Morocco Outlasts the Netherlands on Penalties to Reach the World Cup Last 16

Al Jazeera · 2d ago

Morocco eliminated the Netherlands in a tense Round of 32 shootout, erasing a late Cody Gakpo opener with a stoppage-time header from Issa Diop before goalkeeper Bono denied a near-certain winner in extra time. Ismael Saibari converted the decisive penalty after misses from Justin Kluivert and Quinten Timber sank the Dutch effort. The win sends Morocco into a last-16 meeting with co-host Canada in Houston, while another talented Dutch generation exits the World Cup early.