Morocco knocked out the Netherlands in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey on 29 June 2026, winning 3-2 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw.
Issa Diop 90'+1' (Morocco); Cody Gakpo 72' (Netherlands). Morocco won 3-2 on penalties.
Cody Gakpo's strike had the Dutch minutes from the round of 16 until Issa Diop rose to head Morocco level in first-minute stoppage time. A goalless extra time led to a nerve-shredding shootout of misses and saves at both ends, with Ismael Saibari burying the decisive kick to send the Atlas Lions through and the Netherlands home. Watch the full Netherlands vs Morocco highlights and the shootout above.
Morocco, 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Cody Gakpo for the Netherlands; Issa Diop with a 91st-minute equaliser for Morocco.
The Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, in the 2026 World Cup round of 32.
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