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**Netherlands and Morocco lock horns in a World Cup knockout scrap**, and this one's got all the hallmarks of a tight, cagey affair. 🏟️
The Dutch come in hot off a 5-1 demolition of Sweden, while Morocco's been grinding out results with three wins and two draws — they know how to keep it compact and frustrate. Both camps will fancy their chances here.
Key storylines:
- **Depay and Malen** leading the Dutch attack vs a Morocco defense missing **A. Ezzalzouli** and **A. Sbai** to injury
- **V. van Dijk** and the Dutch backline facing a Morocco side that's conceded just 2 goals in five — classic defensive test
- **De Jong** and **Reijnders** controlling tempo in midfield against **N. El Aynaoui** and **I. Saibari**'s scrappy press
Expected lineups:
- **Netherlands**: Verbruggen, van de Ven, Aké, van Dijk, Timber, de Jong, Reijnders, Dumfries, Malen, Depay, Weghorst
- **Morocco**: Bono, Hakimi, Diop, Aguerd, Riad, El Aynaoui, Saibari, Kaabi, Díaz, Rahimi, Amaimouni Echghouyab
Best picks:
- **Total Goals 1.5**: Over 1.5 goals
Prediction:
**Netherlands 2–1 Morocco**. Dutch edge in quality shines through a grinding 90 minutes. ⚽
📍 Match Details
Competition
World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026
Stage
Round of 32
Date
Tue 30 Jun 2026, 02:00
Weather
⛅ Cloudy
Result
1 – 1 (HT 0–0)
🟨 Referee
Wilton Pereira Sampaio
Ball Possession
30%Netherland — Morocco70%
🎯 Shots
6
Total Shots
11
2
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Shots Inside Box
7
2
Shots Outside Box
4
3
Blocked Shots
2
0
Hit Woodwork
1
1
Big Chances
5
0
Big Chances Missed
4
0.23
Expected Goals (xG)
1.40
⚡ Attack
5
Corners
8
0
Fouls Received (F3)
2
18
Touches in Box
20
60
Final Third Entries
102
2/15 (13%)
Dribbles
7/19 (37%)
3
Offsides
0
🔁 Passing
293
Accurate Passes
800
373
Total Passes
878
16/47 (34%)
Long Balls
21/49 (43%)
78.6
Pass Accuracy (%)
91.1
🛡 Defence
18
Tackles
19
18
Total Tackles
19
50
Tackles Won (%)
74
11
Interceptions
10
21
Clearances
35
3
Blocked Shots
2
46
Ball Recoveries
51
1
Errors Leading to Shot
0
🟨 Discipline
18
Fouls
15
15
Free Kicks
18
0
Yellow Cards
1
51
Total Duels
49
19/30 (63%)
Aerial Duels
11/30 (37%)
34/74 (46%)
Ground Duels
40/74 (54%)
6
Dispossessed
6
🧤 Goalkeeping
1.23
Goals Prevented
-0.83
8
Goal Kicks
5
28
Throw-ins
17
📈 Odds
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Netherlan
2.34
Consensus
Draw
3.10
Consensus
Morocco
3.28
Consensus
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Netherlands
3-4-2-1
4-2-3-1 Morocco
Verbruggen
Hecke
Dijk
Aké
↑
Dumfries
Gravenberch
↑
Jong
↑
Ven
↑
Summerville
↓
Gakpo
⚽↑
Brobbey
↑
Bono
Hakimi
Diop
▮⚽
Riad
↑
Mazraoui
Aynaoui
Bouaddi
↑
Díaz
↑
Ounahi
↑
Khannouss
↑
Saibari
Netherland
Morocco
⚽=Goal
▮=Yel
▮=Red
↑=Sub on
📈 Real Pos
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🧑💼 Coaches & Referee
Ronald Koeman
Netherlands
⚽ 4-3-3
Win Rate0%
Record15W10D4L
Mohamed Ouahbi
Morocco
⚽ 4-2-3-1
Win Rate0%
Record19W7D1L
⚖ Referee
Wilton Pereira Sampaio
🟨 Yellow/g: 4.85 🟥 Red/g: 0.24 Fouls/g: 27.30 46 matches this season
999'
💬
PEN
120'
💬
ET
113'
↕
Substitution — Netherlands
J. Kluivert is introduced for C. Gakpo in the 113'. Running the clock down — experience on for legs. Netherlands are sitting deep and soaking up the pressure based on spatial data.
110'
↕
Substitution — Netherlands
M. de Roon is introduced for F. de Jong in the 110'. Running the clock down — experience on for legs. Netherlands are sitting deep and soaking up the pressure based on spatial data.
106'
▶
⏱ Extra Time — 2nd Half Begins
We are into the second half of extra time. 15 minutes left — one moment of quality could be decisive.
105'
⏸
⏸ Extra Time — Half Time
The whistle goes at the end of the first period of extra time (ET1). 15 minutes of ET2 to come — the tension is palpable.
91'
▶
⏱ Extra Time — 1st Half Begins
The referee blows for extra time. Both sides now have 30 more minutes to settle this — 15 in each half. Netherlands vs Morocco continues.
