Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach last 16
Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to advance to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The match ended 1-1 after extra time, with Morocco set to face Canada in the next round.
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AFP, Monterrey Morocco players celebrate their tiebreaker win against the Netherlands. Photo: Reuters Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a thrilling battle in Monterrey finished 1-1 after extra-time.
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