World Cup 2026: Netherlands and Morocco Level at Half-Time (0-0)
The Netherlands and Morocco are locked at 0-0 at half-time in their 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match at the Monterrey stadium.
SUMMARY
The Netherlands and Morocco are level at half-time at the Monterrey stadium, after a cagey first half in this 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match. The score remains 0-0 after 45 minutes marked by few clear-cut chances and possession slightly in Morocco’s favor.
The match, which kicked off at 19:00 local time, has seen the two teams deploy distinct strategies, with a 3-4-2-1 for the Dutch under Ronald Koeman and a 4-2-3-1 for Morocco, led by Mohamed Ouahbi. Despite solid work in midfield, the attacks have struggled to make an impact on the scoreboard.
Morocco have had slightly more of the ball, with 54% possession compared with 44% for the Netherlands, and have been more incisive with two shots on target to none for the Dutch. Corner kicks are also in Morocco’s favor (2 to 1).
The first notable opportunities came from the Moroccan side, including a 13th-minute burst by Ismael Saibari that was stopped by Virgil van Dijk. The match has nevertheless remained tense, with tempers calmed after an altercation between Saibari and Jan Paul van Hecke in the 8th minute, with no sanction.
The Netherlands operate in a 3-4-2-1 with a solid defensive base
The Netherlands line up with a three-man back line made up of Virgil van Dijk, Jan Paul van Hecke and Nathan Aké. In this system, Denzel Dumfries and Micky van de Ven operate on the flanks, supporting a three-man midfield combining Frenkie de Jong and Ryan Gravenberch, with Tijjani Reijnders complementing them. In attack, Cody Gakpo, Brian Brobbey and Crysencio Summerville are trying to break through a compact Moroccan defense. Bart Verbruggen has been alert, making two decisive saves.
Morocco press on with a 4-2-3-1 orchestrated by Mohamed Ouahbi
Morocco are relying on a back four with Achraf Hakimi and Noussair Mazraoui as full-backs, protected by Ayyoub Bouaddi and Neil El Aynaoui in midfield. Their attacking creativity comes through Brahim Díaz, Azzedine Ounahi and Bilal El Khannouss, with Ismael Saibari leading the line. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has had to intervene several times, notably to deal with Dutch attempts. The first half points to a lively and balanced second half, with the score still goalless.
Morocco
- 46'Remplacement - R. Mofokeng (remplace T. Mbatha)
- 54'Carton jaune - N. Saliba
- 59'Remplacement - N. Saliba (remplace N. Sigur)
- 59'Remplacement - M. Bombito (remplace L. De Fougerolles)
- 67'Carton jaune - N. Sigur
- 70'Remplacement - T. Oluwaseyi (remplace P. David)
- 70'Remplacement - L. Millar (remplace J. Shaffelburg)
- 75'Remplacement - T. Buchanan (remplace A. Davies)
- 86'Remplacement - E. Makgopa (remplace I. Rayners)
- 86'Remplacement - T. Maseko (remplace T. Moremi)
- 90+2'But - S. Eustaquio
- 1 Ronwen Williams Goalkeeper
- 20 Khuliso Mudau Defender
- 21 Ime Okon Defender
- 14 Mbekezeli Mbokazi Defender
- 6 Aubrey Modiba Defender
- 4 Teboho Mokoena Midfielder
- 13 Sphephelo Sithole Midfielder
- 12 Thapelo Maseko Midfielder
- 10 Relebohile Mofokeng Midfielder
- 7 Oswin Appollis Midfielder
- 17 Evidence Makgopa Forward
- 16 Sipho Chaine
- 22 Ricardo Goss
- 2 Tholo Thabang Matuludi
- 3 Khulumani Ndamane
- 18 Samukelo Kabini
- 19 Nkosinathi Sibisi
- 24 Olwethu Makhanya