90'
⚽
GOAL! I. Diop — Level!
And it's in! I. Diop lifts a delicate chip over the onrushing keeper in the 90' to make it 1–1. Great assist from C. Talbi. The scores are level at 1–1. What drama this late in the game!
90'
🏁
🏁 Full Time
The final whistle has been blown. xG: Netherlands 9.52 – 0.00 Morocco. Possession: Netherlands 30% – 70% Morocco · Shots: 6 – 11 · On Target: 2 – 5 · Corners: 5 – 8 · Fouls: 18 – 15 · Offsides: 3 – 0 · Yellow Cards: 0 – 1 · Passes: 373 – 878 · Pass Accuracy: 78.6% – 91.1% · Throw-ins: 28 – 17 · Free Kicks: 15 – 18 · Tackles: 18 – 19 · Blocked Shots: 3 – 2.
90'
💬
FT
87'
↕
Substitution — Morocco
C. Talbi is introduced for B. E. Khannouss in the 87'. The manager is chasing the game with this change. Morocco are sitting deep and soaking up the pressure based on spatial data.
86'
↕
Substitution — Netherlands
Q. Timber is introduced for R. Gravenberch in the 86'. Running the clock down — experience on for legs. Netherlands are sitting deep and soaking up the pressure based on spatial data.
86'
↕
Substitution — Netherlands
J. Hato is introduced for M. van de Ven in the 86'. Running the clock down — experience on for legs. Netherlands are sitting deep and soaking up the pressure based on spatial data.
86'
↕
Substitution — Morocco
S. Rahimi is introduced for A. Ounahi in the 86'. The manager is chasing the game with this change. Morocco are sitting deep and soaking up the pressure based on spatial data.
79'
↕
Substitution — Morocco
S. E. Mourabet is introduced for A. Bouaddi in the 79'. The manager is chasing the game with this change. Morocco are sitting deep and soaking up the pressure based on spatial data.
79'
↕
Substitution — Morocco
G. Yassine is introduced for B. Díaz in the 79'. The manager is chasing the game with this change. Morocco are sitting deep and soaking up the pressure based on spatial data.
75'
💬
Match Pulse — 75'
Netherlands are throwing their bodies on the line — 3 shots blocked, showing real defensive commitment. A feisty contest — 33 fouls in total, Netherlands 18 vs Morocco 15.
75'
↕
Substitution — Morocco
A. Salah-Eddine is introduced for C. Riad in the 75'. The manager is chasing the game with this change. Morocco are sitting deep and soaking up the pressure based on spatial data.
72'
⚽
GOAL! C. Gakpo — The Lead!
The net ripples! C. Gakpo fires low into the bottom corner in the 72' to make it 1–0. Great assist from C. Summerville. Netherlands lead 1–0.
71'
↕
Substitution — Netherlands
W. Weghorst is introduced for B. Brobbey in the 71'. Looking to shift the momentum with this substitution. Netherlands are sitting deep and soaking up the pressure based on spatial data.
71'
↕
Substitution — Netherlands
T. Koopmeiners is introduced for N. Aké in the 71'. A like-for-like change to maintain the current shape. Netherlands are sitting deep and soaking up the pressure based on spatial data.
70'
💬
Momentum Shift — 65'–80'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Morocco are now pressing aggressively, forcing errors high up the pitch, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 13.33 in this window.
68'
💬
Shot Quality Analysis
Netherlands are carving through the defence with alarming ease — cumulative xG of 9.52 vs 0.00. The quality of their chances is telling.
60'
💬
Match Pulse — 60'
Morocco are winning the corner count 8–5 — they're forcing Netherlands to defend set pieces repeatedly. Throw-in count (Netherlands 28 – 17 Morocco) suggests Morocco are spending more time in the attacking half.
55'
💬
Momentum Shift — 50'–65'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Morocco are now piling on the pressure with relentless intensity, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 42.87 in this window.
52'
💬
Average Positions — Real-Time Shape
Netherlands are sitting deep and soaking up the pressure. Morocco are sitting deep and soaking up the pressure. Both teams are operating in a similar shape — this is an evenly-contested battle.
47'
Yellow Card — I. Diop
I. Diop tugs the shirt and the referee spots it immediately and picks up a booking in the 47'. I. Diop will need to manage his game carefully from here.
⏸ HALF TIME
45'
💬
First Half Summary
Morocco are winning the physical battle in midfield — 19 tackles made, showing real defensive intensity. Morocco are recycling possession more efficiently — 91% pass completion vs Netherlands's 78%.
45'
⏸
⏸ Half Time
The referee brings the first half to a close. Possession: Netherlands 30% – 70% Morocco · Shots: 6 – 11 · On Target: 2 – 5 · Corners: 5 – 8 · Fouls: 18 – 15 · Offsides: 3 – 0 · Yellow Cards: 0 – 1.
45'
💬
HT
40'
💬
xG Snapshot
Expected goals from the shotmap: Netherlands 9.52 – 0.00 Morocco. The xG gap tells its own story of how this game is developing.
