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'Angry' Zlatan puts ALL blame on Koeman for Netherlands' early World Cup exit

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has pulled no punches in his assessment of Ronald Koeman following the Netherlands' dramatic World Cup elimination at the hands of Morocco. The legendary striker accused his former Ajax manager of completely betraying the nation's traditional footballing philosophy by adopting a defensive setup that ultimately backfired in Monterrey.

Van Dijk bizarrely claims Netherlands' 'gameplan worked' after Morocco loss

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has raised eyebrows by claiming the team's "gameplan worked" despite their dramatic World Cup round-of-32 exit against Morocco. The veteran defender played down criticism of his country's deeply conservative performance that ultimately backfired in a painful penalty shootout.

Netherlands v Morocco: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

'I’d do it all the same way!' - Koeman defends tactics after Morocco defeat

Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman has fiercely defended his tactical setup after his side suffered a dramatic penalty shootout elimination against Morocco in the World Cup round of 32. The under-fire manager also revealed he will take immediate time to consider his future following his team's heartbreaking collapse in Monterrey.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Messi leads Mbappe & Co

The 2026 World Cup is underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long road ahead as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here are GOAL's predicted candidates for the prize as we keep track of the tournament's most prolific stars

South Africa v Canada: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

How to get Canada vs Morocco World Cup tickets?

Canada are set to take on Morocco next in the Round of 16 at the World Cup. Here’s how you can secure your tickets

Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 kits

Could we expect something bold for the Morocco strips from PUMA?

Davies reacts to Canada's historic World Cup victory

The 25-year-old defender has expressed his immense pride after Les Rouges secured a historic 1-0 victory over Bafana Bafana to reach the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Bavarians star returned to the side from the bench to help his nation navigate a tense encounter that was settled by a dramatic stoppage-time winner.

Netherlands vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

Comprehensive match preview of the Netherlands vs Morocco at the World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news, and more ahead of this Round of 32 clash in Monterrey.

Spain v Cabo Verde: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It is the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde have achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, with the African nation to face Lionel Messi's Argentina on Friday.

WC26 Power Rankings: Draw opens up for Messi & Argentina

The group stages of the 2026 World Cup are in the books after a thrilling fortnight of action across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Despite a lack of eye-catching fixtures on paper in the new, expanded format, there has been drama aplenty, with all the big names showing up for their respective countries on football's biggest stage.

The African side to back to go the furthest at the World Cup

The knockout rounds of the World Cup have arrived, and it’s the biggest we’ve ever seen, but which African team can navigate it successfully?

Netherlands vs Morocco predictions: Extra time looms in Guadalupe

We’re into the World Cup knockouts. Three Netherlands vs Morocco predictions await as they clash on Tuesday, 30 June.

Scotland v Morocco: Group C - FIFA World Cup 2026

Koeman highlights Hakimi threat as Netherlands expect 'heated' Morocco clash

Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman has singled out Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi as the primary threat ahead of their World Cup knockout showdown against Morocco. The Oranje camp is preparing for an incredibly intense battle in Mexico against the reigning African champions to secure a place in the quarter-finals.

Morocco vs Haiti predictions: Atlas Lions to fight for the summit

Three Morocco vs Haiti predictions for their final World Cup group game on Thursday morning, including value on the totals & BTTS bet.

Williams urged to embrace WC spotlight - 'He has earned that respect'

The South African legend has called on the national team skipper to step into the moment and embrace the weight of leading his country on football’s biggest stage. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds in North America, Mokoena insists the Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper has already shown he belongs among football’s elite.

Morocco vs Haiti FIFA World Cup 2026 preview

Comprehensive match preview of Morocco vs Haiti at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more.

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Why Scotland fans booed Morocco & PSG star Hakimi

Achraf Hakimi was subjected to relentless booing from a large contingent of Scotland supporters during Morocco's narrow 1-0 World Cup victory at the Gillette Stadium. The hostile reception intensified throughout the match as the Paris Saint-Germain full-back captained his country, coming just days after major developments in his personal life.

Brazil v Morocco: Group C - FIFA World Cup 2026

Hakimi 'eagerly awaiting' trial as PSG star faces rape charges

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has been ordered to stand trial before a French criminal court following a definitive ruling by the Versailles Court of Appeal. The Moroccan international has been under intense judicial scrutiny since early 2023 over allegations of sexual assault, a claim the full-back has consistently and vehemently denied.

Brazil vs Morocco EXPLAINED: Impressive Morocco secure a point against an underwhelming Brazil team

Morocco's blistering start wasn't luck. It was a perfectly rehearsed tactical trap. And Brazil walked right into it.

Scotland vs Morocco predictions: The fight for top spot intensifies

Three Scotland vs Morocco predictions for their second World Cup group game on Saturday morning, including value on a player assist pick.

Morocco wonderkid Bouaddi would slot into any top UCL team

Just over a month before the start of the World Cup, Ayyoub Bouaddi had yet to decide where his international future lay. Would the France Under-21 midfielder continue representing the nation of his birth? Or accept an offer to represent his parents' homeland, Morocco? In the end, after much deliberation, he went with the latter, and it's already looking like the correct call.

Brazil-Morocco viewed by over 10 million in America in new record

Brazil and Morocco's 1-1 World Cup draw attracted 10.019 million viewers on FOX, making it the most-watched non-USMNT World Cup group-stage telecast in English-language U.S. history. The audience peaked at 13.119 million viewers and more than tripled FOX's average non-USMNT group-stage audience from the 2022 tournament.

Ronaldo questions Ancelotti usage of Raphinha

Brazil legend Ronaldo has questioned Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical setup following the Selecao's underwhelming start to the World Cup campaign. The legendary striker pointed specifically to the misuse of Barcelona star Raphinha and technical errors fueled by "nerves" during the stalemate against Morocco.

No samba in the swamp: NY/NJ mutes Brazil's World Cup opener

The opening fixture between Brazil and Morocco delivered on safety, but there are questions to be raised about the matchday experience at such a major venue

Saibari agrees €55m transfer to Bayern as medical booked

Bayern Munich are on the verge of completing a blockbuster deal for Ismael Saibari, with the PSV Eindhoven winger reportedly agreeing to a move worth €55 million. The Morocco international was one of the standout performers in the Eredivisie last season and is now set to undergo a medical with the German giants.

Scotland vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Scotland vs Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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