- 26 Bradley Cross
- 5 Thalente Mbatha
- 23 Jayden Adams
- 8 Tshepang Moremi
- 25 Kamogelo Sebelebele
- 9 Lyle Foster
- 15 Iqraam Rayners
- 16 Maxime Crépeau Goalkeeper
- 2 Alistair Johnston Defender
- 15 Moise Bombito Defender
- 13 Derek Cornelius Defender
- 22 Richie Laryea Defender
- 17 Tajon Buchanan Midfielder
- 25 Nathan-Dylan Saliba Midfielder
- 7 Stephen Eustaquio Midfielder
- 11 Liam Millar Midfielder
- 10 Jonathan David Forward
- 12 Tani Oluwaseyi Forward
- 1 Dayne St. Clair
- 18 Owen Goodman
- 3 Alfie Jones
- 4 Luc De Fougerolles
- 5 Joel Waterman
- 19 Alphonso Davies
- 23 Niko Sigur
- 6 Mathieu Choinière
- 14 Jacob Shaffelburg
- 20 Ali Ahmed
- 21 Jonathan Osorio
- 9 Cyle Larin
- 24 Promise David
- 26 Jayden Nelson
- Tirs cadres : South Africa 1 / Canada 6
- Tirs : South Africa 5 / Canada 11
- Possession : South Africa 57% / Canada 43%
- Corners : South Africa 1 / Canada 4
- Fautes : South Africa 8 / Canada 14
- Cartons jaunes : South Africa 0 / Canada 2
- Passes : South Africa 446 / Canada 326
- Precision des passes : South Africa 85% / Canada 79%
- xG : South Africa 0.10 / Canada 1.23
- Ronwen Williams (South Africa) : note 8.2, 5 arret(s)
- Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) : note 8
- Stephen Eustaquio (Canada) : note 7.7
- Khuliso Mudau (South Africa) : note 7.3
- Ime Okon (South Africa) : note 7.2
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa) : note 7.2
- Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa) : note 7.2
- Tani Oluwaseyi (Canada) : note 7.2
- I. Koné : Canada · Missing Fixture · Fracture Of Lower Leg
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
- 12'Carton jaune - K. Sano
- 14'Carton jaune - Casemiro
- 29'But - K. Sano
- 45'Carton jaune - D. Kamada
- 46'Remplacement - Lucas Paqueta (remplace Endrick)
- 48'Carton jaune - Danilo
- 56'But - Casemiro (passe Gabriel)
- 66'Remplacement - M. Cunha (remplace G. Martinelli)
- 66'Remplacement - R. Doan (remplace Y. Sugawara)
- 66'Remplacement - K. Nakamura (remplace J. Suzuki)
- 78'Remplacement - D. Kamada (remplace A. Tanaka)
- 78'Remplacement - J. Ito (remplace S. Machino)
- 84'Carton jaune - J. Suzuki
- 90+2'Remplacement - Casemiro (remplace Fabinho)
- 90+5'But - G. Martinelli (passe Bruno Guimaraes)
- 90+7'Remplacement - D. Maeda (remplace K. Ogawa)
- 90+8'Remplacement - Bruno Guimaraes (remplace Danilo Santos)
- 1 Alisson Goalkeeper
- 13 Danilo Defender
- 4 Marquinhos Defender
- 3 Gabriel Magalhães Defender
- 16 Douglas Santos Defender
- 8 Bruno Guimarães Midfielder
- 5 Casemiro Midfielder
- 20 Lucas Paquetá Midfielder
- 26 Rayan Forward
- 9 Matheus Cunha Forward
- 7 Vinícius Júnior Forward
- 19 Endrick
- 22 Gabriel Martinelli
- 23 Ederson
- 12 Weverton
- 6 Alex Sandro
- 14 Bremer
- 15 Léo Pereira
- 24 Roger Ibañez
- 2 Éderson
- 17 Fabinho
- 21 Luiz Henrique
- 18 Danilo Santos
- 25 Igor Thiago
- 10 Neymar
- 1 Zion Suzuki Goalkeeper
- 22 Takehiro Tomiyasu Defender
- 3 Shogo Taniguchi Defender
- 21 Hiroki Itō Defender
- 10 Ritsu Doan Midfielder
- 24 Kaishu Sano Midfielder
- 15 Daichi Kamada Midfielder
- 13 Keito Nakamura Midfielder
- 14 Junya Ito Forward
- 11 Daizen Maeda Forward
- 18 Ayase Ueda Forward
- 2 Yukinari Sugawara
- 25 Junnosuke Suzuki
- 12 Keisuke Osako
- 23 Tomoki Hayakawa
- 4 Ko Itakura
- 5 Yuto Nagatomo
- 16 Tsuyoshi Watanabe
- 20 Ayumu Seko
- 7 Ao Tanaka
- 17 Yuito Suzuki
- 8 Takefusa Kubo
- 6 Shuto Machino
- 19 Koki Ogawa
- 26 Kento Shiogai
- 9 Keisuke Goto
