Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

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June 30, 2026

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MONTERREY, Mexico (AFP) — Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out on Monday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.

Ismael Saibari converted the winning spotkick to seal a 3-2 victory in the shoot-out after the match had finished 1-1 at the end of extra-time.

Morocco will play Canada in the last 16.

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