Morocco secured a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the match taking place on the night of June 29-30, 2026, at a stadium in the United States. The win marked a historic achievement for the Moroccan national team, advancing to the round of 16 for the first time since 1986.
According to verified match reports, Morocco took an early lead through a goal by Hakim Ziyech in the 18th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by the Dutch. The Netherlands equalized in the 35th minute via a Memphis Depay strike, but Morocco regained the lead just before halftime when Sofyan Amrabat scored from a corner kick in the 42nd minute.
The second half saw the Netherlands dominate possession but fail to convert chances, with Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou making several crucial saves. The match ended 2-1, sending Morocco into the round of 16 against Portugal.
