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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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Another giant bows out of the World Cup: Morocco defeats Netherlands on penalties

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.


Morocco found the equalizer in the 90+1st minute through Issa Diop.


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. 


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