Netherlands loses to Morocco in penalty shootout at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:19 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Netherlands faced Morocco in a Round of 32 match at the World Cup on June 30, 2026. After leading 1-0 with a goal from Cody Gakpo, the Dutch conceded a late equalizer and struggled in extra time, eventually losing in a penalty shootout. This marks the third consecutive World Cup where the Netherlands has exited in penalties, with a dismal record of 1-3 overall in such scenarios. Their conservative approach in the extra period backfired as they missed three of their last four penalty attempts, leading to an early exit from the tournament.
- •Cody Gakpo scored the opening goal in the 72nd minute.
- •Morocco equalized in stoppage time, forcing penalties.
- •Netherlands missed three out of four penalty kicks in the shootout.
- •This loss marks the earliest World Cup exit for the Netherlands since 2006.
- •The team has lost its last three World Cup penalty shootouts.
- 5:28 AMYahoo Sports — Netherlands extend abysmal FIFA World Cup penalty shootout record after loss to Morocco
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Netherlands record in World Cup penalties: How devastating loss to Morocco adds to bleak history
"The Netherlands were sent home after losing the penalty shootout to Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Netherlands took the lead in the 72nd minute thanks to a strike from Cody Gakpo.
"For the third consecutive World Cup, Netherlands bowed out in a penalty shootout.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 5:28 AMNetherlands extend abysmal FIFA World Cup penalty shootout record after loss to Morocco
The Netherlands were sent home after losing the penalty shootout to Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Netherlands took the lead in the 72nd minute thanks to a strike from Cody Gakpo.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 4:19 AMNetherlands record in World Cup penalties: How devastating loss to Morocco adds to bleak history
For the third consecutive World Cup, Netherlands bowed out in a penalty shootout.
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