Morocco stun Netherlands to become first African team into World Cup last 16
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Morocco have done it again.
The Atlas Lions produced another memorable FIFA World Cup upset on Tuesday, eliminating the Netherlands on penalties to become the first African nation to reach the last 16 of the 2026 tournament.
The North Africans held the Dutch to a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes before holding their nerve to win the penalty shootout 3-2, extending their reputation as one of world football’s most dangerous giant-killers.
Another European heavyweight falls
The Netherla
The Atlas Lions produced another memorable FIFA World Cup upset on Tuesday, eliminating the Netherlands on penalties to become the first African nation to reach the last 16 of the 2026 tournament.
The North Africans held the Dutch to a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes before holding their nerve to win the penalty shootout 3-2, extending their reputation as one of world football’s most dangerous giant-killers.
Another European heavyweight falls
The Netherla
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