Morocco secured a spot in the last 16 after defeating the Netherlands in a tense penalty shootout that concluded a match lasting nearly three hours.
Ismael Saibari scored the decisive penalty to set up a future clash against Canada.
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The shootout saw repeated errors from both sides before goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made a crucial save against Crysencio Summerville.
The moment mirrored his penalty heroics against Spain during the Qatar 2022 tournament.
The match entered extra time after Morocco equalized following an emotional goal from Cody Gakpo.
Gakpo had opened the scoring in the 72nd minute with a powerful strike, celebrating through tears after recent personal tragedy.
Late Drama and Shootout Victory
Ronald Koeman altered the Dutch strategy by dropping midfielder Tijjani Reijnders to deploy three center-backs.
This tactical shift initially forced Morocco into ineffective long balls over the defensive line.
The crowd heavily favored Morocco, booing early Dutch possessions due to a lingering 2014 World Cup rivalry.
Morocco responded with pressure, forcing Bart Verbruggen to make stellar saves from Neil El Aynaoui and Achraf Hakimi.
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Physicality defined the first half, leaving Jan Paul van Hecke bloodied after a collision with Noussair Mazraoui.
Before the break, Bounou stopped a long-range effort from Micky van de Ven to keep the game level.
Morocco sustained momentum in the second half as Hakimi hit the crossbar.
However, the Netherlands broke the deadlock when substitute Wout Weghorst flicked a long pass to Summerville, who assisted Gakpo for the opening goal.
Morocco leveled the score late in regulation through a precise header from defender Issa Diop, who connected with a cross from substitute Chemsdine Talbi.
The equalizer sent the match into a grueling extra time period.
Verbruggen delivered another magnificent save in extra time to deny Soufiane Rahimi from close range.
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With neither team breaking the deadlock, Saibari eventually sealed the dramatic victory for Morocco from the penalty spot.
