In a dramatic round of 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time. The match took place on June 29, 2026, at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Morocco took the lead in the 72nd minute through a goal by Hakim Ziyech, but the Netherlands equalized in the 84th minute via a strike from Memphis Depay. The score remained 1-1 after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout.
In the shootout, Morocco converted all three of their penalties, while the Netherlands missed two, including a crucial miss by Crysencio Summerville in the 129th minute. Morocco's goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made a key save to secure the victory.
This result sends Morocco to the quarterfinals for the first time in their history, where they will face the winner of the match between Spain and Portugal.
