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World Cup 2026: Morocco Hold Nerves to Beat Netherlands on Penalties

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Morocco booked a quarter-final spot at the 2026 World Cup after edging the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout. The match at Estadio Monterrey finished 1-1 after extra time. Cody Gakpo gave the Dutch the lead in the 71st minute with a composed finish. Issa Diop headed home a dramatic equaliser late on to force extra time. In the shootout, missed penalties made it tense, but Ismael Saibari held his nerve to secure the win. Morocco end the Netherlands’ 11-game unbeaten run and reach the last eight for the third time.

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julia

What was your biggest takeaway from Morocco's penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands at Estadio Monterrey?

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G
grace

Absolutely, the composure they showed under pressure was incredible.

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E
emeka

Despite Morocco's win, penalty shootouts can misrepresent actual dominance, and I'm not convinced they controlled the match before extra time.

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H
hala

I respect the result, but those missed Dutch penalties rather than Moroccan brilliance decided that shootout.

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Y
yemi

Teams aiming for shootouts should practise pressure penalties and goalkeeper reaction drills to handle narrow margins in major tournaments.

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