 16 after defeating the Netherlands on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw after extra time in Monterrey.
- Issued on: 30/06/2026 - 06:03Modified: 30/06/2026 - 06:21
- Cody Gakpo's second-half opener looked set to send the Dutch through before Issa Diop headed home deep into stoppage time.
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Morocco booked their place in the World Cup round of 16 after defeating the Netherlands on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw after extra time in Monterrey. Cody Gakpo gave the Dutch the lead before Issa Diop headed home a stoppage-time equaliser, with Ismael Saibari converting the decisive spot-kick to send the Atlas Lions through.
Issued on: 30/06/2026 - 06:03Modified: 30/06/2026 - 06:21
By: FRANCE 24 Issa Diop, Morocco's hero against the Netherlands. © Carl de Souza, AFP 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.