Diop’s Late Header Forces Extra Time as Morocco Stun Netherlands on Spot-Kicks

Morocco booked their place in the World Cup last 16 after outlasting the Netherlands in a gripping penalty shootout, with the tie finishing 1-1 after extra time in Guadalupe, Mexico. The Dutch looked to be cruising toward the next round when a flicked header from a late substitut..

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Morocco stunned the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the World Cup last 16, forcing extra time with a last-gasp equalizer after the match ended 1-1.

Morocco advanced after winning a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
Key players: Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) scored, Issa Diop (Morocco) equalized, and Morocco's goalkeeper made a decisive save.
This marks the Netherlands' earliest World Cup exit in their history.

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