Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 in a World Cup penalty shootout after the teams finish 1-1 after extra time. Netherlands striker Cody Gakpo scores for the Netherlands, with Morocco later equalising through Issa Diop in stoppage time to force extra time. The match remains level through extra time, leading to penalties.
In the shootout, Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou makes a key save, keeping the score level at 2-2 after four rounds. Morocco then takes the lead when Ismael Saibari scores the final, deciding penalty, with the Netherlands unable to respond. Sources agree that Saibari’s conversion of the winning kick sends Morocco into the World Cup last 16.
Morocco’s next opponent is reported as Canada, the co-hosts, for the Round of 16, while the Netherlands exit the tournament earlier than expected.
