(From L) Netherlands’ defender #02 Lutsharel Geertruida, midfielder #26 Quinten Timber and midfielder #14 Tijjani Reijnders react after losing in the shootout during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 29, 2026. (Photo by CARL DE SOUZA / AFP)
Dutch football chiefs have condemned online racist abuse aimed at Netherlands players after their painful elimination from the World Cup.
The three-time finalists lost on penalties to Morocco in Monday’s round-of-32 match in the Mexican city of Monterrey following a 1-1 draw.
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo put the Netherlands in front in the 72nd minute but Issa Diop levelled for the North African side in stoppage time.
The Dutch football association thanked players and coaching staff for their “dedication and commitment” during the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
