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Netherlands 1, Morocco 1: Netherlands knocked out of World Cup after penalty shootout loss to Morocco

The lead

June 30, 2026 — Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, Mexico — Netherlands knocked out of World Cup after penalty shootout loss to Morocco. Netherlands knocked out of World Cup after penalty shootout loss to Morocco

How the match unfolded

This Round of 32 match ended 1-1 between Netherlands and Morocco after penalties on the official ESPN match center. Netherlands seized early momentum when Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Crysencio Summerville. in the 72'. The final swing came in the 90'+1' when Issa Diop (Morocco) header from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Chemsdine Talbi with a cross.. 51,243 fans were in the building at Estadio BBVA.

Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:

  • Goal! Netherlands 1(2), Morocco 1(1). Wout Weghorst (Netherlands) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top left corner.
  • Goal! Netherlands 1(2), Morocco 1(2). Chemsdine Talbi (Morocco) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top right corner.
  • Penalty missed. Quinten Timber (Netherlands) right footed shot is close, but misses to the left.
  • Penalty missed! Still Netherlands 1(2), Morocco 1(2). Achraf Hakimi (Morocco) hits the left post with a right footed shot.
  • Penalty saved. Crysencio Summerville (Netherlands) right footed shot saved in the top left corner by Yassine Bounou (Morocco).
  • Goal! Netherlands 1(2), Morocco 1(3). Ismael Saibari (Morocco) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
  • Penalty Shootout ends, Netherlands 1(2), Morocco 1(3).

    • Goal-by-goal

  • 72' — Netherlands: Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Crysencio Summerville.
  • 90'+1' — Morocco: Issa Diop (Morocco) header from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Chemsdine Talbi with a cross.

    • Cards, fouls, and controversy

    Netherlands knocked out of World Cup after penalty shootout loss to Morocco

    Bookings: 1 yellow card were issued per the official match log.

    What it means in the tournament

    Netherlands and Morocco split the points in Round of 32. In a 48-team World Cup, a draw reshapes the group table and can swing who advances as a third-place side.

    What comes next

    Netherlands advance to the Round of 16 while the bracket continues across North American host cities through July 7.

    *Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*

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