Morocco's dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands marked another surprising World Cup upset. Meanwhile, Brazil, despite a shaky second half, ultimately overcame a spirited Japan. Germany's World Cup journey ended in a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay, a result that felt almost fated. The author reflects on the importance of taking shots, especially on target, in these high-stakes matches.

The Round of 32 at this year's World Cup finished with some surprises and was full of suspense until the last minute: while Morocco rushed past the Netherlands in a penalty…

Morocco come from behind to knock the Netherlands out in the round of 32, beating them 3-2 on penalties.

MONTERREY, Mexico, June 29 : Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties on Monday to reach the World Cup last 16 after their Round of 32 tie ended 1-1 following extra time,…

Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties on Monday to reach the World Cup last 16 after their Round of 32 tie ended 1-1 following extra time, setting up a meeting with…

Atlans Lions win 3-2 on penalties after game finished 1-1 after extra time

Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 in a World Cup penalty shootout after Issa Diop's 91st-minute equalizer forced extra time in a dramatic round of 32 clash.

Morocco booked their place in the World Cup round of 16 after defeating the Netherlands on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw after extra time in Monterrey. Cody Gakpo gave…

Dissecting the defining moments of the last 32 tie in Monterrey

Netherlands vs. Morocco became the second World Cup match of the day decided by a penalty shootout. The winner advances to the round of 16.

Ismael Saibari hit the winning spot kick to book a last-16 clash with co-hosts Canada after nothing could separate the two teams over 120 minutes

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a thrilling battle in Monterrey…

Paraguay stunned Germany after a 1-1 draw, handing the four-time champions their first World Cup penalty-shootout defeat, before Morocco beat the Netherlands on penalties after…

Three World Cup knockout ties delivered drama on Monday night, with Paraguay and Morocco pulling off surprise penalty wins over Germany and the Netherlands, and Brazil beating…

Ismael Saibari held his nerve to convert the decisive penalty as Morocco edged past the Netherlands 3-2 in a dramatic shootout after a 1-1 draw in Monterrey on Monday night,…

Morocco eliminated the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, marking the Dutch team's earliest World Cup exit. | Football News

A heartbreaking, emotionally charged goal from Cody Gakpo was cancelled out in stoppage time as Morocco survived a brutal battle against the Netherlands.

Morocco came from behind to knock the Netherlands out in the round of 32, beating them 3-2 on penalties.

Ismael Saibari nets the decisive kick in the shootout after nervy misses from both sides

Morocco triumphed over the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout, securing their spot in the World Cup round of 16 and eliminating last year's semifinalists early.

Germany were the first to fall, Paraguay winning 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, before Morocco recovered from brink of elimination to stun Netherlands 3-2 | Football News