The Moroccan national team is intensifying preparations for their decisive Round of 16 match against the Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2026, in Monterrey, Mexico. The Atlas Lions are focusing on tactical drills and set pieces at their training base.
Morocco advanced to the knockout stage after finishing second in Group F, following a 2-0 win over Canada, a 1-0 loss to Croatia, and a 0-0 draw with Belgium. The Netherlands topped Group E with wins over Senegal and Ecuador, and a draw against Qatar.
Key players for Morocco include Achraf Hakimi and Hakim Ziyech, while the Netherlands rely on Memphis Depay and Virgil van Dijk. The match will be played at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, with kickoff at 21:00 local time.
This is the first meeting between the two teams in a World Cup knockout stage. Morocco aims to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in their history, while the Netherlands seek to continue their strong tournament run.
