Another giant bows out of the World Cup: Morocco defeats Netherlands on penalties
In the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, Morocco advanced to the Round of 16 after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time.
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Following Paraguay's elimination of Germany on penalties in the 2026 World Cup, another surprise has occurred.
The Round of 32 match between the Netherlands and Morocco ended 1-1 in regulation time. The Netherlands took a 1-0 lead in the 72nd minute with a goal from Cody Gakpo.
The Netherlands arrived with two passes and found the goal! Cody Gakpo scored his goal and could not hold back his tears! ? pic.twitter.com/TNIZD5y5zv
— TRT Spor (@trtspor) June 30, 2026
Morocco found the equalizer in the 90+1st minute through Issa Diop.
Issa Diop took the stage in the 90+1st minute! Morocco does not give up! ???? pic.twitter.com/gBBi3qMEPZ
— TRT Spor (@trtspor) June 30, 2026
The deadlock remained in the match, which went to extra time. In the match that ended 1-1 after regulation and 120 minutes, the team to advance was determined by a penalty shootout.
Morocco, which managed to stay in the game in the final minutes, defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties to secure their place in the Round of 16.