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Morocco Advances Past Netherlands 3-2 on Penalties at 2026 World Cup
Morocco advanced after a 1-1 draw and extra time in Monterrey. The result eliminated the Netherlands from the 2026 tournament. Morocco will face co-host Canada next.
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Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout on Monday in Monterrey, Mexico, to advance to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The match finished 1-1 after extra time. Morocco forced extra time with a stoppage-time equalizer.
Ismael Saibari scored the decisive penalty for Morocco. Reuters reported that Yassine Bounou saved Crysencio Summerville’s attempt for the Netherlands. Neil El Aynaoui missed for Morocco while Justin Kluivert missed for the Netherlands.
Reuters reported that Bart Verbruggen appeared to save Soufiane Rahimi’s penalty, but the ball went under him and crossed the line. BBC reported that the Netherlands missed three penalties in the shootout. Morocco’s next opponent is co-host Canada, Reuters reported.
Thousands of Morocco supporters erupted at the final whistle in the last World Cup match to be played in Monterrey.
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