30'
💬
Match Pulse — 30'
Netherlands are throwing their bodies on the line — 3 shots blocked, showing real defensive commitment. Throw-in count (Netherlands 28 – 17 Morocco) suggests Morocco are spending more time in the attacking half.
30'
💬
Momentum Shift — 25'–35'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Netherlands are now pressing aggressively, forcing errors high up the pitch, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 10.30 in this window.
15'
💬
Match Pulse — 15'
Shot count: Netherlands 6 (on target: 2) vs Morocco 11 (on target: 5). Throw-in count (Netherlands 28 – 17 Morocco) suggests Morocco are spending more time in the attacking half.
15'
💬
Momentum Shift — 10'–20'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Netherlands are now piling on the pressure with relentless intensity, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 4.80 in this window.
▶
Kick Off — Netherlands vs Morocco
The referee blows his whistle and we are underway! Netherlands are sitting deep and soaking up the pressure. Morocco are sitting deep and soaking up the pressure. early possession split: Netherlands 30% – 70% Morocco.
NetherlandMIN
Morocco
⏸ Half Time
47'
I. Diop Yellow Card
↑↓
↑W. Weghorst
↓B. Brobbey
Substitution 71'
↑↓
↑T. Koopmeiners
↓N. Aké
Substitution 71'
⚽
C. Gakpo Assist: C. Summerville Regular Goal
72'
J. P. van Hecke
Pass
→
B. Verbruggen
Pass
→
W. Weghorst
Pass
→
C. Summerville
Ball-movement
→
C. Summerville
ASSIST
→
C. Gakpo
GOAL
75'
A. Salah-Eddine↑
C. Riad↓
Substitution 79'
S. E. Mourabet↑
A. Bouaddi↓
Substitution 79'
G. Yassine↑
B. Díaz↓
Substitution
↑↓
↑Q. Timber
↓R. Gravenberch
Substitution 86'
↑↓
↑J. Hato
↓M. van de Ven
Substitution 86'
86'
S. Rahimi↑
A. Ounahi↓
Substitution 87'
C. Talbi↑
B. E. Khannouss↓
Substitution 90'
Regular Assist: C. Talbi I. Diop Goal
⚽
I. Diop
GOAL
⏱ Extra Time — 2nd Half
↑↓
↑M. de Roon
↓F. de Jong
Substitution 110'
↑↓
↑J. Kluivert
↓C. Gakpo
Substitution 113'
Win Probability CatBoost ML
3442%
Netherlan
3007%
Draw
3552%
Morocco
Expected Goals (xG)
1.00
Netherland
xG
exp.
exp.
1.11
Morocco
Most Likely Score
🎯
1-1
Markets
Over 1.5
8246%
Over 2.5
6010%
Over 3.5
2938%
BTTS
7015%
Confidence
3552%
Morocco 52 players
#
Player
Rtg
Yassine Bounou
G · 120'
65% pass
Ayoube Amaimouni Echghouyab
F
Shot Map
Goal
On Target
Block
Miss
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Match Momentum
Netherland
Morocco
Netherlands Press
25%
Morocco Press
75%
📈 Morocco controlled the tempo for most of this match,
maintaining a 75% share of the pressure index
across 123 data points.
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Netherlands 1-1 Morocco | World Cup 2026 Live Recap
Full time: Netherlands 1-1 Morocco. The spoils are shared after an evenly-contested 1-1 draw.
- 0' — Kick off. Netherlands get us underway.
- 45' — Half time. Score: 0-0. All square at the interval.
- 47' — I. Diop (Morocco) shown a yellow card.
- 71' — W. Weghorst on for B. Brobbey (Netherlands).
- 71' — T. Koopmeiners on for N. Aké (Netherlands).
- 72' — GOAL — C. Gakpo (Netherlands) (Assist: C. Summerville). Score: 1-0.
- 75' — A. Salah-Eddine on for C. Riad (Morocco).
- 79' — S. E. Mourabet on for A. Bouaddi (Morocco).
- 79' — G. Yassine on for B. Díaz (Morocco).
- 86' — Q. Timber on for R. Gravenberch (Netherlands).
- 86' — J. Hato on for M. van de Ven (Netherlands).
- 86' — S. Rahimi on for A. Ounahi (Morocco).
- 87' — C. Talbi on for B. E. Khannouss (Morocco).
- 90' — GOAL — I. Diop (Morocco) (Assist: C. Talbi). Score: 1-1.
- 110' — M. de Roon on for F. de Jong (Netherlands).
- 113' — J. Kluivert on for C. Gakpo (Netherlands).
- 90' — Full time. Netherlands 1-1 Morocco.
Final stats: Morocco dominated possession with 70% of the ball compared to Netherlands's 30%; Netherlands mustered 2 shots on target compared to Morocco's 5; total shots read Netherlands 6, Morocco 11; Netherlands won 5 corners to Morocco's 8; Netherlands committed 18 fouls, Morocco 15; Netherlands were caught offside 3 times, Morocco 0.
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