liveUpdated 3m agoFollow live updates as the Netherlands and Morocco face off in a captivating knockout clash in Monterrey.The Athletic Live TeamJune 29, 2026 at 4:35 PM EDTEstadio BBVA ahead of today's match GettyNetherlands vs Morocco — LatestThe Netherlands and Morocco begin their knockout campaigns at the 2026 World Cup when they meet today in Guadalajara, Mexico.Both teams had two wins and a draw in the group stage, and now each game could mean the end of their tournament. The winner today advances to face either Canada or South Africa in the round of 16. Kick-off: 9pm ETWatch: Fox, Fubo (try for free)Join the conversation on our Discuss tab or email live@theathletic.comBoth sides eyeing the quarter-finals Getty ImagesWith the pathway to the final mapped out for every remaining country, the Netherlands and Morocco know the pool of teams they need to overcome to reach the showpiece event on July 19.The winners of this clash play Canada, in what the Netherlands and Morocco will both view as a very winnable fixture. Canada are competing in the World Cup knockouts for the first time, after each finishing as runners-up in their respective groups. Both the Netherlands and Morocco would be viewed as clear favourites against either opponent, given their squad depth and quality. Our venue today ReutersOpened in 2015, Monterrey’s Estadio BBVA is home to Liga MX side C.F. Monterrey and is renowned for its breathtaking views of the northeastern Mexican city’s Cerro de la Silla, a mountain which forms part of the Sierra Madre Oriental. The 51,000-capacity ground is one of the most picturesque stadiums in the world, and this tournament’s most eye-catching.Our team of writers at The Athletic ranked each stadium out of 10 across five categories: matchday experience, match atmosphere, transport and location, aesthetics, and suitability for soccer/football. Go below to see what Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero thinks and where he placed it in the rankings, and also read the full stadium guide for Monterrey on our website.Join the conversation! Both the Netherlands and Morocco accumulated seven points via two wins and one draw from their group-stage matches and are targeting progression into the round of 16, where they’ll face Canada.We want to hear your thoughts on today’s match. You can get involved in our coverage by emailing us at live@theathletic.com or by heading over to our Discuss tab, and we’ll publish our favourite submissions.How to watch today's game ReutersOur live match coverage is a great way to get updates and analysis on today’s game as it unfolds, but you can also watch the action on these channels.U.S.: FoxUK: BBC/ITVCanada: TSNAustralia: SBSWhat time does today’s match start? ReutersToday’s game between the Netherlands and Morocco kicks off at 9pm ET, which is 6pm PT.Welcome to our live coverage todayHello, soccer fans! Welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of this round of 32 clash between the Netherlands and Morocco at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. It pits the winners of Group F (The Netherlands) against the runners-up of Group C (Morocco) in a mouthwatering encounter, where the successful side will play Canada after they defeated South Africa 1-0 yesterday.Stay here to get the latest build-up, updates, team news, analysis, match action and reaction from our writers and reporters.