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Morocco Wins Penalties, Dutch Celebrations Spark Arrests, Wilders Outrage

6/30/2026

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Morocco beat the Netherlands on penalties, with Ismael Saibari scoring the decisive spot-kick.
Around 440,000 Dutch residents of Moroccan descent celebrated peacefully in Amsterdam, waving flags.
After being pelted with bottles and fireworks, police in The Hague arrested ten fans near Omroep West and four in Rotterdam.
Geert Wilders posted an anti-Islam insult and AI referee image before the game, then congratulated Morocco on X.

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Morocco beat the Netherlands on penalties, with Ismael Saibari scoring the decisive spot-kick.
Around 440,000 Dutch residents of Moroccan descent celebrated peacefully in Amsterdam, waving flags.
After being pelted with bottles and fireworks, police in The Hague arrested ten fans near Omroep West and four in Rotterdam.
Geert Wilders posted an anti-Islam insult and AI referee image before the game, then congratulated Morocco on X.