Netherlands eliminated from World Cup as Morocco wins on penalties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:14 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Netherlands was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a penalty shootout loss to Morocco on June 29 in Monterrey, Mexico. Cody Gakpo opened the scoring for the Dutch team, but Morocco equalized in injury time through Issa Diop. The match ended goalless after extra time, leading to penalties where Morocco converted the decisive kick. This defeat marks a significant disappointment for the Netherlands and midfielder Frenkie de Jong as they exit in the Round of 32.
- •Cody Gakpo scored first for the Netherlands in the knockout match.
- •Issa Diop equalized for Morocco in the 91st minute.
- •Match went to penalties after extra time ended at 1-1.
- •Morocco missed two penalties before Ismael Saibari converted the winner.
- •Netherlands will now focus on returning to pre-season at Barcelona.
- 6:14 AMYahoo Sports — Frenkie de Jong’s World Cup dreams end as Netherlands dumped out by Morocco
"Ronald Koeman’s side were beaten on penalties.
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