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Ounahi brace for Morocco eliminates Canada
A second-half brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a third from Soufiane Rahimi saw Morocco become the first nation to make the quarterfinals of the World Cup with a 3-0 win over co-hosts Canada.
World Cup 2026: Netherlands and Germany crash out, plus Côte d’Ivoire v Norway buildup – live
Paraguay stun Germany, Morocco send Dutch homeEmail us | Bracketology | Golden Boot standingsDepartment of Homeland Security secretary celebrates Iran’s exit with ‘happy dance’In ‘staying classy’ news, here’s Reuters’ latest report from the Dept of Keeping Politics out of Sport:US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran’s elimination from the World Cup, saying he did a “happy dance,” Sports Business Journal reported on Monday.The Iranian team barely missed out on reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament. They drew all three of their matches in Group G and finished as the ninth-best third-place team after Austria scored a last-minute goal against Algeria in the final group-stage match. The top eight third-place teams earned spots in the round of 32. Continue reading...
‘I’d do it again’: Ronald Koeman defiant in defeat after the Netherlands sent home
Dutch coach to ‘reflect on future’ after shootout lossMohamed Ouahbi says Morocco can be ‘unstoppable’An embattled Ronald Koeman said he will consider his future as manager of the Netherlands after they were eliminated from the World Cup by Morocco.The Netherlands tumbled out on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the last-32 tie, the pill even more bitter to swallow because they had been leading at the start of added time. Issa Diop cancelled out Cody Gakpo’s goal and, in a spiky post-match press conference, Koeman said he will decide whether to continue his three-and-a-half year tenure, which is his second in charge of the national team. Continue reading...
Emotional Gakpo scores days after loss of unborn son
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo scores for the Netherlands days after the loss of his unborn son, as they are knocked out on penalties by Morocco.
Netherlands crumble in penalty shootout as Morocco reach last 16
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.