Morocco defeats Netherlands in penalty shootout to advance to World Cup round of 16
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Morocco secured its qualification for the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday, June 30, after defeating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout. The match remained scoreless in the first half. Cody Gakpo opened the scoring for the Netherlands in the 72nd minute, giving them a 1-0 lead. However, Morocco equalized in stoppage time with a header from Issa Diop in the 90th+1 minute. Extra time did not separate the teams, leading to a penalty shootout where Morocco won 3-2. This victory means Morocco remains undefeated in the tournament with two wins and two draws. The Atlas Lions, semi-finalists in the 2022 World Cup, will face Canada in the round of 16 on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
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