Netherlands eliminated by Morocco in World Cup penalty shootout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:08 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
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.
- •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
- 5:03 AMYahoo Sports — Is Netherlands out of the World Cup after loss to Morocco?
- 4:08 AMYahoo Sports — Dumfries and the Netherlands crash out of the World Cup vs. Morocco
"The Netherlands is going home from the World Cup earlier than expected.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 5:03 AMIs Netherlands out of the World Cup after loss to Morocco?
The Netherlands is going home from the World Cup earlier than expected.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 4:08 AMDumfries and the Netherlands crash out of the World Cup vs. Morocco
After a thrilling penalty shoot-out
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