Yassine Bono’s penalty save advances Morocco in FIFA World Cup

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Yassine Bono’s penalty save advances Morocco in FIFA World Cup
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Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bono's crucial penalty save sent his team into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2026. The match against the Netherlands concluded 1-1 after extra time, with Bono thwarting the final Dutch penalty in the shootout, securing a 3-2 victory for Morocco. Issa Diop leveled the match for Morocco with a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer, later leading to the tense penalty shootout. Bono, who also excelled in the 2022 World Cup, showcased his skill once more in Monterrey, bringing Morocco closer to matching their previous semi-final run.

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  • Morocco draws 1-1 with Netherlands after extra time.
  • Yassine Bono saves a penalty during the shootout.
  • Issa Diop equalizes in stoppage time for Morocco.
  • Morocco wins the penalty shootout 3-2.
  • Team moves to the last 16 of the tournament.
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With his country’s FIFA World Cup hopes in his hands, Yassine Bono stood tall.Just as he did four years ago, the Morocco goalkeeper proved the hero once more in the knockout rounds of football’s s...

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