Morocco reaches knockout stage after beating Netherlands

Morocco's national team has qualified for the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after winning against the Netherlands in a penalty shootout 3-2, following a 1-1 draw during regular and extra time. Ismail Sabori scored the decisive penalty, while Morocco's goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou, saved a shot from Kresensio Summerville, allowing Morocco to advance to face Canada in the next stage. This marks the second time Morocco has gone into extra time in the knockout rounds of a World Cup, aiming to achieve the same success they had in the 2022 edition.

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