Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMorocco defeated the Netherlands on penalties in a dramatic World Cup round of 32 tie in Monterrey. The Netherlands took the lead in the 72nd minute with a goal from Cody Gakpo. Morocco equalised in added time through Issa Diop, forcing the match into extra time. After a goalless extra time period, the game was decided by a penalty shootout. Crysencio Summerville missed a key penalty for the Netherlands, allowing Ismael Saibari to score the decisive spot-kick for Morocco, who will now face Canada in the last 16. In fullMorocco vs Netherlands LIVE: African side progress to last 16 after dramatic penalty shoot-out victoryThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
World Cup 2026 results: Morocco send Netherlands home in penalty shootout
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMorocco defeated the Netherlands on penalties in a dramatic World Cup round of 32 tie in Monterrey. The Netherlands took the lead in the 72nd minute with a goal from Cody Gakpo. Morocco equalised in added time through Issa Diop, forcing the match into extra time. After a goalless extra time period, the game was decided by a penalty shootout. Crysencio Summerville missed a key penalty for the Netherlands, allowing Ismael Saibari to score the decisive spot-kick for Morocco, who will now face Canada in the last 16. In fullMorocco vs Netherlands LIVE: African side progress to last 16 after dramatic penalty shoot-out victoryThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
