Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw on June 29, 2026, advancing to the Round of 16 (not the quarter-finals) of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Guadalupe, Mexico. Issa Diop scored a 91st-minute equalizer for Morocco after Cody Gakpo’s 72nd-minute opener for the Dutch, and Ismael Saibari clinched the shootout after goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved a crucial penalty.

Morocco continued their affinity for World Cup knockout drama by defeating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout following a 1–1 draw in the Round of 32.

Shootout Heroics at Estadio BBVA

Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made key saves in the shootout to seal a 3–2 penalty win in Monterrey.

Ounahi delivered an outstanding performance in midfield, guiding the Atlas Lions through pressure.

Morocco’s rigid backline held strong against Dutch attacks through 120 minutes of play.

The victory earned Morocco a second consecutive World Cup quarter-final appearance following their historic 2022 run.

Match Summary and Drama

Regular Time: Cody Gakpo put the Netherlands ahead in the 72nd minute.
Late Equalizer: Morocco’s Issa Diop headed home in the 91st minute to tie the game 1–1 and force extra time.
Penalty Shootout: Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved Crysencio Summerville’s spot-kick, and Ismael Saibari calmly converted the decisive penalty to win it 3–2 for the Atlas Lions.