Morocco booked their place in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating the Netherlands in a thrilling encounter in Monterrey on Monday.
Cody Gakpo opened the scoring for the Dutch team, before Issa Diop kept Morocco alive with an equalizer in injury time.
Both teams held on in extra time before Morocco defeated the Netherlands in the shootout, with Ismael Saibari scoring the decisive penalty.
Who will Morocco face in the round of 16?
Morocco will now face Canada in the Round of 16. Canada had qualified for the second knockout round after a 1-0 win over South Africa.
The Morocco-Canada Round of 16 will take place at Houston Stadium on July 4 (10:30 PM IST).
Published on June 30, 2026
