Dutch hearts broken as they go down on penalties to Morocco
Morocco progressed to the last 16 of the World Cup in a thrilling penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands after the sides drew 1-1 in Guadalupe, Mexico.
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Morocco advance in World Cup after penalty shootout win over the Netherlands
MONTERREY, Mexico: Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties on Monday (Jun 29) to reach the World Cup last 16 after their round of 32 tie ended 1-1 following extra time, setting up a meeting with co-hosts Canada.
Morocco survive penalty drama to down Netherlands and reach Round of 16
RIYADH: Few would argue the match between the Netherlands and Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 resembled anything but an early semifinal clash. Two top sides battled it out in Monterrey to conclude the day, with Morocco holding the Netherlands to a 1-1 draw after extra time before winning 3-2 on penalties.
'Heat dome' threatens sweltering conditions for World Cup fans, players
NEW YORK, June 29 : Extreme heat will greet fans and players this week at the World Cup, as an imposing "heat dome" settles over the central and eastern United States - plus parts of Canada - as the knockout rounds progress.
Police, firefighters proudly wear World Cup badges as they provide security
INGLEWOOD, California, June 29 : Police and firefighters providing public safety at the World Cup are proudly wearing special gold badges on their uniforms, embracing the global event and their place in it.
Canada now truly a soccer country, says record goal-scorer Sinclair
VANCOUVER, June 29 : Canada needed a stoppage-time goal from Stephen Eustaquio to beat South Africa and make it through to the last 16 at the World Cup, but they got an early vote of confidence from Christine Sinclair, the country's greatest-ever player, who never doubted that they would progress.
US face unpredictable Bosnia test in World Cup round of 32
IRVINE, California, June 29 : A confident United States team eyeing a deep World Cup run face a Bosnia and Herzegovina side looking to spoil the co-hosts' party in a last-32 clash in Santa Clara on Wednesday.
Injured Kone leads Canada celebrations after historic last-16 World Cup berth
VANCOUVER, June 29 : Not even a broken leg could dim Ismael Kone's spirits as the Canada midfielder danced without crutches after the co-hosts secured a historic place in the World Cup last 16 with a 1-0 victory over South Africa on Sunday.