Netherlands eliminated by Morocco in World Cup penalty shootout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Netherlands faced Morocco in the Round of 32 of the World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico, where they lost in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Nathan Ake started for the Dutch, who took the lead with a goal from Cody Gakpo but conceded an equalizer from Issa Diop in injury time. After extra time concluded with no additional goals, the match proceeded to penalties, where the Dutch missed three spot-kicks. Ismail Saibari converted the final penalty for Morocco, securing their progression to the last-16 round against Canada. Brazil and Paraguay also advanced after victories over Japan and Germany.
- •Match ended 1-1 after extra time, went to penalties.
- •Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands; Issa Diop equalized.
- •Morocco progressed 3-2 in the shootout.
- •Dutch missed three penalties in the shootout.
- •Morocco to face Canada in the next round.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Shootout disappointment for Ake and Reijnders
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Nathan Ake suffers heartbreak in dramatic Netherlands penalty shoot-out finale
"Netherlands exited the World Cup at the Round of 32 stage following a penalty shootout defeat to Morocco. Men's Team City appoint Enzo Maresca as manager Nathan Ake started for the Dutch in Monterrey,...
"Morocco’s remarkable World Cup run continued in Monterrey as the Atlas Lions edged a dramatic penalty shootout against the Netherlands to reach the Round of 16.Cody Gakpo gave the Dutch the breakthr...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 7:00 AMWorld Cup: Shootout disappointment for Ake and Reijnders
Netherlands exited the World Cup at the Round of 32 stage following a penalty shootout defeat to Morocco. Men's Team City appoint Enzo Maresca as manager Nathan Ake started for the Dutch in Monterrey,...
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 6:05 AMMan City 2026 World Cup Watch: Nathan Ake suffers heartbreak in dramatic Netherlands penalty shoot-out finale
Morocco’s remarkable World Cup run continued in Monterrey as the Atlas Lions edged a dramatic penalty shootout against the Netherlands to reach the Round of 16.Cody Gakpo gave the Dutch the breakthr...
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