A possible penalty shootout looms at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Morocco remain level with the Netherlands in their round of 32 match 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.
The match continues
What is Morocco’s record in penalties?
Morocco has won only half of the penalty shootouts the country has played. But the African side is on a three-match winning streak in shootouts, having defeated Spain (2022 World Cup), Nigeria (2025 AFCON) and Senegal (2025 African Championship).
Result of the penalty shootout in Morocco
Nigeria – 4:2 (victory) – Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (semi-finals)
Senegal – 5:3 (victory) – African Championship 2025 (semi-finals)
Spain – 3:0 (win) – 2022 World Championship (Round 16)
Algeria – 5:7 (loss) – FIFA Arab Cup 2021 (Quarter-finals)
Benin – 2:5 (loss) – Africa Cup of Nations 2019 (Round 16)
Libya – 4:2 (victory) – FIFA Arab Cup 2012 (final)
Algeria – 4:5 (loss) – Africa Cup of Nations 1988 (third place play-off)
Tunisia – 3:5 (loss) – 1978 World Cup qualification (first round)
Record for penalties in Morocco
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Total number of shootouts: 8
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Win: 4
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Losses: 4
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Win Rate: 50%
Published on June 30, 2026
