30.06.2026 08:40
In the FIFA 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match, Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time, with a goal in the 90+1 minute, advancing to the Round of 16.
In the FIFA 2026 World Cup round of 32 match, the game ended 1-1 in regular time and extra time, and Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties to advance to the round of 16.
NETHERLANDS TOOK THE LEAD
In the 72nd minute, the Netherlands scored. Goalkeeper Verbruggen sent the ball to midfield, Weghorst headed it down, Summerville picked up the ball and entered the penalty area, Mazraoui's intervention was insufficient, and Gakpo sent the ball into the net near the penalty spot.
MOROCCO EQUALIZED IN 90+1'
In the 90+1st minute, Morocco equalized the score. Talbi sent the ball from the left with his right foot into the box, and Diop headed it into the net to level the score.
VICTORY FOR MOROCCO ON PENALTIES
The 90 minutes of the match and extra time ended in a 1-1 draw. In the match that went to penalties, Morocco beat their opponent 3-2 to advance to the next round. Morocco's opponent in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup will be Canada.
MOROCCO'S DREAM CONTINUES
Morocco, who advanced to the semifinals in the 2022 World Cup held in Qatar, drew attention again in 2026 with a successful performance. Morocco, who finished 4th in 2022 after losing to Croatia, started the 2026 World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Brazil, then beat Scotland 1-0 and Haiti 4-2 to secure a spot in the round of 32 with 7 points. Having won all 8 matches in the World Cup African Qualifiers to finish their group undefeated, Morocco will advance to the quarterfinals if they also overcome Canada in the round of 16.
THEY CELEBRATED THE ROUND WITH PROSTRATION
After Ismael Saibari's penalty goal, Moroccans celebrated with great joy. Following the team's collective celebration on the field, Moroccan players performed a team prostration to celebrate and give thanks for the victory. Before the penalty kicks, the Moroccan team prayed together on the bench. Additionally, Moroccan players went to the stands where their fans were and celebrated the excitement of advancing to the round of 16 with chants together.