Netherlands vs 30.06.26 01:001 – 1(2-3 pen)After Pen
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Match report
Morocco stun Netherlands on penalties after Diop's late leveller
Morocco knocked Netherlands out of the World Cup Round of 32 on penalties, winning the shootout 3-2 after the tie finished 1-1 following extra time at Estadio BBVA. Cody Gakpo had put the hosts ahead late on before Issa Diop struck deep into stoppage time to force spot-kicks.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Netherlands dominated the ball for long spells, holding 70 percent possession and forcing eleven shots to Morocco's six, but they could not turn that control into a winning margin. Gakpo finally broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute, converting after Crysencio Summerville's assist to give Ronald Koeman's side the lead.
Morocco, managed by Mohamed Ouahbi, refused to fold and were rewarded in the very last minute of normal time when Diop finished off a Chemsdine Talbi assist to make it 1-1 and drag the contest into extra time and then penalties. Neither side found a breakthrough in the additional 30 minutes, setting up the shootout that Morocco eventually won 3-2 to progress.
Bart Verbruggen produced the highest-rated display of the match at 8.3 despite finishing on the losing side, while Diop's stoppage-time goal for Morocco earned him a 7.3 rating.
Netherlands' 1.4 expected goals against Morocco's 0.23 reflected how much of the game they controlled without managing to force a decisive result inside 90 minutes.
Netherlands and Morocco drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0). Morocco won the penalty shootout 3–2.
Netherlands met Morocco in the World Cup (Round of 32). Kick-off was Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 01:00 UTC at Estadio BBVA. Referee: Wilton Pereira Sampaio.
Team pages: Netherlands · Morocco · World Cup
Key moments
- 72' Goal: Cody Gakpo (assist: Crysencio Summerville) — 1–0 · Watch Cody Gakpo's goal video (72')
- 90' Goal: Issa Diop (assist: Chemsdine Talbi) — 1–1 · Watch Issa Diop's goal video (90')
Starting line-ups
Netherlands (3-4-2-1)
Morocco (4-2-3-1)
About this match
On this page: the Netherlands vs Morocco final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this World Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Netherlands 1–1 Morocco. Explore more on the Netherlands and Morocco team pages or the World Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Netherlands vs Morocco?
Netherlands and Morocco drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0). Morocco won the penalty shootout 3–2.
›Who scored in Netherlands vs Morocco?
Cody Gakpo (72') for Netherlands; Issa Diop (90') for Morocco.
›Where can I watch Netherlands vs Morocco highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Netherlands 1–1 Morocco are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.