Morocco rallies to draw Netherlands, advances after penalties in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Morocco and the Netherlands faced off in a tightly contested World Cup match in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 30, 2026. Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands in the second half, but Issa Diop equalized for Morocco in stoppage time. Following 30 minutes of extra time without a score, Morocco won 5-3 in the penalty shootout. Morocco will next play Canada in the Round of 16 on July 4.
- •Cody Gakpo opened scoring for Netherlands in the second half.
- •Issa Diop equalized for Morocco in stoppage time.
- •Match went to penalties after extra time ended 1-1.
- •Morocco won the shootout 5-3.
- •Next match for Morocco is against Canada on July 4.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bounou, Diop the heroes as Morocco come back, outlast Netherlands in penalties to reach World Cup Round of 16
"Cody Gakpo's second half goal was answered by Issa Diop in stoppage time and 30 minutes of extra time could not divide these foes.
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