Morocco advances to World Cup last 16 after penalty shootout win
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Morocco secured a place in the World Cup last 16 by defeating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout after the teams ended regulation and extra time tied 1-1. Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands in the 72nd minute, and Issa Diop equalized for Morocco in stoppage time. The match saw Morocco triumph 3-2 in the shootout, setting up a clash with Canada. The match took place in Monterrey, Mexico, with 51,243 in attendance.
- •Netherlands leads with Gakpo's goal in the 72nd minute.
- •Diop's equalizer in the 90+1 minute sent the match to penalties.
- •Morocco won the penalty shootout 3-2 after a tense battle.
- •Next, Morocco faces co-hosts Canada in the last 16.
- •51,243 spectators attended the match at Estadio BBVA.
"Morocco secured their spot in the World Cup last 16 after beating Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in Monterrey.
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