New Delhi, June 30 -- Morocco defeated Netherlands 3-2 on penalties at Mexico's Monterrey Stadium on Monday to reach the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The scores were level at 1-1 after full time, and the match then went into another 30 minutes of extra time.

However, with neither team finding the back of the net in extra time, the match went onto penalties, where the African side emerged victorious.

Morocco will next face Canada in their round of 16 clash at the Houston Stadium on Saturday (4 July).

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