Netherlands vs. Morocco Top Storylines, Odds, Live Stream for World Cup 2026

Monday's clash between the Netherlands and Morocco is expected to be the best game in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Netherlands are perennial World Cup contenders with a quarterfinal appearance, third place and second place at three of the last four World Cups.

Morocco was the darling of the 2022 knockout round with a run to the semifinals.

Netherlands vs. Morocco Info

Date: Monday, June 29

Start Time: 9 p.m. ET

TV: Fox

Live Stream: Fox One or FoxSports.com.

Odds (via FanDuel Sportsbook):

To Qualify for Next Round: Netherlands (-188; bet $188 to win $100); Morocco (+152; bet $100 to win $152)

90-Minute Money Line: Netherlands (+105); Morocco (+260); Draw (+210)

Monday's game at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey could really be a quarterfinal or semifinal contest.

The Netherlands scored 10 goals on their way to winning Group F ahead of Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.

Morocco took second behind Brazil in Group C. The African side drew the Selecao and earned wins over Scotland and Haiti.

Morocco's draw with Brazil reinforced that it has staying power against the World Cup's top contenders.

You could argue that Morocco is even an improved side compared to four years ago because of its attacking firepower.

Ismael Saibari scored in all three group games. He's coming off two straight double-digit goal seasons at PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch Eredivisie.

Morocco only scored once in three knockout-round games in 2022. Saibari adds a bit more pizzazz to the Moroccan attack. That could help Morocco better contend with a team like the Netherlands.

The Dutch have more attacking options, starting with Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo, who have five goals between them.

Donyell Malen and Crysencio Summerville are also goal-scoring threats in the Dutch front four. Summerville scored in each of the first two games at the World Cup.

The Dutch attack faces its toughest test of the tournament on Monday. Morocco held Brazil to one goal, so a similar fate could await the Oranje.

The Dutch defense, led by Virgil Van Dijk, did not keep a clean sheet in the group stage.

That could be a concern for the Dutch going into the knockout round, where games are typically tighter.

Opportunity awaits either side if they win. The South Africa-Canada winner awaits in the round of 16.

Whichever team emerges victorious in Monterrey could very well find themselves in the quarterfinals.