Netherlands eliminated by Morocco in World Cup penalty shootout

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Netherlands eliminated by Morocco in World Cup penalty shootout
Summary

In a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match held on June 29 at Monterrey Stadium, the Netherlands fell to Morocco after a penalty shootout. The Netherlands took a 1-0 lead in the 72nd minute with a goal from Cody Gakpo, but Morocco equalized with a last-minute goal from Issa Diop. The game remained tied through extra time, leading to penalties where Morocco triumphed 3-2. Denzel Dumfries played the full match without taking a penalty kick himself.

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  • Netherlands led 1-0 until the 91st minute
  • Morocco equalized with Issa Diop's goal
  • Match went to penalties after extra time
  • Morocco won the shootout 3-2
  • Denzel Dumfries had the most touches in the box
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  • 4:08 AMYahoo SportsDumfries and the Netherlands crash out of the World Cup vs. Morocco
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The Netherlands is going home from the World Cup earlier than expected.

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