Morocco players celebrate after the penalty shootout win over the Netherlands in the round of 32 stage of the World Cup, on June 29, 2026
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Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday (June 29, 2026) after a thrilling battle in Monterrey finished 1-1 after extra-time.Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made the crucial save to block the Netherlands' fifth penalty from Crysencio Summerville before striker Ismael Saibari stepped up to blast home the winning spot-kick that sealed a 3-2 shootout win.Netherlands vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup highlightsThe victory sends Morocco into a last 16 clash with Canada in Houston on Saturday.An enthralling match had gone to extra time after Issa Diop had glanced in a dramatic equaliser for Morocco in the first minute of stoppage time as the Netherlands closed in on victory.The Dutch had taken the lead midway through the second half with a goal from Cody Gakpo, playing just days after his partner had confirmed the death of the couple's unborn son.
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saves a penalty from Netherlands' Crysencio Summerville
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