Morocco vs Netherlands RESULT: African side progress to last 16 after dramatic penalty shoot-out victory | OneFootball

Morocco defeated the Netherlands on penalties in a dramatic World Cup round of 32 tie to book a last-16 clash against Canada.

Both sides contested a fairly uneventful first half in Monterrey as they struggled to gain control, but it was the Dutch who eventually went ahead thanks to a Cody Gakpo strike in the 72nd minute.

However, Ronald Koeman’s side were unable to press home their advantage and instead invited pressure, and it told late on as Issa Diop nodded in a superb cross fro Chemsdine Talbi to level it in added time.

Neither side was able to wrestle control in extra-time either, and while Morocco had the better of the chances, it went to penalties after a stunning late save from Bert Verbruggen.

However, the Netherlands ‘keeper could not make himself the hero in the shoot-out, with Crysencio Summerville missing the key penalty and Ismael Saibari rolling in the decisive spot-kick to send his side into the round of 16.

Follow all of the latest reaction from Morocco vs Netherlands in the World Cup round of 32 below:

Morocco snatch shoot-out victory from jaws of defeat to knock Netherlands out of World Cup

Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to reach the World Cup last 16 after their knockout tie ended 1-1 following extra time.

Ismael Saibari converted the winning spot kick ⁠after Yassine Bounou saved Crysencio Summerville's penalty, sending Morocco through after a dramatic contest in which they had forced extra time with a stoppage-time equaliser.

Morocco's Neil El Aynaoui and Dutch substitute Justin Kluivert missed their attempts before Bart Verbruggen appeared to save Soufiane Rahimi's effort, only for the ball to squirm underneath him and trickle over the line.

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Chris Wilson30 June 2026 06:05

The secrets behind the save: How goalkeepers decide World Cup penalty shoot-outs

In the midst of one of the most famous World Cup shoot-out interventions of all, with so much focus on him, Tim Krul was only looking to one place. That was into the eyes of the Costa Rica players.

“You can see which ones are more nervous,” Krul smiles. “They’re not able to put the ball where they want.”

So it proved with Bryan Ruiz and Michael Umana, as Krul saved from both to send the Netherlands through to the semi-finals in 2014.

Miguel Delaney30 June 2026 08:00

Why is Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi being booed at the World Cup?

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi was booed during the World Cup group phase after it was announced he will stand trial in a rape case.

Hours before Morocco’s game against Scotland on 19 June, a French appeals court confirmed that Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.

The PSG defender, who was part of the French side’s Champions League glory in May, had appealed a February decision by an investigative judge. That ruling followed recommendations from public prosecutors that Hakimi should face trial.

Why is Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi being booed at the World Cup?

A French appeals court has confirmed PSG full-back Hakimi will stand trial for rape

Lawrence Ostlere30 June 2026 07:30

Paraguay president declares national holiday after World Cup triumph over Germany

Paraguay president Santiago Pena has declared a national holiday after the national football team caused a massive World Cup upset by beating Germany in the last-32.

The South Americans, who sneaked through to the knockouts after finishing as a best-placed third-place team, confined the Germans to their first-ever defeat in a World Cup penalty shootout.

Julio Enciso headed Paraguay into a first-half lead before Kai Havertz equalised in the second-half. Germany thought they’d scored a second in extra-time via Jonathan Tah’s header but it was ruled out after a controversial VAR review.

Paraguay president declares national holiday after World Cup triumph over Germany

The South Americans caused a massive upset as they knocked out the four-time world champions on penalties

Kieran Jackson30 June 2026 07:00

Julian Nagelsmann confirms stance over Germany future after World Cup exit

Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has ruled out resigning from his post after his side’s dramatic loss to Paraguay in the World Cup round of 32, saying that he will lead the team at Euro 2028 if the German FA want him to.

Die Mannschaft were unconvincing in the group stages of the World Cup but finished top of Group E and despite their loss to Ecuador in their final game, they were heavy favourites as they faced Paraguay in Boston.

