Netherlands waiting as Amrabat fires at Wilders

Netherlands await in the round of 32

Morocco face the Netherlands in the World Cup round of 32. The match is set for Tuesday night (1). Details of where to watch are rolling out across broadcasters.

Your team got here with a 1–0 win over Scotland and a 1–1 draw against Brazil. Ismael Saibari scored both goals.

Amrabat calls Wilders post 'childish'

Former Morocco international Nordin Amrabat did not hold back. Ahead of the Netherlands match, Dutch politician Geert Wilders posted on social media backing the Netherlands, and Amrabat called it childish (2) (3).

"Let him talk," Amrabat added (3). The post has stoked tension around a tie that was already loaded.

Ramzi: 'Morocco is in my heart'

Netherlands U19 coach Adil Ramzi, born in Marrakesh, told media he will be cheering for both sides on Tuesday. "Morocco is in my heart, but I don't forget what I have received in the Netherlands" (4).

Ramzi played for Morocco at youth level before his Dutch coaching career.

Fan reactions

Fans are leaning into the dual-nationality storyline ahead of this one. A deep dive into how Morocco won the battle for Dutch-born talent has supporters talking about the shifting identity of the squad. Read the thread