June 30, 2026 10:32 AM
Morocco advance in World Cup after penalty shootout win over the Netherlands
Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties on Monday to reach the World Cup last 16 after their Round of 32 tie ended 1-1 following extra time, setting up a meeting with co-hosts Canada. 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...