Netherlands Coach Ronald Koeman Resigns Less Than 24 Hours After World Cup Exit
Summary
The Netherlands and Morocco tied 1-1 in their World Cup match, but Morocco won in a penalty shootout to advance. Less than a day after the loss, Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman resigned, taking responsibility for the team's exit.Key Facts
- The Netherlands scored first with Cody Gakpo in the 72nd minute.
- Morocco equalized in the 91st minute with a header by Issa Diop.
- The match went to extra time and then a penalty shootout.
- Morocco won the shootout after key misses by Dutch players and a save by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
- Ronald Koeman resigned as Netherlands head coach shortly after the game.
- Koeman had two coaching periods for the Netherlands and managed 64 matches.
- Under Koeman, the Netherlands reached the Euro 2024 semifinals, their best result since 2014.
- Morocco will next face Canada in the World Cup Round of 16 in Houston, Texas.
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