Morocco Upsets Netherlands In World Cup Penalty Shootout

Morocco sent the Netherlands out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic Round of 32 match at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, winning 3-2 in a penalty shootout after the teams finished level at 1-1.

The Netherlands led late after Cody Gakpo scored in the 72nd minute. Morocco stayed alive into stoppage time, where Issa Diop equalized in the 90+1 minute and pushed the match toward extra time and penalties.

Yassine Bounou delivered the biggest Moroccan goalkeeper moment of the shootout by stopping Crysencio Summerville. Ismael Saibari then converted the decisive penalty, sending Morocco into a Round of 16 match against Canada.

Morocco Turns Late Survival Into Another World Cup Statement

Morocco’s win carried more weight than a single knockout result. The Atlas Lions were already known for their 2022 World Cup semifinal run, but beating the Netherlands on penalties gives Morocco another major result against a top European opponent.

The result also changes the tone around Morocco going into the Canada match. Morocco is no longer only a tournament dark horse. It is a proven knockout-stage team with a goalkeeper who has already handled major penalty pressure and a group capable of surviving late-match danger.

FIFA’s Morocco ranking page listed the team at No. 7 before the match, placing the Atlas Lions among the strongest national teams in the world. The win over the Netherlands adds another result behind that standing.

Morocco Entered As The Betting Underdog

DraftKings Network listed opening 90-minute odds at Netherlands +115, Draw +230, and Morocco +260. That made Morocco the underdog in the regulation market, even though the final outcome required a separate reading because knockout soccer has multiple betting markets.

This is where the result becomes important for anyone following NJ Sportsbooks. A 90-minute moneyline bet on Morocco did not win because regulation ended 1-1. A Morocco to-advance bet, a draw bet, and some spread-style Morocco tickets were a different story.

Hard Rock Bet’s published betting splits showed the public leaning heavily toward the Netherlands before kickoff. On the 3-way moneyline, the Netherlands drew 69.6% of bets and 72.3% of handle, while Morocco drew 22.0% of tickets and 18.3% of the money.

DraftKings Opening Odds Gave Bettors A Clear Reference Point

The DraftKings Sportsbook angle was useful because the opening price showed how the market viewed the match before kickoff. Morocco was not priced as a favorite, and the draw had a real role in the betting story.

A $100 bet on Morocco at +260 in the 90-minute market would have lost because the match finished level after regulation. A $25 bet on the draw at +230 would have returned $82.50, while a Morocco to-advance ticket at a sample +135 price would have returned $235 on a $100 stake.

Those examples show how one match can produce very different ticket results. The same team can advance and still fail to cash in the regulation-only moneyline market.

Market Labels Were The Difference For Winning Tickets

A bettor using a legal app such as FanDuel Sportsbook needed to check whether the ticket was tied to regulation, advancement, total goals, both teams to score, or a spread-style market.

That distinction was the central betting lesson from the match. Morocco advanced, but Morocco did not win in 90 minutes. Bettors who backed Morocco correctly in the advancement market had a major result. Bettors who only took Morocco to win in regulation did not.

World Cup Final Match Ticket Information

Fans following Morocco’s run or planning ahead for the end of the tournament can also review ticket information for FIFA World Cup 26 Final Match 104. The final is scheduled for MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and ticket availability can change as the tournament moves deeper into the knockout rounds.

Morocco Moves Toward Canada With Momentum

Morocco now moves into a Round of 16 match against Canada with more attention and a stronger knockout-stage profile. The win over the Netherlands showed a team capable of surviving pressure, finding a late answer, and staying composed in penalties.

For the Netherlands, the loss ends a World Cup run that had public betting support and a lead late in regulation. For Morocco, the shootout win adds another major chapter to the country’s recent World Cup rise.