2026 World Cup: Morocco become first African team to qualify for Round of 16

Morocco became the archetypal African state to advancement into the past 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

The Atlas Lions saw disconnected The Netherlands 3-2 successful a punishment shoot-out, aft the crippled ended 1-1 successful 120 minutes.

Cody Gakpo had enactment the Dutch successful beforehand successful the 72nd infinitesimal of the match.

Crysencio Summerville charged done connected extremity earlier being dragged down by Mazraoui, but Gakpo reacts quickest to smash the shot home.

But Morocco fought backmost to equalize, acknowledgment to Issa Diop’s header.

During the shoot-out, Quentin Timber, Crysencio Summerville and Justin Kluivert each missed for The Netherlands, arsenic they exited the competition.

Morocco volition present look co-hosts Canada for a spot successful the quarter-final.

2026 World Cup: Morocco go archetypal African squad to suffice for Round of 16