The Netherlands are out of the World Cup 2026. Ronald Koeman’s side were stunned by Morocco in the Round of 32 at the Estadio BBVA, drawing 1-1 after extra time before losing 3-2 on penalties. Cody Gakpo had put the Dutch ahead, but Morocco levelled late and held their nerve in the shootout to reach the last 16. Here are our Netherlands player ratings. For more, see our World Cup 2026 hub.
Key match stats
| Stat | Netherlands | Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 6 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
Netherlands player ratings vs Morocco
- GK — Bart Verbruggen: 6/10 — Beaten by Diop’s late leveller and could not be the hero in the shootout.
- CB — Jan Paul van Hecke: 6.5/10 — Composed on the right of the back three across 120 minutes.
- CB — Virgil van Dijk: 6.5/10 — Led from the back but could not keep Morocco out late on.
- CB — Nathan Ake: 6/10 — Steady on the left of the three before being withdrawn.
- RWB — Denzel Dumfries: 6.5/10 — Tireless up and down the right flank.
- CM — Ryan Gravenberch: 6.5/10 — Energetic in midfield before making way.
- CM — Frenkie de Jong: 7/10 — The Netherlands’ most composed presence, dictating the tempo.
- LWB — Micky van de Ven: 6/10 — Used his pace down the left.
- AM — Crysencio Summerville: 7.5/10 — Bright and direct, and teed up Gakpo’s opener.
- AM — Cody Gakpo: 7.5/10 — Put the Dutch ahead on 72 and again carried the attacking threat.
- ST — Brian Brobbey: 5.5/10 — Isolated up front and replaced on 71.
Substitutes
- Wout Weghorst: 6/10 — Could not force a winner after coming on.
- Teun Koopmeiners: 6/10 — Tried to add control through extra time.
- Jorrel Hato: 6/10 — Steady after his introduction.
- Quinten Timber: 6/10 — Fresh legs but no breakthrough.
Netherlands vs Morocco: how it unfolded
A goalless first half gave way to a tense second period. Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock on 72 minutes, finishing off a Crysencio Summerville assist, and the Netherlands looked set for the last 16. But Morocco, who created the better chances and out-shot the Dutch 11-6, levelled through defender Diop in the 91st minute. Neither side could find a winner in extra time, and Morocco held their nerve to win the shootout 3-2 — knocking the Netherlands out and booking their own place in the Round of 16. He is one of many Premier League players at the World Cup 2026.
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The Netherlands and Morocco drew 1-1 after extra time in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32, and Morocco won 3-2 on penalties.
Yes. The Netherlands were eliminated in the Round of 32, losing on penalties to Morocco after a 1-1 draw.
Cody Gakpo put the Netherlands ahead on 72 minutes, finishing off a Crysencio Summerville assist. Morocco’s Diop equalised in the 91st minute.
Cody Gakpo and Crysencio Summerville stood out — Gakpo scored and Summerville created the goal — but the Dutch were second best and went out.