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Morocco eliminated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash, which kicked off at 04:00 EAT on June 30, 2026. Cody Gakpo appeared to send the Group F winners through with a 72nd-minute strike, but Issa Diop’s stoppage-time header forced extra time. Following a goalless additional period, Yassine Bounou saved Crysencio Summerville’s penalty during the shootout before Ismael Saibari converted the decisive spot kick to set up a Round of 16 meeting with Canada.

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The Netherlands secured top spot in Group F with a convincing 3-1 victory over Tunisia, sealed by a devastating seven-minute first-half blitz featuring an Ellyes Skhiri own goal and Brian Brobbey’s close-range finish. Despite a second-half consolation from Hazem Mastouri, Jan Paul van Hecke’s header restored the two-goal cushion, sending the Dutch to 7 points and a Round of 32 date with Morocco, while Tunisia exited with zero points and 12 goals conceded.

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