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… Sometimes you have to accept winning in this way when it is a knockout match." Dutch coach Ronald Koeman lamented his team's inability to defend their 1-0 lead. …
Paraguay shock Germany as Brazil, Morocco advance at World CupThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterThe drama continued into an end-to-end second half, but appeared to have tilted in the Netherlands' favour when coach Ronald Koeman brought on forward Wout Weghorst in a flurry of substitutions after the hydration break.Weghorst made an immediate impact …
Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16The Standard
… If we get things wrong, we'll go home, and we need to ensure that we have all the tools that we're using, the tools in our arsenal to go as far as we can, and that's the mentality that we want all of our players in Morocco to have." Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman meanwhile said …
Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thrillerThe Standard
… "We respect their privacy and will therefore not comment further on the situation." Ronald Koeman's men, who topped their World Cup group, face Morocco in the last 32 in Mexico on Monday. …
World Cup star Gakpo requests privacy after death of unborn sonThe Standard
… Ronald Koeman's men flew into a two-goal lead in soggy Kansas City thanks to some shoddy defending from the North African side. …
Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winnersCitizen Digital
… Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman was delighted by the manner of his team's victory. …
Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Curacao shock EcuadorThe Standard
… Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman was delighted by the manner of his team's victory. …
Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Curacao shock EcuadorCitizen Digital
… Not only on the pitch, but also outside it." Gakpo warned that Ronald Koeman's team must be wary of the threat from his Liverpool teammate Isak when they face Sweden in Houston, Texas, on Saturday. …
Gakpo says Christian prayer group unites Dutch World Cup squadThe Standard
… The impressive air-conditioned arena is usually home to the Dallas Cowboys, and at the hydration break the NFL team's cheerleaders were shown on the massive screen hanging over the pitch performing one of their routines.The stoppage seemed to help Ronald Koeman's side and Roma fo …
Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World CupCitizen Digital
… Premier League winner Timber, 24, has suffered a groin issue to add to Ronald Koeman's injury list before their final pre-tournament friendly against Uzbekistan on Monday. …
Netherlands' Timber ruled out of World CupParaguay defeated four-time champion Germany in a penalty shootout at the 2026 World Cup, ending Germany's tournament hopes. Brazil beat Japan 2-1 and Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties to reach the last 16.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paraguay defeated four-time champion Germany in a penalty shootout at the 2026 World Cup, ending Germany's tournament hopes. Brazil beat Japan 2-1 and Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties to reach the last 16.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra-time in a World Cup match in Monterrey. Morocco will face Canada in the last 16 in Houston on Saturday.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Morocco's coach Mohamed Ouabhi believes his team can make a deep World Cup run after beating the Netherlands on penalties to advance to the last 16. Ouabhi attributed the team's confidence to the legacy of Morocco's 2022 World Cup semi-final appearance and said the next match against Canada will be difficult despite Morocco's strong form.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo and his partner Noa van der Bij announced the loss of their unborn son. Gakpo has asked for privacy and space, and will remain at the World Cup camp in Kansas City with the Dutch Football Association's support.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3–1 on Thursday to finish Group F with seven points, topping the group and avoiding a knockout encounter with Brazil. The Dutch will face Morocco in the second round in Monterrey on Monday.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Germany booked their place in the World Cup knockout rounds with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice including an injury-time winner in Toronto. Curacao clinched their first ever World Cup point in a goalless draw with Ecuador.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany booked their place in the knockout rounds with a 2-1 injury-time comeback victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice. Curacao, the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the World Cup, secured their first ever point with a goalless draw against Ecuador, goalkeeper Eloy Room making a record 15 saves in a match without extra time.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cody Gakpo says a Christian prayer group among Netherlands players has helped bond the squad ahead of a must-win clash with Sweden in Group F. The team drew 2-2 against Japan in their opening match and face pressure to advance.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas, fighting back twice after falling behind to Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville's goals.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been replaced in the Netherlands World Cup squad by Sunderland's Lutsharul Geertruida after suffering a groin injury. Timber joins attackers Xavi Simons and centre-backs Matthijs de Ligt and Stefan de Vrij in being ruled out of the tournament.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee captain Victor Wanyama has transitioned from professional football and has already secured his UEFA 'B' coaching license. He is now preparing to sit for his UEFA 'A' license exams in London next month.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →