Netherlands vs Morocco: All-time head-to-head record ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026
The Netherlands and Morocco renew their rivalry in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32
The group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 has concluded, leaving just 32 nations in the race for football’s biggest prize. The knockout stage begins with the Round of 32, where every match is a winner-takes-all contest for a place in the Round of 16. One of the standout ties sees the Netherlands face Morocco at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, with both sides looking to carry their impressive group-stage form into the next phase of the tournament
The Dutch topped Group F after an unbeaten group-stage campaign, while Morocco finished second in Group C behind Brazil on goal difference to book their place in the knockout rounds. With a place in the last 16 at stake, both sides will be eager to add another memorable chapter to a rivalry that has produced closely fought encounters over the years.
Netherlands vs Morocco: Head-to-head record
The Netherlands and Morocco have met three times at the senior international level. The Dutch hold the upper hand with two victories, while Morocco registered their only win in a friendly on home soil in 1999. Their only FIFA World Cup meeting came during the 1994 edition in the United States, when the Netherlands secured a narrow victory to progress from the group stage.
- Matches played: 3
- Netherlands wins: 2
- Morocco wins: 1
- Draws: 0
- Goals scored by the Netherlands: 5
- Goals scored by Morocco: 4
- FIFA World Cup meetings: 1
- International friendlies: 2
Previous meetings between the Netherlands and Morocco
Morocco 1-2 Netherlands – FIFA World Cup 1994 (Group Stage)
The two nations first met at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States. Morocco took a surprise lead through Hassan Nader before the Netherlands responded after the break. Ronald de Boer equalised before Bryan Roy scored the winner late in the game, completing a comeback that secured a 2-1 victory for the Dutch and helped them finish top of their group.
Netherlands 1-2 Morocco – International Friendly (1999)
Five years later, Morocco recorded their first and only victory over the Netherlands in a friendly played in Arnhem. Mustapha Hadji and Youssef Chippo found the net for the visitors, while Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink scored the Netherlands’ lone goal. Morocco produced an impressive display to earn a memorable 2-1 win away from home.
Morocco 1-2 Netherlands – International Friendly (2017)
The most recent meeting took place in Agadir in May 2017. Quincy Promes opened the scoring for the Netherlands before Zakaria Labyad doubled the visitors’ advantage. Morocco pulled one back through Youssef El Arabi, but despite a late push and the Netherlands finishing the match with ten men following Joël Veltman’s dismissal, the Dutch held on to secure another 2-1 victory.
Results of All Previous meetings between the Netherlands vs Morocco
- 29 June 1994: Morocco 1-2 Netherlands – FIFA World Cup (Group Stage)
- 28 April 1999: Netherlands 1-2 Morocco – International Friendly
- 31 May 2017: Morocco 1-2 Netherlands – International Friendly
Where to watch the Netherlands vs Morocco live in India?
The game will be streamed live on Zee5 in India.
Will Brahim Diaz play for Morocco against the Netherlands?
Yes, Brahim Diaz is expected to start for Morocco against the Netherlands.
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