World Cup 2026: Netherlands and Morocco starting lineups

The Netherlands and Morocco have named their starting lineups for their 2026 World Cup round-of-16 clash at Monterrey Stadium on Tuesday, June 30.

Henry DONCHE

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On 30 Jun 2026 at 01:33 Updated 30 Jun 2026

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Illustration du match Pays-Bas VS Maroc, le 30/06/2026 02:00, stade Monterrey Stadium

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The standout clash in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup pits the Netherlands against Morocco this Tuesday, June 30, at 2:00 a.m. GMT+1 at Monterrey Stadium. This knockout match will see two tactically distinct sides face off, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.

Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands line up in a 3-4-2-1, with a three-man central defense led by Virgil van Dijk, alongside Jan Paul van Hecke and Nathan Aké. Their four-man midfield features versatile players such as Frenkie de Jong and Ryan Gravenberch, while the attack is built around Cody Gakpo, Brian Brobbey and Crysencio Summerville in support of centre-forward Donyell Malen.

For their part, Morocco, coached by Mohamed Ouahbi, rely on a classic 4-2-3-1. Their defensive line of Achraf Hakimi, Issa Diop, Chadi Riad and Noussair Mazraoui will provide solidity to a team counting on the attacking trio of Brahim Díaz, Bilal El Khannouss and Ismael Saibari to supply the lone striker of the day. In midfield, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Neil El Aynaoui must orchestrate the balance.

No major absences have been reported for either squad, ensuring a match with full-strength groups in these lineups announced a few hours before kick-off.

Netherlands lineup analysis

Ronald Koeman has chosen a three-defender system built around the experienced Virgil van Dijk. He is flanked by Jan Paul van Hecke and Nathan Aké, a trio tasked with defensive solidity. On the flanks of the four-man midfield are Denzel Dumfries and Micky van de Ven, while Frenkie de Jong and Ryan Gravenberch occupy the central roles, supported by Tijjani Reijnders. The attacking setup relies on Crysencio Summerville and Cody Gakpo supporting Brian Brobbey in a flexible 3-4-2-1 system. Young goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen starts in goal. On the bench, Memphis Depay and Donyell Malen are among the options, offering reinvigorating attacking alternatives.

Morocco lineup analysis

Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi names a traditional 4-2-3-1 with Yassine Bounou in goal. The back four relies on Achraf Hakimi and Noussair Mazraoui on the flanks, while Issa Diop and Chadi Riad form the central pairing. The double pivot in midfield is made up of Ayyoub Bouaddi and Neil El Aynaoui. In attack, Brahim Díaz takes on a creative role behind an attacking trio made up of Bilal El Khannouss, Ismael Saibari and Ismaël Saibari. This setup aims to balance defensive solidity and attacking speed to counter the Dutch.

With these choices, both coaches are highlighting their experienced leaders and a clear tactical plan to qualify for the next round of the competition.

Starting lineups

Netherlands

Formation3-4-2-1Head coachRonald Koeman

Starters11

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

Substitutes15

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

Morocco

Formation4-2-3-1Head coachMohamed Ouahbi

Starters11

1 Yassine Bounou Goalkeeper
2 Achraf Hakimi Defender
14 Issa Diop Defender
18 Chadi Riad Defender
3 Noussair Mazraoui Defender
24 Neil El Aynaoui Midfielder
6 Ayyoub Bouaddi Midfielder
10 Brahim Díaz Midfielder
8 Azzedine Ounahi Midfielder
23 Bilal El Khannouss Midfielder
11 Ismael Saibari Forward

Substitutes15

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

Netherlands

Penalties finished 1-1 (2-3 pens) Estadio BBVA

Morocco

30/06/2026 02:00 Round of 32 90 min 1-1 Pens 2-3

Fil du match

47'Carton jaune - I. DiopMaroc, 47e
71'Remplacement - N. Ake (remplace T. Koopmeiners)Pays-Bas, 71e
71'Remplacement - B. Brobbey (remplace W. Weghorst)Pays-Bas, 71e
72'But - C. Gakpo (passe C. Summerville)Pays-Bas, 72e
75'Remplacement - C. Riad (remplace A. Salah-Eddine)Maroc, 75e
79'Remplacement - B. Diaz (remplace G. Yassine)Maroc, 79e
79'Remplacement - A. Bouaddi (remplace S. El Mourabet)Maroc, 79e
86'Remplacement - A. Ounahi (remplace S. Rahimi)Maroc, 86e
86'Remplacement - M. van de Ven (remplace J. Hato)Pays-Bas, 86e
86'Remplacement - R. Gravenberch (remplace Q. Timber)Pays-Bas, 86e
87'Remplacement - B. El Khannouss (remplace C. Talbi)Maroc, 87e
90+1'But - I. Diop (passe C. Talbi)Maroc, 90+1e
110'Remplacement - F. de Jong (remplace M. De Roon)Pays-Bas, 110e
113'Remplacement - C. Gakpo (remplace J. Kluivert)Pays-Bas, 113e
120+1'But - T. KoopmeinersPays-Bas, 120+1e
120+2'But - S. RahimiMaroc, 120+2e
120+3'But - W. WeghorstPays-Bas, 120+3e
120+3'But - C. TalbiMaroc, 120+3e
120+5'But - I. SaibariMaroc, 120+5e

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