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BBC Sport·about 16 hours ago

Netherlands crumble in penalty shootout as Morocco progress

Netherlands miss three spot kicks as Morocco come from behind to beat the Dutch on penalties in Monterrey to reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

MATCH REPORT: Netherlands 1-1 (2-3 pens) Morocco

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