Netherlands and Morocco battled to a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 fixture at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, forcing the contest to a penalty shootout. Morocco dominated possession at 70 percent and created more chances, but the Netherlands proved clinical when it mattered most. Cody Gakpo opened scoring in the 72nd minute before Ilias Diop equalized for Morocco late in regulation. The match remained deadlocked through extra time until the penalty phase, where the Netherlands prevailed 3-2. Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, awarded player of the match with a rating of 8.3, made crucial saves to secure advancement. Both teams had already qualified from their respective groups, but this victory keeps Netherlands alive in the knockout stage while Morocco's campaign ends.