Issa Diop Scores Late vs Netherlands as Morocco Win on Penalties at World Cup
Morocco’s World Cup campaign was kept alive by centre-back Issa Diop. On June 29, 2026, Diop scored a stoppage-time header against the Netherlands to draw the match 1-1. The goal forced extra time after regulation ended level, and neither side could break the deadlock.
Morocco then won 3-2 in the penalty shootout, with Diop named Player of the Match. The win capped a notable international journey for a player who only received FIFA clearance to represent Morocco in March 2026.
Diop’s path to Morocco began with France youth teams, where he progressed through the French system. FIFA approved his switch of national team affiliation in March 2026. He was later included in Morocco’s 26-man World Cup squad on May 26, and made his World Cup debut earlier in the tournament in a 1-1 group-stage draw versus Brazil.
At club level, Diop has played for Fulham since 2022. His reported market value is about €8M.
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