Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Morocco's defender #14 Issa Diop (R) celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 29, 2026. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP)
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June 29, 2026

Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

MONTERREY, Mexico (AFP) — Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out on Monday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.

Ismael Saibari converted the winning spotkick to seal a 3-2 victory in the shoot-out after the match had finished 1-1 at the end of extra-time.

Morocco will play Canada in the last 16.

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