Morocco won this one, beating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time.

Quick Scoop

  • The match finished level at 1-1 before Morocco held their nerve in the shootout.
  • Ismael Saibari scored the decisive penalty to send Morocco through to the round of 16.
  • Some pre-match predictions leaned toward the Netherlands, but the result went Morocco’s way.

What mattered

  • The Netherlands had been given a slight edge by some traders and previews before kickoff.
  • Morocco recovered well and won the key moments late, including the shootout.
  • The outcome means Morocco advanced and the Netherlands were eliminated.

In short: the winner was Morocco, not the Netherlands.