Netherlands and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup in Monterrey. Morocco advanced after winning the penalty shootout.
Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands in the 72nd minute. The goal gave his team the lead in regular time. Issa Diop tied the game for Morocco in the 91st minute.
The match went to extra time but stayed level. In the shootout, Morocco converted enough penalties to eliminate the Netherlands and move to the Round of 16. The Netherlands missed key attempts.
The game featured solid goalkeeping from Bart Verbruggen for the Dutch and a resilient effort from the Atlas Lions. Morocco now prepares to face Canada in the next round.