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Morocco

Familiarity adds spice to Morocco-Netherlands last-32 clash

The Netherlands look to be in good form after the group stage.
The Netherlands look to be in good form after the group stage.

Orange wave: Dutch World Cup dream gathers pace

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman (right) celebrating after their second goal in the 3-1 World Cup win over Tunisia on June 25.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman (right) celebrating after their second goal in the 3-1 World Cup win over Tunisia on June 25.

Hakimi to appeal ruling to stand trial for rape, lawyer says

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Morocco v Haiti - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Morocco's Achraf Hakimi IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Brett Davis
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Morocco v Haiti - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Morocco's Achraf Hakimi IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Brett Davis

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman wary of Morocco threat despite topping World Cup group

the Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said attention had already turned to the knockout clash in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 29.
the Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said attention had already turned to the knockout clash in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 29.

Morocco believe in World Cup ambitions but disappointed after finishing group runners-up

Morocco’s coach Mohamed Ouahbi said they have the potential to become world champions.
Morocco’s coach Mohamed Ouahbi said they have the potential to become world champions.

Haiti prove they belong on the World Cup stage and vow to return

Haiti’s return after a 52-year absence may have ended in similar fashion, three defeats from three, but they went out in style.
Haiti’s return after a 52-year absence may have ended in similar fashion, three defeats from three, but they went out in style.

Carlo Ancelotti tells Brazil to stay calm after Neymar returns at World Cup and Vinicius sparkles

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Scotland v Brazil - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Brazil's Neymar Jr. shakes hands with coach Carlo Ancelotti after the match REUTERS/Marco Bello
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Scotland v Brazil - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Brazil's Neymar Jr. shakes hands with coach Carlo Ancelotti after the match REUTERS/Marco Bello

Morocco earn comeback 4-2 win over Haiti to reach last 32 as group runners-up

Morocco’s Gessime Yassine celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Haiti with his teammates on June 25.
Morocco’s Gessime Yassine celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Haiti with his teammates on June 25.

Morocco make four changes as they go on the attack v Haiti

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Morocco v Haiti - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Morocco's Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari walk on the pitch before the match REUTERS/Claudia Greco
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Morocco v Haiti - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Morocco's Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari walk on the pitch before the match REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Morocco target top spot in group ahead of Brazil

Morocco will have to beat Haiti for a chance to finish top of Group I.
Morocco will have to beat Haiti for a chance to finish top of Group I.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.