What happened: Netherlands and Morocco are set for a single-elimination Round of 32 meeting at the 2026 World Cup. Both nations arrive unbeaten across their recent run, setting up a tightly matched knockout. A place in the Round of 16 is on the line.

Why it matters: With no second leg and no margin for error, one mistake can decide the tie. Netherlands carry a high-scoring recent run while Morocco have been miserly at the back, framing an attack-versus-defense knockout where tempo and game management matter most.

What to watch: Watch the team sheets at kickoff and which side imposes its tempo early in a tie that allows no replay.