Morocco secured a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a thrilling encounter with the Netherlands in Monterrey.

After falling behind to a goal from Cody Gakpo, the Atlas Lions refused to give up and found a dramatic late equalizer through Issa Diop.

The match was ultimately decided in a penalty shootout, where Mohamed Ouahbi's men held their nerve to claim victory.

Morocco will now face Canada, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.