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Koeman steps down as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit
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Koeman steps down as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit

ARY News · Jun 30, 2026, 11:46 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday he was stepping down after his team were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco in the last 32.
  • The Netherlands had been tipped to make a run deep into the tournament but Morocco beat them 3-2 in a penalty shootout after the match in Monterrey on Monday finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.
  • The Dutch were leading 1–0 in the final minutes of an enthralling match thanks to a Cody Gakpo goal, but they conceded an equalizer deep in stoppage time when Issa Diop scored.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday he was stepping down after his team were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco in the last 32.

The Netherlands had been tipped to make a run deep into the tournament but Morocco beat them 3-2 in a penalty shootout after the match in Monterrey on Monday finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.

The Dutch were leading 1–0 in the final minutes of an enthralling match thanks to a Cody Gakpo goal, but they conceded an equalizer deep in stoppage time when Issa Diop scored.

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