Morocco advances to the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after beating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout following a tightly contested match that goes into extra time. Morocco scores a late equaliser in stoppage time through Issa Diop, pushing the game beyond regular time as the Netherlands press for a win. With the match level, both teams play in extra time but cannot find a decisive breakthrough. The outcome is then decided from the penalty spot, where Morocco converts enough to eliminate the Netherlands and secure their place in the next round. Multiple reports describe the match as dramatic and closely fought, with the late equaliser from Diop as the turning point that forces penalties.