Morocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at World Cup

Morocco advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time, beating Spain 3-0 in a penalty shootout on Tuesday.

Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets missed their penalties for Spain, with Sarabia taking the first shot and hitting the post. Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou stopping the other two.

The teams drew 0-0 in regulation and extra time, despite some very good scoring chances for both teams.

Morocco has been the biggest surprise of the tournament and will next face either Portugal or Switzerland.

Morocco is the only team from outside Europe or South America to make it to the last eight. It is the only Arab — and African — nation left in the tournament.