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Morocco have earned world's respect after beating Dutch, says coach Ouahbi
MONTERREY, Mexico, June 29 : Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his side had earned respect after knocking the Netherlands out of the World Cup in a penalty shootout on Monday, adding that his players were fuelled by the desire to make the millions watching back home proud.
Bathathe Bafana: Bruised but a World Cup for the books, and what’s next for Broos
That’s it, Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup journey ends with a last-minute Canada goal sealing our boys’ fate.
Canada to face Morocco in Round of 16 at FIFA World Cup
Canada will face Morocco in the Round of 16 at the World Cup after the North African giants defeated the Netherlands 3-2 in penalty kicks on Monday in Guadalupe, Mexico.
Morocco ‘unstoppable’ says coach after Netherlands thriller
MONTERREY, Mexico: Morocco coach Mohamed Ouabhi believes his team is primed to make a deep run at the World Cup, declaring that the Atlas Lions could be “unstoppable” if they play to their potential. The Moroccans, beaten semifinalists at the 2022 World Cup, advanced to the last 16 on Monday after winning a thrilling battle with the Netherlands on penalties in Monterrey. It was another stylish display by the African champions, who dominated for long periods in a match that finished 1-1 after extra-time. Ouabhi said Moroccan football is now reaping the benefits of the 2022 team’s groundbreaking exploits in becoming the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals. “The World Cup in Qatar changed the mentality of the Morocco team, and I’m well placed to speak about this,” said Ouabhi, who last year coached Morocco to a momentous victory at the Under-20 World Cup in Chile. “Moroccan players in Morocco believe in themselves, the supporters, the fans believe in us as well. It’s so important.
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.
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.