- Tirs cadres : Brazil 6 / Japan 2
- Tirs : Brazil 16 / Japan 5
- Possession : Brazil 68% / Japan 32%
- Corners : Brazil 3 / Japan 2
- Fautes : Brazil 4 / Japan 8
- Cartons jaunes : Brazil 2 / Japan 2
- Passes : Brazil 588 / Japan 273
- Precision des passes : Brazil 92% / Japan 84%
- xG : Brazil 1.44 / Japan 0.23
- Casemiro (Brazil) : note 8.2, 1 but(s), 1 carton(s) jaune(s)
- Kaishu Sano (Japan) : note 7.6, 1 but(s), 1 carton(s) jaune(s)
- Gabriel Magalhães (Brazil) : note 7.3, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Zion Suzuki (Japan) : note 7.3, 4 arret(s)
- Takehiro Tomiyasu (Japan) : note 7.7
- Marquinhos (Brazil) : note 7.5
- Douglas Santos (Brazil) : note 7.5
- Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) : note 7.5
- Raphinha : Brazil · Missing Fixture · Hamstring Muscle Injury
- 14/10/2025 Japan 3-2 Brazil (Friendlies)
- 06/06/2022 Japan 0-1 Brazil (Friendlies)
- 10/11/2017 Japan 1-3 Brazil (Friendlies)
- 15/06/2013 Brazil 3-0 Japan (Confederations Cup)
- 42'But - J. Enciso (passe M. Galarza)
- 46'Remplacement - F. Nmecha (remplace L. Goretzka)
- 54'But - K. Havertz (passe F. Wirtz)
- 55'Remplacement - G. Avalos (remplace G. Caballero)
- 57'Remplacement - J. Enciso (remplace Mauricio)
- 63'Remplacement - D. Undav (remplace J. Musiala)
- 65'Carton jaune - A. Cubas
- 79'Remplacement - A. Pavlovic (remplace W. Anton)
- 88'Remplacement - L. Sane (remplace N. Woltemade)
- 91'Remplacement - M. Almiron (remplace G. Velazquez)
- 99'Remplacement - J. Caceres (remplace B. Ojeda)
- 99'Remplacement - D. Bobadilla (remplace A. Sanabria)
- 102'VAR - J. Tah
- 105'Carton jaune - G. Alfaro
- 105+1'Carton jaune - J. Nagelsmann
- 106'Carton jaune - K. Havertz
- 110'Remplacement - F. Wirtz (remplace N. Amiri)
- 110'Remplacement - A. Rudiger (remplace M. Thiaw)
- 115'Carton jaune - J. Musiala
- 117'Carton jaune - M. Galarza
- 120+2'Remplacement - J. Alonso (remplace Fabian Balbuena)
- 120+1'But - Mauricio
- 120+2'But - J. Kimmich
- 120+2'But - G. Gomez
- 120+3'But - J. Musiala
- 120+3'But - M. Galarza
- 120+5'But - N. Amiri
- 120+6'But - J. Canale
- 1 Manuel Neuer Goalkeeper
- 6 Joshua Kimmich Defender
- 4 Jonathan Tah Defender
- 2 Antonio Rüdiger Defender
- 18 Nathaniel Brown Defender
- 19 Leroy Sané Midfielder
- 23 Felix Nmecha Midfielder
- 5 Aleksandar Pavlović Midfielder
- 17 Florian Wirtz Midfielder
- 7 Kai Havertz Forward
- 26 Deniz Undav Forward
- 8 Leon Goretzka
- 10 Jamal Musiala
- 3 Waldemar Anton
- 11 Nick Woltemade
- 21 Alexander Nübel
- 12 Oliver Baumann
- 22 David Raum
- 24 Malick Thiaw
- 13 Pascal Groß
- 16 Angelo Stiller
- 25 Assan Ouédraogo
- 9 Jamie Leweling
- 20 Nadiem Amiri
- 14 Maximilian Beier
- 12 Orlando Gill Goalkeeper
- 4 Juan Cáceres Defender
- 15 Gustavo Gómez Defender
- 13 José Canale Defender
- 6 Junior Alonso Defender
- 10 Miguel Almirón Midfielder
- 16 Damián Bobadilla Midfielder
- 14 Andrés Cubas Midfielder
- 23 Matías Galarza Midfielder
- 21 Gabriel Ávalos Forward
- 19 Julio Enciso Forward
- 24 Gustavo Caballero
- 11 Mauricio
- 22 Gastón Olveira
- 1 Roberto Fernández
- 2 Gustavo Velázquez
- 3 Omar Alderete
- 5 Fabián Balbuena
- 26 Alexandro Maidana
- 20 Braian Ojeda
- 17 Alejandro Romero
- 7 Ramón Sosa
- 9 Antonio Sanabria
- 18 Alex Arce
- 25 Isidro Pitta
- Tirs cadres : Germany 6 / Paraguay 3
- Tirs : Germany 21 / Paraguay 7
- Possession : Germany 75% / Paraguay 25%
- Corners : Germany 16 / Paraguay 6
- Fautes : Germany 18 / Paraguay 12
- Cartons jaunes : Germany 2 / Paraguay 2
