After the conclusion of the second round of the group stage, they will face the Dutch windmills in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, in one of the strongest early matchups in the tournament.
Morocco currently occupies the second position in Group C with 4 points, after an exciting draw against Brazil (1-1) and an important win over Scotland (1-0).
As for the Netherlands, they are leading Group F with the same points total, but with a better goal difference (+4), after a crushing victory over Sweden 5-1 and a draw with Japan 2-2, where the windmills showed a frightening offensive strength by scoring 7 goals in just two matches.
This matchup is a real test for the Moroccan national team, which relies on organized defense and high fighting spirit, against the fast and diverse Dutch attack. Although the Netherlands is a favorite on paper due to its experience and offensive power, Morocco proved in the 2022 World Cup that it is capable of taking down the big teams, which leads Arab fans to anticipate an open and exciting match.
Thus, if the standings of the teams in the groups remain unchanged, Morocco’s opponent will be the Netherlands; however, if Morocco tops its group, the opponent will be Sweden or Japan.
