FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Recap: Netherlands national football team 1–1 (2–3 pens) Morocco national football team

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• The match remained scoreless until the 72nd minute when Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock for the Netherlands, finishing from a Crysencio Summerville assist. Just as the Dutch looked set to advance, Issa Diop rose highest to head home an equaliser in first-half stoppage time (90+1'), forcing extra time. Neither side could find a winner in the additional 30 minutes, setting up a tense penalty shootout. ^{beIN SPORTS}

Match Overview

In the shootout, Bounou made the crucial save from Crysencio Summerville's penalty before Saibari confidently converted the winning kick, sealing a 3–2 shootout victory and sending Morocco into a Round of 16 meeting with Canada. The defeat also marked the Netherlands' second consecutive World Cup elimination on penalties. ^{Opta Analyst}

Goal Scorers

• Netherlands: Cody Gakpo (72')
• Morocco: Issa Diop (90+1')

Penalty Shootout

• Morocco won 3–2 on penalties.
• Decisive penalty: Ismael Saibari
• Crucial save: Yassine Bounou denied Crysencio Summerville.

Match Statistics

• Final Score (AET): Netherlands 1–1 Morocco
• Penalty Shootout: Morocco won 3–2
• Half-time: 0–0
• Yellow Cards: Netherlands 0 – 1 Morocco
• Red Cards: None
• Venue: Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico
• Next Match: Morocco vs Canada (Round of 16).

Sources: ^{Reuters, Sky Sports, beIN SPORTS}

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