Morocco reaches World Cup quarter-finals after dramatic penalty shootout win over Netherlands

Morocco secured a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter‑finals by defeating the Netherlands in a tense penalty‑shootout. The match was level after regular time and extra time, leading to a series of kicks where both sides missed, before Morocco’s Ismael Saibari scored the decisive penalty.

Key moments included Achraf Hakimi’s powerful shot saved by Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, and Dutch forward Cody Gakpo netting a goal during extra time despite personal hardship. Morocco will face Canada in the forthcoming quarter‑final.