The Netherlands are out of the World Cup. Morocco knocked them out in the Round of 32, winning 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
There is no Round of 16 opponent for the Oranje now. Their 2026 tournament is over.
What Happened to the Netherlands in the Round of 32?
The Netherlands’ World Cup ended in the Round of 32. Against Morocco on June 29, the tie finished 1-1, and Morocco won 3-2 in the penalty shootout to go through. Here is how the World Cup knockout stage works.
The Netherlands had won Group F on 7 points, finishing ahead of Japan, so hopes were high. See the full Netherlands match schedule at the World Cup and Group F fixtures and standings. At the FIFA World Cup 2026, the bracket is fixed in advance, but the Dutch could not clear the first knockout round.
Who Took the Netherlands’ Place in the Round of 16?
Morocco advance instead of the Netherlands, and they step into the Round of 16 tie against Canada.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Canada vs Morocco (Round of 16, Match 90) |
| Date | Saturday, July 4, 2026 |
| Venue | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Kick-off | 1 PM US Eastern Time |
| How it lines up | Morocco beat the Netherlands on penalties; Canada beat South Africa 1-0 |
- Canada are the co-hosts, backed by a huge home crowd and powered by Jonathan David at the 2026 World Cup. They reached the last 16 by beating South Africa 1-0.
- Morocco knocked out the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the Round of 16.
You can follow the rest of the knockouts through our Round of 16 schedule. Fans heading to the Houston tie can compare hotels in Houston and flights to Houston for July 4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did the Netherlands reach the Round of 16 at the World Cup 2026?
No. The Netherlands were knocked out in the Round of 32 by Morocco, losing 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, so they did not reach the Round of 16.
Who knocked the Netherlands out of the World Cup?
Morocco. The Round of 32 tie finished 1-1 on June 29, and Morocco won 3-2 in the penalty shootout to advance.
Who plays in the Netherlands’ place in the Round of 16?
Morocco. They face co-hosts Canada in Round of 16 Match 90 on July 4, 2026 at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Sources
- Al Jazeera: Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties
- FIFA: Netherlands vs Morocco, Round of 32 review
- FIFA: Knockout Stage Match Schedule and Bracket
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage
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