In the Round of 16 showdown at the World Cup, Morocco, who had equalized in stoppage time, qualified at the expense of the Netherlands on penalties (1-1 a.e.t., 3-2 on pens). In the Round of 16, the

Yassine Bounou performed a match-winning effort that demonstrated why he is considered one of the world's best penalty stoppers.

Morocco ultimately edged out the Dutch in a penalty shootout, setting up a high-stakes showdown with Canada on July 4 in Houston. File: Jesse Marsch, Head Coach of Canada | Photo: via AFP Monterrey: Following Canada’s historic 1-0 victory over South Africa on Monday (IST),

The Atlas Lions have transformed their style since 2022 but still possess the same mentality, as a dramatic penalty win over the Dutch proved once again.

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The Netherlands' hero, Cody Gakpo, was overcome with emotion after scoring a World Cup goal against Morocco following a personal tragedy.