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Netherlands vs Morocco Match Summary
Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 30 June 2026 |
Match Time | 02:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Estadio Monterrey |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | ITV 1, RTE 2 |
This is a heavyweight Round of 32 tie at Estadio Monterrey, with the Netherlands favoured but Morocco arriving as a side nobody in this tournament wants to face.
The Dutch topped Group F unbeaten with seven points from three matches, two wins and a draw, signing off with a 3-1 win over Tunisia on 25 June 2026.
Morocco came through as Group C runners-up on seven points, level with leaders Brazil, after a 4-2 win over Haiti on 24 June 2026 sealed their place.
The Netherlands lead the head-to-head having won both previous meetings, and this tie falls 32 years to the day after their 2-1 World Cup win over Morocco on 29 June 1994.
Netherlands vs Morocco Form
The Netherlands are hitting top gear, banging in 10 goals across the group stage. They drew 2-2 with Japan, then thumped Sweden 5-1 before a 3-1 win over Tunisia. Brian Brobbey has been the spearhead with three goals at the tournament, including a brace against Sweden.
Morocco went unbeaten in Group C, drawing 1-1 with Brazil, edging Scotland 1-0 and then beating Haiti 4-2. Ismael Saibari has been the standout, scoring in all three group games, while Brahim Diaz has chipped in with assists from the right.
Netherlands vs Morocco Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Netherlands: No injury concerns reported.
Morocco: N. Aguerd (Injured/doubtful), A. Ezzalzouli (Injured/doubtful).
Netherlands
The Netherlands have no injury concerns and are likely to make just one change from their final group game win over Tunisia. Micky van de Ven, rested for that clash, comes back in to replace Nathan Ake at left-back. Brian Brobbey should lead the line again after three goals in as many games.
Morocco
Morocco are likely to make two changes from beating Haiti 4-2 in their final group outing. Fulham's Issa Diop and impressive young midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi should return after both were rested, while Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli are doubtful.
Netherlands vs Morocco Predicted Lineup
Netherlands
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Dijk, Van Hecke, Van de Ven; De Jong, Reijnders, Gravenberch; Malen, Brobbey, Gakpo
Morocco
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Bounou; Hakimi, Riad, Diop, Mazraoui; Aynaoui, Bouaddi; Diaz, Ounahi, El Khannouss; Saibari
Netherlands vs Morocco Key Stats & Match Facts
The Netherlands win bet has landed in seven of their last 10 matches against all opponents.
Morocco's win bet has also landed in seven of their last 10 matches against all opponents.
Ismael Saibari has scored in each of his last three FIFA World Cup appearances.
Brian Brobbey has scored three goals at this World Cup, including a brace against Sweden on 20 June 2026.
Both previous meetings between these sides ended in a Netherlands win.
Netherlands vs Morocco Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: The Netherlands are favourites with a projected 2-1 scoreline, and that feels right given how clinical the Dutch have looked. Morocco are stubborn and dangerous, but we fancy the Dutch to edge it. Netherlands to win.
Best Bets
Netherlands to win at 6/5 with QuinnBet. The Dutch are fancied at 48% and have hit top form, so the longer of the two sides in this fixture makes plenty of sense at the price.
Both Teams to Score - Yes at 19/20 with William Hill. With a projected 2-1 scoreline and Morocco's attack carrying real threat through Saibari, goals at both ends is a potential outcome to consider.
Netherlands vs Morocco Bet Builder
Our three-leg bet builder leans on the goal threat in this tie, pairing Ismael Saibari and Cody Gakpo to deliver, with Over 3.5 Total Goals completing the ticket.
Ismael Saibari Anytime Goalscorer is the anchor. The Morocco man has scored in each of his last three appearances and is in the form of his life heading into the knockouts.
Cody Gakpo Over 0.5 Shots On Target makes sense for a forward who tests the keeper regularly, with this selection landing in seven of his last nine outings.
Over 3.5 Total Goals is backed by the Dutch attack, with four or more goals in three of the Netherlands' last three World Cup matches and the line hitting in four of their last four.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 13/1 and is as short as 9.16/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £38 from best to worst price.
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Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.
Netherlands vs Morocco Talking Points
Morocco's strength in depth is a real talking point. Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who took over on 5 March 2026 after Walid Regragui resigned through exhaustion, has openly set the target of winning the whole tournament, and his bench delivered against Haiti when substitutes Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine struck late to seal a 4-2 win. The Dutch carry threats all over the pitch too, with defender Jan Paul van Hecke heading home a crucial 62nd-minute goal to settle the Tunisia game. Netherlands are fancied here, but Morocco fear nobody, and this has the makings of a tight, gripping knockout tie.
Netherlands vs Morocco Predictions FAQs
When is the Netherlands vs Morocco World Cup 2026 game?
The World Cup 2026 match between the Netherlands and Morocco is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 30 June 2026. Kickoff is set for 02:00 UK time.
What is the prediction for Netherlands vs Morocco?
The prediction for this World Cup 2026 fixture highlights a highly competitive match, with both teams looking to secure a crucial victory.
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