The Netherlands will face Morocco in the World Cup round of 32 match at the BBVA Stadium, Guadalupe.
This meeting between the two teams could be called the first major duel in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup or even a meeting that should have occurred in at least the quarter-finals.
Both teams had quite good achievements at the 2022 World Cup and the 2026 World Cup could be a testament to how both teams develop four years later.
At the 2022 World Cup, the Netherlands reached the quarter-finals, while Morocco surprised everyone by becoming the first African nation to reach the semi-finals.
The meeting between the two teams will be an interesting match to watch, especially since both the Netherlands and Morocco have world-class players.
The Netherlands are equipped with the title of Group F champion
The Netherlands came into the round of 32 after finishing first in Group F, winning a competition with Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.
The Oranje qualified for the 2026 World Cup after topping Group G of the European qualifying group, remaining unbeaten with six wins and two draws.
The Netherlands have had some less-than-satisfactory results in their preparations for the 2026 World Cup, but Ronald Koeman's squad remains undeterred.
In their first Group F qualifying match they faced Asian powerhouse Japan, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
After failing to start the 2026 World Cup with a perfect result, the Netherlands bounced back and crushed Sweden 5-1.
In the final group stage match, Virgil van Dijk and his teammates beat Tunisia 3-1, securing their place as group winners in the round of 32.
