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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Islamabad MoU takes immediate effect, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its naval blockade ahead of Friday's official signing ceremony in Switzerland.Fidan told the prestigious MGIMO university — which counts Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov among its alumni — that the honor recognized the deep bond between Türkiye and Russia, calling diplomacy the only effective tool for resolving regional disputes amid shifting global power dynamics and warning against strategic miscalculation during the transition to a multipolar order.Türkiye's national team is focused on securing a crucial victory against Paraguay in its second Group D match as it seeks to recover from an opening defeat to Australia. Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır said "the first match was not a final" and the team still has six points to play for.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he welcomes the agreement reached between Washington and Tehran as an important development for regional stability, urging all parties to refrain from rhetoric and actions that could escalate tensions until the official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared on Monday that Israel's "shaky Zionist regime" has only a limited time remaining, his remarks coming amid a sharp escalation that saw Tehran launch missiles at northern Israel and Israeli warplanes strike multiple Iranian cities including the capital.

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Morocco reach last 16 after chaotic shootout win over Netherlands

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Morocco reach last 16 after chaotic shootout win over Netherlands

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Players of Morocco wait for penalty shoot-out during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match between Netherlands and Morocco at Estadio BBVA (Monterrey Stadium) in Monterrey, Mexico on June 29, 2026.

Morocco advanced to the World Cup last 16 after a 3-2 penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands following a 1-1 draw. Cody Gakpo scored an emotional opener, but Issa Diop's stoppage-time equaliser forced extra time before a chaotic shootout sent Morocco through.

Morocco advanced to the World Cup last 16 after beating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in a dramatic round-of-32 match. Cody Gakpo put the Netherlands ahead in the 72nd minute, finishing after Crysencio Summerville was left on the turf in the area. The Liverpool forward dropped to his knees in tears after scoring and gazed up at the sky.

Late equaliser and shootout drama

Morocco refused to fade, with Issa Diop equalising in stoppage time to force extra time. Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen then produced a remarkable close-range save to deny Soufiane Rahimi and keep the Netherlands alive. The ensuing shootout turned chaotic, with five of the 10 penalties missed and only one saved. Teun Koopmeiners and Wout Weghorst scored for the Netherlands, while Rahimi, Chemsdine Talbi, and Ismael Saibari converted for Morocco.

Historic victory

Justin Kluivert and Achraf Hakimi struck the post, Quentin Timber fired wide, and Summerville’s effort was saved by Yassine Bounou. Saibari then scored the decisive kick to send Morocco through and deepen the Netherlands’ poor World Cup shootout record, with the Dutch having won only one of five at the tournament. Morocco will next face Canada in Houston on July 4. For Türkiye, which exited the tournament in the group stage, Morocco’s resilience serves as an example of how belief and late-game determination can overcome strong opponents.

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