Azzedine Ounahi (L) of Morocco vies with Ryan Gravenberch of the Netherlands during the round of 32 match between the Netherlands and Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 29, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Morocco advanced to the World Cup round of 16 on Monday by beating the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.

Ismael Saibari converted the decisive spot kick in the shootout, after Cody Gakpo had given the Netherlands the lead at Monterrey Stadium with a 72nd-minute strike, only for Issa Diop to force the match into extra time with an injury-time equalizer.

Morocco will face Canada in the next round on July 4 in Houston.