The Netherlands meet Morocco tonight as they have their World Cup ambitions seriously tested in a blockbuster round of 32 clash.
Morocco, who remarkably reached the semi-finals in 2022, are out to prove that stunning run was no fluke this year, with the Africa Cup of Nations champions impressing in their opening draw with Brazil before beating Scotland and Haiti to qualify as Group C runners-up.
Ronald Koeman’s side have meanwhile found their groove after drawing their opener with Japan, scoring a combined eight goals in emphatic wins over Sweden and Tunisia as they topped their group.
The Dutch are the most infamous international heavyweight to have never won a World Cup but could make a statement towards ending that wait against the Atlas Lions.
Follow all of the latest updates from Morocco vs Netherlands in the World Cup round of 32 below:
Team news
Morocco have no injury concerns but should make plenty of changes from the team that started against Haiti with first choice players such as Noussair Mazraoui and Issa Diop returing to the line-up.
Chris Wilson29 June 2026 23:16
Team news
Brian Brobbey and Denzel Dumfries have slight knocks and, despite both being passed fit, are doubts to start for the Netherlands. Micky van de Ven should return at the expense of Nathan Ake.
Chris Wilson29 June 2026 23:13
Dutch handed boost over Brobbey and Dumfries
The Netherlands are set to start Denzel Dumfries and Brian Brobbey against Morocco in their World Cup last 32 tie.
The pair were carrying slight knocks, but Ronald Koeman is set to call on the duo to start at the Estadio Monterrey.
Jack Rathborn29 June 2026 23:13
When is Netherlands v Morocco?
The fixture will take place at Monterrey Stadium on Tuesday 30 June at 2am BST (6pm PT / 8pm CT / 9pm ET).
How can I watch it?
In the UK, the game will air live on ITV1 and ITV X. In the US, it will air live on Fox Sports.
Chris Wilson29 June 2026 23:10
Morocco vs Netherlands live
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The Netherlands are ramping up their momentum in this tournament after a slow start against Japan. Though the Dutch twice managed to get themselves ahead they were reeled in by the Japanese in a 2-2. Yet, their next two games were superb wins over Sweden and Tunisia. They scored eight goals across the two fixtures and have found their feet in the competition ahead of a testing last-32 opponent.
Morocco, meanwhile, finished second in Group C having been beaten to top spot by Brazil’s goal difference. The African champions defeated Haiti and Scotland in the group stages and earned a fine 1-1 draw against the Selecao. They reached the 2022 World Cup semi-finals and will be hoping for a lengthy run this time around too.
Chris Wilson29 June 2026 23:04
Good evening
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of tonight’s World Cup round of 32 match between the Netherlands and Morocco.
The Dutch take on the African ‘champions’ in one of the most hotly anticipated matches of the tournament so far, with the Dutch slight favourites ahead of kick-off.
We’ll have all the latest team news and updates right here for you.
Chris Wilson29 June 2026 22:58