This is the pick of the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. Three-time finalists the Netherlands, who scored more group-stage goals than almost anyone, meet Morocco, the team that lit up Qatar 2022 with a run to the semi-finals and arrive as reigning African champions. It is Dutch firepower against one of the tournament’s most organised sides, with a place in the last 16 on the line. Here is how to watch Netherlands vs Morocco, the kick-off time where you are, the lineups and our prediction.
Kickoff is 9:00 PM ET on Monday, June 29 / 2:00 AM BST early Tuesday at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. In the US it is on Fox. In Britain it is free on ITV1, with streaming on ITVX. Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio takes charge.
Where to Watch Netherlands vs Morocco
Free on ITV1 in the UK. In the US it is on Fox.
Quick tip: UK viewers get this free on ITV1 and ITVX, though it is a 2am kick-off. Our guide to watching the World Cup in the UK lists every channel and time. In the US it is on Fox with Telemundo in Spanish, plus Fubo, Sling and YouTube TV. Always use the official broadcaster for the cleanest, safest stream.
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The Road to the Round of 32
The Netherlands won Group F with seven points and 10 goals, one of the most prolific group-stage returns in the tournament. Morocco finished second in Group C, level on seven points with Brazil and only behind on goal difference. See the full World Cup 2026 groups for every final table.
NetherlandsMoroccoThe winner advances to the Round of 16 to face Canada. If level after 90 minutes, the tie goes to extra time and, if needed, a penalty shootout.
Dutch Firepower Meets the Atlas Lions
The Netherlands looked sluggish in a 2-2 opening draw with Japan, but Ronald Koeman’s side caught fire after that, hammering Sweden 5-1 and beating Tunisia to win Group F with 10 goals, a joint-tournament high. The catalyst was Brian Brobbey, the powerful Sunderland striker handed the number nine role, who scored three times in two starts and gives the Oranje a focal point that lets Cody Gakpo and Donyell Malen flourish around him. With Virgil van Dijk marshalling the back and Frenkie de Jong dictating midfield, the Dutch are genuine contenders, even if the trophy has eluded them through three losing finals.
There is one nagging worry: the defence. For all their attacking quality, the Netherlands have not kept a clean sheet in seven matches, and against a side as sharp as Morocco that could be costly. Koeman is expected to make just one change from the Tunisia win, with Micky van de Ven coming in at left-back, while Brobbey and Denzel Dumfries have shaken off minor knocks.
Morocco are no ordinary last-32 opponent. The Atlas Lions stunned the world in 2022, becoming the first African and Arab nation to reach a World Cup semi-final, and they are now the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions, ranked among the world’s top ten. Mohamed Ouahbi’s side opened this tournament with a hugely impressive 1-1 draw with Brazil, in which they more than matched the favourites, before edging Scotland and beating Haiti 4-2. Ismael Saibari, soon to join Bayern Munich, has scored in all three games, Achraf Hakimi has been outstanding storming forward from right-back, and Brahim Diaz can unlock any defence.
This has the makings of a classic. The Netherlands carry the bigger attacking threat, but Morocco are better organised and, on their day, can compete with anyone, as they showed against Brazil. The key duel is Hakimi’s overlapping runs against Gakpo and Malen, who will look to attack the space he leaves. It feels too close to call: the Dutch attack gives them a slight edge, but do not be surprised if Morocco’s discipline drags this to extra time and, perhaps, penalties.
How They Might Line Up
Koeman is expected to make one change, with Van de Ven returning at left-back; Brobbey and Dumfries are passed fit. Morocco bring back first-choice names such as Mazraoui, Diop and Bouaddi, with Saibari again leading the line.
NETHERLANDS · Koeman · 4-3-3Verbruggen · Dumfries, Van Dijk (c), Van Hecke, Van de Ven · Gravenberch, De Jong, Reijnders · Malen, Brobbey, Gakpo
MOROCCO · Ouahbi · 4-2-3-1Bono · Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui · El Aynaoui, Bouaddi · Brahim, Ounahi, El Khannouss · Saibari
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A Word on Estadio BBVA
Home to Liga MX side Monterrey (Rayados), Estadio BBVA is known as Monterrey Stadium during the tournament. A striking modern arena with Cerro de la Silla mountain as its backdrop, it is hosting its fourth and final World Cup match here. There is more on it at Wikipedia.
Their only World Cup meeting came in the 1994 group stage, a 2-1 Netherlands win with Dennis Bergkamp involved in both goals. Curiously, all three meetings between the sides have finished 2-1, the most recent a 2017 friendly the Dutch also won. This is their first World Cup clash in 32 years.
Netherlands vs Morocco: Quick Answers
What time does Netherlands vs Morocco kick off?
9pm Eastern in the US, which is 8pm Central and 7pm local in Monterrey. For UK viewers that is 2am BST in the early hours of Tuesday, June 30. In Amsterdam it is 3am and in Morocco 2am. The date is Monday, June 29, 2026.
What channel is Netherlands vs Morocco on in the US?
Fox has the English-language broadcast, with Telemundo in Spanish. You can also stream it via Fubo, Peacock and YouTube TV.
Is Netherlands vs Morocco free to watch in the UK?
Yes. It is live and free on ITV1, with free streaming via ITVX, though it is a 2am kick-off.
What happens if Netherlands vs Morocco is a draw?
As a knockout tie, if it is level after 90 minutes it goes to 30 minutes of extra time, then a penalty shootout if still level. The winner reaches the Round of 16; the loser is out.
Who does the winner play next?
The winner of Netherlands vs Morocco advances to the Round of 16 to face Canada, with that tie scheduled for July 4 in Houston.
Have Netherlands and Morocco met at a World Cup before?
Yes, once, in the 1994 group stage, when the Netherlands won 2-1. All three meetings between the nations have ended 2-1, including a 2017 friendly the Dutch won.
Who are the key players?
For the Netherlands, Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo and captain Virgil van Dijk. For Morocco, Ismael Saibari, who scored in every group game, plus Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Diaz.
What is the prediction?
We expect a very tight game and would not be surprised if it went to extra time or penalties. The Dutch attack gives them a slight edge, but Morocco, 2022 semi-finalists and African champions, are good enough to win it.
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