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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.

Reijnders dropped by the Dutch while Morocco make four changes

MONTERREY, Mexico, June 29 : The Netherlands dropped midfielder Tijjani Reijnders and forward Donyell Malen for Monday's World Cup Round of 32 clash against Morocco, who have made four changes.

Weaknesses hard to find in France defence, says Sweden coach Potter

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 29 : Sweden will need to produce the performance of a lifetime to topple World Cup powerhouses France in their round-of-32 clash, coach Graham Potter said on Monday, as his young outfit prepare to face a side with "quality all over".

Last-gasp Brazil down Japan to reach World Cup 16

LOS ANGELES: Brazil advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday with a thrilling last-gasp 2-1 victory over Japan as the tournament’s knockout rounds got into full swing. Arsenal striker Gabriel Martinelli was the hero for Brazil in Houston, scoring in the fifth minute of stoppage time to settle an enthralling contest at the NRG Stadium. Japan had threatened to pull off one of the all-time great World Cup upsets after Kaishu Sano fired them into the lead with a superb 29th-minute goal on the counter-attack. Brazil looked stunned by the Japanese opener for the remainder of the half and the Asian giants comfortably protected their lead up to half-time. But Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti rolled the dice at half-time by bringing on an additional striker in Endrick for midfielder Lucas Paqueta and the South Americans immediately looked more threatening. They equalized on 56 minutes, Casemiro nodding in at the far post after a superb curling cross from the left by Gabriel Magalhaes. Japan though appeared to have done enough to force extra time, but paid the price after Ao Tanaka coughed up possession on the edge of the area in injury time. The ball was quickly played to Martinelli, who took a touch before burying the winner. Brazil will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in the last 16.

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.

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Morocco ‘unstoppable’ says coach after Netherlands thriller

Dutch hearts broken as they go down on penalties to Morocco

Morocco advance in World Cup after penalty shootout win over the Netherlands

Morocco survive penalty drama to down Netherlands and reach Round of 16

Reijnders dropped by the Dutch while Morocco make four changes

Weaknesses hard to find in France defence, says Sweden coach Potter

Last-gasp Brazil down Japan to reach World Cup 16

Canada now truly a soccer country, says record goal-scorer Sinclair