Morocco secured a historic 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 30, 2026, at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The win propels the Atlas Lions into the quarterfinals, where they will face Canada on July 4, 2026.
According to official match reports, Morocco took the lead in the 35th minute through a goal from forward Youssef En-Nesyri, assisted by Hakim Ziyech. The Netherlands equalized in the 62nd minute via Memphis Depay, but Morocco regained the lead in the 78th minute with a strike from Sofyan Amrabat.
This is Morocco's best performance in a World Cup since reaching the semifinals in 2022. The team's defensive resilience and counter-attacking efficiency were key factors in the victory, as they limited the Dutch to few clear chances.
Canada advanced to the quarterfinals after a 1-0 win over Switzerland in their round of 16 match. The upcoming Morocco-Canada clash is scheduled for July 4, 2026, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
