Balbuena joins long line of failed penalty subs, but Paraguay still advance
June 30 : As Paraguay's Fabian Balbuena found out the hard way, being substituted on just to take a penalty in a looming shootout is generally a sure sign that you'll miss.
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Indonesia's 'nobar economy' scores as World Cup fever boosts businesses
JAKARTA: In a packed Jakarta cafe, a collective groan rippled through orange-clad supporters just before noon on Tuesday (Jun 30) as the Netherlands crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, losing 3-2 to Morocco in a dramatic penalty shootout.
Morocco sends the Netherlands home with dramatic World Cup knockout in penalties
Thiago Alcântara, Peter Crouch, Kasper Schmeichel and Alex Scott react to Morocco's DRAMATIC win over the Netherlands in Penalties to trek on to the Round of 16.
Koeman's lack of Dutch courage exposed by magnificent Morocco - ESPN
Justice was served in Monterey, Mexico, on Monday night under the watchful gaze of Cerro de la Silla. Football justice, that is. Not because Morocco came to play and, by and large, the Netherlands did not. The object of the game in knockout tournaments isn't to win, it's to advance by any means necessary. Sometimes, setting up defensively, parking the bus and hoping to sneak a goal in the counterattack is the best way to win. But if you're going to do it, you have to be smart about it and do it well. Ronald Koeman's team did neither.
Morocco win shootout to send Netherlands home from World Cup - ESPN
GUADALUPE, Mexico — Morocco beat the Netherlands in a penalty shootout after the match finished 1-1 Monday night to advance to the round of 16.
Gabriel Martinelli's 96th-minute goal rescues Brazil from Japan upset in World Cup Round of 32
Jonathan Bornstein tells Dan Dakich about the potential impact of the USMNT advancing to the World Cup semifinals.
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.
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.