Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw on Monday night, advancing to the round of 16. The match was played in Monterrey.
Thousands of Morocco supporters celebrated at the final whistle, marking the last World Cup match to be held in Monterrey according to Japan Times Sports.
The game concluded with a 1-1 tie after regular play, leading to a penalty shootout to determine the winner. The Netherlands missed three spot kicks during the shootout, while Morocco successfully converted enough penalties to secure their victory and progression to the next stage of the tournament as reported by BBC Sport.
ESPN reported that Morocco beat the Netherlands in a penalty shootout after the match finished 1-1 Monday night to advance to the round of 16.
The BBC noted that the Netherlands crumbled in the penalty shootout, allowing Morocco to come from behind and win on penalties. The result sends Morocco through to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
No further details regarding specific goals or match events were provided in the available sources.
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