Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties
Morocco beat the Netherlands in a penalty shootout, confirming Morocco will play Canada in the next round — another major upset for African football.
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Terrible Germany crash out as Brazil fight back
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Jun 30, 2026
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England's Warning, Morocco's Giant-Killing & Goodbye
At 28:13 · chapter starts 27:20
Millie Bright uses the Germany discussion as a springboard to defend England from the media's relentless focus on performance quality over results, recalling how England's 1-0 win over Austria in Euro 2022 was immediately met with criticism. Gary Lineker acknowledges every nation believes it should batter everyone — but World Cups are hard, and results are what matter. Then, as Lineker is about to wrap up, breaking news lands: Morocco have beaten the Netherlands on penalties, adding yet another giant-killing to a tournament already full of them. Morocco will face Canada in the next round. With the Round of 16 shaping up as the most unpredictable in years, Lineker signs off — promising England's game against DR Congo will be covered next time.
England's Euro 2022 opening win: 1-0 vs Austria
Millie Bright recalled that England won their Euro 2022 opener 1-0 against Austria at Old Trafford but were immediately criticised by the media for not winning more convincingly.
Morocco Stun Netherlands on Penalties
As the episode closed, breaking news confirmed Morocco have beaten the Netherlands on penalties — another stunning result for African football. Morocco will face Canada in the next round in what promises to be a fascinating tie.
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