Morocco through to World Cup round of 16 with shootout win over Netherlands
Yassine Bounou saved Crysencio Summerville’s penalty as Morocco won 3-2 and will face Canada in the round of 16.
- On Monday, June 29, 2026, Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout after their Round of 32 match ended 1-1 following extra time at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey.
- Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo scored in the 72nd minute, but Morocco defender Issa Diop equalized in the 91st minute with a header, forcing the match into extra time.
- Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved an attempt from Netherlands midfielder Crysencio Summerville, allowing forward Ismael Saibari to convert the decisive spot-kick and secure the 3-2 victory.
- Advancing to the Round of 16, Morocco will face co-host Canada at NRG Stadium in Houston on Saturday, July 4, in the next knockout stage.
- Gakpo played shortly after he and partner Noa van der Bij suffered the loss of their unborn son, a tragedy acknowledged by teammates who immediately consoled him on the pitch.
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