Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman says he has no preference between Morocco and Brazil for World Cup round of 32

Dutch manager Ronald Koeman, speaking after the Netherlands’ 5‑1 victory over Sweden in Group 6 of the 2026 World Cup, highlighted his side’s attacking threat and said the performance would intimidate future opponents. When asked which team the Dutch might face in the round of 32, Koeman answered that he does not favor either side, noting that both Morocco and Brazil are “great teams” and that he has seen them play each other, which ended in a draw. He praised Morocco’s strong first‑half display and Brazil’s effective second‑half, but stressed that his focus remains on securing first place in the group and avoiding speculation about later opponents.

Koeman added that the Netherlands will concentrate on finishing the group stage at the top and will let the upcoming matches – Morocco vs Haiti and Brazil vs Scotland – determine the knockout bracket.