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An Epic Finish: 5 Takeaways From Morocco's Win Over Netherlands On Penalties

The Netherlands became yet another major European power to crash out of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup when it was eliminated by Morocco in a shootout after a 1-1 draw. The result saw the better team prevail as the Atlas Lions were far more dangerous and aggressive over the full 120 minutes than an atypically defensive Oranje. The Netherlands initially looked as if it was going to prevail against the run of play when Cody Gakpo scored shortly after the second half hydration break. But in stoppage time, Morocco finally found a way through an unlikely source in Issa Diop, a central defender who o...