Morocco HubThe Morocco national team defeats Netherlands in penalty shootout at World Cup 2026, advancing to round of 16.
What happened?
Morocco qualified for the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup after defeating Netherlands in a penalty shootout.
The Morocco team pressured Netherlands and managed to equalize in stoppage time.
Why does this matter for Morocco?
This is the third time Morocco has reached the round of 16 in their seventh World Cup appearance, after 1986 and 2022.
The Morocco team will play against Canada in the round of 16, who qualified for the second round for the first time after defeating South Africa 1-0.
What's next?
Morocco will face Canada in the round of 16, who qualified for the second round for the first time after defeating South Africa 1-0.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-18 | Senegal 0-3 Morocco |
The Morocco team is in good form, having won 4 of their last 5 games, and scored 3 goals in their last game.
Summary
The Morocco team tops the group after defeating Netherlands in a penalty shootout and will face Canada in the round of 16.
