See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JAMES COHEN, SPORTS REPORTER Updated: 03:07 BST, 30 June 2026
Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Netherlands take on Morocco in the last 32 of the World Cup in Guadalupe.SECOND-HALF: Netherlands 0-0 MoroccoWe're back underway...First-half statsDespite a 50/50 split in possession, the Atlas Lions have carved out the better quality openings.Key Half-Time Stats:Expected Goals (xG): Netherlands 0.06 - 0.21 MoroccoShots on Target: Netherlands 0 - 2 MoroccoBig Chances: Netherlands 0 - 2 MoroccoClearances: Netherlands 4 - 14 MoroccoFirst-half in picturesWell, we may not have a goal yet in this game - but we've still been treated to an utterly thrilling first-half of World Cup action. Take a look at the first 45 minutes in pictures...HALFTIME: Netherlands 0-0 MoroccoWe've reached the halftime mark here. It's been a tense and tight opening 45 minutes, where neither team has been able to break the deadlock inside a raucous Monterrey Stadium. Morocco have had the best opportunities of the half, with Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen doing his best to keep his side level. It's all to play for in the second half. Micky van de Ven comes close!The Tottenham defender fires an effort from range - but Morocco goalkeeper Bono is able to get fingertips to it and poke it over. Netherlands 0-0 MoroccoOh dear. Netherlands defender van Hecke is covered in blood. The central defender tumbled to the ground during a corner and, as he fell, was caught in the head by Mazraoui's cleats (or 'boots' for our UK readers). A brief break in play as he receives treatment from medical staff.Netherlands 0-0 MoroccoThe Netherlands are, slowly, finding their feet here. The hydration break has seemingly offered Koeman an opportunity to talk some sense into them - as they now seem to be clicking on the field. Yet to create a clear-cut goalscoring opportunity yet, however.Netherlands 0-0 MoroccoWe said earlier that Morocco would have their work cut out for them against a formidable Netherlands defense - but they're making it look easy!The Dutch outfit can't seem to get into their rhythm as of yet, with midfielders De Jong and Gravenberch struggling to get into the game. Morocco, meanwhile, look up for this. They aren't fazed by the occasion.Netherlands 0-0 MoroccoTake a bow, Bart Verbruggen.The Netherlands goalkeeper produces a stunning save from close-range after El Aynaoui flicked a header goal-bound from a corner. Moments later, after the Netherlands thought they'd cleared their lines, Morocco come again with Hakimi - who fires a wicked effort at goal. It looks to be heading into the top corner - but Verbruggen is there again.Netherlands 0-0 MoroccoBrian Brobbey is proving to be a handful... literally.Moroccan defender Riad has already had his shirt ripped twice after tussling with Sunderland forward Brobbey.The kind of player you would hate to come up against.Netherlands 0-0 MoroccoThings are kicking off here!We knew that tensions were high but we didn't expect a pushing-and-shoving match to break out so early in this round of 32 tie.It started after Morocco's Saibari appeared to kick Netherlands defender van Hecke in the head as they challenged for an aerial ball. The Tottenham man didn't take too kindly too it and shoved his Moroccan counterpart in the chest - before the referee intervened.Fiesty.Netherlands 0-0 MoroccoThese Morocco attackers will have their work cut out for them tonight. With Van Dijk, Ake, Van Hecke, Dumfries and Van de Ven all in the backline, they form one of the most formidable defenses at this World Cup. Resolute.Key Updates
