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Morocco eliminates Netherlands in World Cup shootout amid fan clashes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:52 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Morocco eliminates Netherlands in World Cup shootout amid fan clashes

Summary

Morocco advanced to the Round of 16 in the World Cup after eliminating the Netherlands on penalties on June 30, 2026. Following the match, fans celebrated in Casablanca while clashes erupted with police in The Hague, where fireworks were set off. Sporadic violence was reported, leading to arrests. In Casablanca, ecstatic supporters danced in the streets, signaling high hopes for Morocco's tournament run, echoing their historic semifinal appearance four years prior. Morocco will now face co-host Canada in their next match.

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•Morocco won against the Netherlands in a penalty shootout.
•Clashes occurred between fans and police in The Hague after the match.
•Fans celebrated enthusiastically in Casablanca with fireworks and flares.
•Morocco will meet Canada in the Round of 16 on July 2, 2026.
•The Netherlands experienced an early exit from the tournament.

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7:52 AMYahoo Sports — Soccer fans clash with police in The Hague after Morocco stuns the Netherlands at the World Cup

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Soccer fans clashed with police in The Hague and celebrated in Casablanca after Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch on penalties on Monday night. The Netherlands has a sizable Moroccan community and fans of the Morocco soccer team were in a festive mood after the win, though sporadic clashes also erupted. Police in The Hague said “heavy fireworks were set off” in the Schilderswijk district, and that police officers were pelted with fireworks and stones.
— Yahoo Sports

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