Morocco will face Canada in the 2026 World Cup last 16 after beating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties. The game finished 1-1 after extra time following goals from Cody Gakpo and Issa Diop in normal time.

Netherlands vs. Morocco became the second World Cup match of the day decided by a penalty shootout. The winner advances to the round of 16.

Two goals in the second half, including a stoppage-time equalizer from Morocco, sent this match into extra time

From becoming the first African nation to qualify through its own continental campaign to reaching the semi-finals in Qatar, Morocco has consistently pushed the boundaries of what teams from the continent can achieve.

Canada is making World Cup history, but is prepared to be an underdog against Morocco in a round of 16 game on July 4 in Houston.

Follow the Netherlands vs. Morocco live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Real-time score updates, key plays, and match analysis as it happens.

Dynamo general manager Pat Onstad played on five national teams for Canada but never made World Cup. His country plays in Round of 16 in Houston.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Soccer fans clashed with police in The Hague and celebrated in Casablanca after Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch on penalties on Monday night.

Moroccan political parties are being urged to offer marriage grants, forgive state-backed loans as couples have children and double maternity leave to six months, placing the cost of forming and sustaining families into the debate over their programs for the 2026 legislative elections.