American media praises the resilience of "the black."

The day after the Atlas Lions' victory over the Dutch national team in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the American press provided tactical analyses and in-depth readings of the match that took place in Monterrey, Mexico, highlighting the "exceptional flexibility" of the Moroccan team and the "successful framework" established by Mohamed Wahbi.

The technical analysis from "Fox Sports USA" focused on the exceptional flexibility displayed by the Moroccan team, emphasizing that star Ayoub Bouaddi imposed his control over the rhythm of the match and ensured that it unfolded according to the "conditions" of the Atlas Lions.

The American channel highlighted that "the Moroccans, who were trailing after a goal in the 72nd minute by Cody Gakpo, did not panic," praising the successful framework that allowed Aissa Diop to equalize with a header in the 91st minute.

It added that "in the end, the Netherlands cannot complain about this result, as the team that dominated the match for most of the game advanced."

Inside the CBS Sports Golazo studios, sports analysts Chris Wittingham and Michael Lahoud discussed the "amazing psychological superiority" of goalkeeper Yassine Bounou during the penalty shootout, where he saved the decisive shot from Cresencio Summerville, leading his teammates to qualification.

The Athletic, the sports branch of the New York Times, provided one of the most innovative analytical angles among American analyses, focusing on the enthusiastic atmosphere at "Estadio BBVA" in Monterrey. The newspaper also highlighted the support of the Mexican crowd for Mohamed Wahbi's squad.

According to the newspaper, the locals began, from the sixth minute of the match, to chant "It wasn't a penalty," in direct reference to the controversial penalty awarded to Arjen Robben in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, which led to Mexico's elimination against the Netherlands.

The newspaper noted that this local support, mixed with the enthusiasm of Moroccan fans, completely extinguished the orange cheering waves in the stands.

Major American media outlets, including ESPN, praised the historic performance of the Atlas Lions, describing it as "the most intense encounter" in the Round of 32 between two teams ranked among the top 10 in the world.

For its part, NBC-Bay Area described the penalty shootout (which Morocco won 3-2) as one of the most thrilling moments.

The Moroccan national team is preparing to face Canada on Saturday, July 4, in Houston, Texas. American media expect a tough challenge for the Canadians against a Moroccan team that is brimming with confidence.