Cody Gakpo scored a crucial second-half goal as Morocco came from behind to beat the Netherlands 4-3 in a remarkable World Cup thriller, a result that sends the Atlas Lions into a Round of 16 clash with Canada on 4 July 2026. It was a chaotic, end-to-end affair that defied the pre-match billing, with the Dutch unable to contain a relentless Moroccan attack that simply refused to be subdued.
Netherlands 1:1 Morocco — Match Report
First half0 - 0
Second half1 - 1
- 47(Foul)
- 90 + 1
ET2 - 3
- 110
- 113
Penalty shoot-out2 - 3
- 1 - 0T. Koopmeiners
- 1 - 0N. El Aynaoui
- 1 - 0J. Kluivert
- 1 - 1S. Rahimi
- 2 - 1W. Weghorst
- 2 - 2C. Talbi
- 2 - 2Q. Timber
- 2 - 2A. Hakimi
- 2 - 2C. Summerville
- 2 - 3I. Saibari
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Netherlands vs Morocco?
Netherlands 3-4 Morocco (World Cup, Round of 32).
Who scored?
Cody Gakpo (72', assist Crysencio Summerville) for Netherlands; Issa Diop (90', assist Chemsdine Talbi) for Morocco.
Was Morocco's win deserved?
Yes — Morocco were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Netherlands vs Morocco?
Yellow cards: Issa Diop (Morocco).
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Head to Head meetings
Netherlands – Morocco
Netherlands
Morocco
- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 1  |
Scored goals | 1 | 1 |
Average per game | 1 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 1-1 |
Form
Netherlands
- 5Matches
- 10Goals
- 2Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 2Draws
- 1Losses
Morocco
- 5Matches
- 8Goals
- 1.6Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 1Draws
- 1Losses
Best statistical picks
Netherlands – Morocco
12 hasn't lost in 4 of the last matches
Morocco opened the score in 5 of the last 6 matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 8.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 3.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.40 | 3.10 | 3.20 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Netherlands
Netherlands is a slight favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 59.8 + 5.8 for home advantage = 65.6 vs 60.7 for Morocco. The biggest edge is in overall quality (CheckSkill 56.6 vs 55.5). CheckLive signal strength 57/100.
Over 3.53.75
Medium confidence57%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
57.3
57.7
CheckSkill
56.6
55.5
CheckMental
71.2
77.4
CheckLive total65.6 vs 60.7+4.9Netherlands: 59.8 + 5.8 for home advantage = 65.6
More match signals
Over 4.564%7.00
Both teams to score — Yes62%1.80
Home win — Netherlands50%2.40
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Netherlands vs Morocco?
In the CheckLive calculation Netherlands is the favourite: 59.8 + 5.8 for home advantage = 65.6 vs 60.7. Signal strength 57/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Netherlands's main edge?
Netherlands is strongest in overall quality: CheckSkill 56.6 vs 55.5 for Morocco. The overall rating gap is 4.9.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-2 (Netherlands vs Morocco, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.40 | 3.10 | 3.20 |