- Passes : Germany 799 / Paraguay 257
- Precision des passes : Germany 90% / Paraguay 63%
- xG : Germany 1.49 / Paraguay 0.42
- Kai Havertz (Germany) : note 8, 1 but(s), 1 carton(s) jaune(s)
- Orlando Gill (Paraguay) : note 8.2, 6 arret(s)
- Julio Enciso (Paraguay) : note 7.6, 1 but(s)
- Florian Wirtz (Germany) : note 8.3, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Matías Galarza (Paraguay) : note 6.9, 1 passe(s) decisive(s), 1 carton(s) jaune(s)
- Manuel Neuer (Germany) : note 6.9, 2 arret(s)
- José Canale (Paraguay) : note 7.5
- Joshua Kimmich (Germany) : note 7.3
- N. Brown : Germany · Missing Fixture · Adductor Injury
- N. Schlotterbeck : Germany · Missing Fixture · Ligament Stretching
- D. Gómez : Paraguay · Missing Fixture · Yellow Card
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
- 47'Carton jaune - I. Diop
- 71'Remplacement - N. Ake (remplace T. Koopmeiners)
- 71'Remplacement - B. Brobbey (remplace W. Weghorst)
- 72'But - C. Gakpo (passe C. Summerville)
- 75'Remplacement - C. Riad (remplace A. Salah-Eddine)
- 79'Remplacement - B. Diaz (remplace G. Yassine)
- 79'Remplacement - A. Bouaddi (remplace S. El Mourabet)
- 1 Bart Verbruggen Goalkeeper
- 6 Jan Paul van Hecke Defender
- 4 Virgil van Dijk Defender
- 5 Nathan Aké Defender
- 22 Denzel Dumfries Midfielder
- 8 Ryan Gravenberch Midfielder
- 21 Frenkie de Jong Midfielder
- 15 Micky van de Ven Midfielder
- 24 Crysencio Summerville Forward
- 11 Cody Gakpo Forward
- 19 Brian Brobbey Forward
- 23 Mark Flekken
- 13 Robin Roefs
- 25 Jorrel Hato
- 2 Lutsharel Geertruida
- 12 Mats Wieffer
- 16 Guus Til
- 7 Justin Kluivert
- 3 Marten de Roon
- 26 Quinten Timber
- 20 Teun Koopmeiners
- 14 Tijjani Reijnders
- 18 Donyell Malen
- 10 Memphis Depay
- 9 Wout Weghorst
- 17 Noa Lang
- 1 Yassine Bounou Goalkeeper
- 2 Achraf Hakimi Defender
- 14 Issa Diop Defender
- 18 Chadi Riad Defender
- 3 Noussair Mazraoui Defender
- 6 Ayyoub Bouaddi Midfielder
- 24 Neil El Aynaoui Midfielder
- 10 Brahim Díaz Midfielder
- 8 Azzedine Ounahi Midfielder
- 23 Bilal El Khannouss Midfielder
- 11 Ismael Saibari Forward
- 22 Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti
- 12 Munir El Kajoui
- 26 Anass Salah-Eddine
- 5 Marwane Saadane
- 25 Redouane Halhal
- 19 Youssef Belammari
- 13 Zakaria El Ouahdi
- 17 Amine Sbai
- 7 Chemsdine Talbi
- 16 Gessime Yassine
- 15 Samir El Mourabet
- 4 Sofyan Amrabat
- 20 Ayoub El Kaabi
- 21 Ayoube Amaimouni Echghouyab
- 9 Soufiane Rahimi
- Tirs cadres : Netherlands 2 / Morocco 3
- Tirs : Netherlands 6 / Morocco 9
- Possession : Netherlands 35% / Morocco 65%
- Corners : Netherlands 4 / Morocco 7
- Fautes : Netherlands 10 / Morocco 7
- Cartons jaunes : Netherlands 0 / Morocco 1
- Passes : Netherlands 286 / Morocco 525
- Precision des passes : Netherlands 82% / Morocco 90%
- xG : Netherlands 0.23 / Morocco 0.47
- Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) : note 7.2, 1 but(s)
- Bart Verbruggen (Netherlands) : note 7.6, 4 arret(s)
- Crysencio Summerville (Netherlands) : note 7.3, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Neil El Aynaoui (Morocco) : note 7.3
- Azzedine Ounahi (Morocco) : note 7.3
- Noussair Mazraoui (Morocco) : note 7.2
- Ayyoub Bouaddi (Morocco) : note 7
- Jan Paul van Hecke (Netherlands) : note 6.9
No confirmed absence yet.
- 31/05/2017 Morocco 1-2 Netherlands (Friendlies)
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
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