However, a first-half goal from Julio Enciso gave Paraguay the lead and while Kai Havertz eventually equalised with a header in normal time, the Germans didn’t have enough to produce a win at the end of 120 minutes, while they did have a extra-time goal controversially disallowed after a VAR review.

Julian Nagelsmann confirms stance over Germany future after World Cup exit

Nagelsmann’s future is in doubt after his side crashed out of the World Cup at the round of 32, losing to Paraguay on penalties

Chris Wilson30 June 2026 06:30

Germany face crisis after shock World Cup exit to Paraguay on penalties

Germany suffered a brutal World Cup penalty shoot-out defeat to Paraguay to end the four-time world champions’ tournament in Boston.

After suffering from a controversial VAR call in extra-time, to chalk off Jonathan Tah’s goal, which would have seen Julian Nagelsmann’s side go 2-1 in front, the last 32 tie went to penalties, with misses from Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Tah enough to succumb to a 4-3 shoot-out loss.

The result leaves Nagelsmann on the brink, with immense pressure on the manager after speculation over his future entering the tournament.

Germany face crisis after shock World Cup exit to Paraguay on penalties

Julian Nagelsmann faces an uncertain future after a dismal tournament, with Paraguay surviving a controversial VAR call in extra-time to prevail in spot kicks

Chris Wilson30 June 2026 06:15

Carlo Ancelotti’s old habit inspires dramatic Brazil comeback to break Japan hearts

So this was what Brazil hired Carlo Ancelotti to bring. The Italian won the Champions League three times with Real Madrid. Each brought a crucial injury-time goal in either the semi-final or the final; at times more than one.

And so, as Bruno Guimaraes pierced the Japan defence and Gabriel Martinelli angled a 95th-minute shot into the far corner of the net, the manager with the lowest heart rate in football had seen it all before.

Ancelotti can be the king of cool, the man who does not panic. His capacity for calm thinking in pressurised situations nevertheless contributed to a comeback that extends Brazil’s hope of gaining a sixth star on their shirts. Two of his changes had a catalytic effect: first introducing Endrick for Lucas Paqueta at half-time, giving Brazil a greater attacking threat, and then summoning Martinelli to replace Matheus Cunha.

Ancelotti’s old habit inspires dramatic Brazil comeback to break Japan hearts

The Selecao boss made two key changes and his faith in a maligned midfield duo proved decisive

Chris Wilson30 June 2026 05:50

World Cup Insider: Get a matchday briefing from our writers in the US, Canada and Mexico

The biggest tournament in football is finally here.

Over six weeks, 48 nations will battle it out across the United States, Canada and Mexico, producing unforgettable moments, dramatic upsets, tactical masterclasses and plenty of controversy along the way.

But with matches taking place across multiple time zones and headlines arriving around the clock, keeping up with everything that matters will be a challenge.

That's where our World Cup Insider newsletter comes in.

Landing in your inbox every morning throughout the tournament, World Cup Insider is your essential guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Designed to cut through the noise, it brings together the key stories, standout moments and expert analysis you need to stay on top of the action.

World Cup Insider: Get a matchday briefing from our football writers

The World Cup is back on a bigger scale than ever – and World Cup Insider is your daily guide to the biggest stories, results and analysis as they happen across North America

Chris Wilson30 June 2026 05:40

World Cup 2026 power rankings: Argentina and France lead charge heading into knockouts

The 2026 World Cup is storming towards the knockout stages after this year’s bumper 48-team tournament had its first culling.

After a build-up that centred on controversy, greed and conflict, fans have been captivated by some enthralling performances and disappointed by others, with the likes of France and holders Argentina stamping their marks as rightful favourites, while England, Portugal and Brazil have all made slight missteps.

But the group stage is only the beginning - history will be written on the road to the final, with 32 remaining teams now raring to sink their teeth into the drama of knockouts football.

Chris Wilson30 June 2026 05:30