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Morocco Beats Netherlands; Fans Celebrate, Hague Police Use Water Cannons

6/30/2026

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Morocco defeated the Netherlands on penalties, eliminating the Dutch team from the World Cup.
Police in The Hague used water cannons and arrested several individuals after heavy fireworks were set off in the Schilderswijk district.
In Casablanca, fans gathered around 5 a.m. local time on a main boulevard to celebrate Ismael Saibari’s decisive spot-kick.
The victory advances the Atlas Lions to a Round of 16 match against co-host Canada on Saturday.

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Morocco defeated the Netherlands on penalties, eliminating the Dutch team from the World Cup.
Police in The Hague used water cannons and arrested several individuals after heavy fireworks were set off in the Schilderswijk district.
In Casablanca, fans gathered around 5 a.m. local time on a main boulevard to celebrate Ismael Saibari’s decisive spot-kick.
The victory advances the Atlas Lions to a Round of 16 match against co-host Canada on Saturday.