Verbruggen's anguish in Monterrey shootout

Bart Verbruggen, goalkeeper of the Netherlands, reacts during the penalty shootout of the Round of 32 clash against Morocco at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Yassine Bounou, Morocco's goalkeeper, reacts during the tense penalty shootout against the Netherlands in the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Bart Verbruggen dives to make a save during the penalty shootout of the Round of 32 tie between the Netherlands and Morocco at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Yassine Bounou pulls off a crucial save during the penalty shootout as Morocco defeated the Netherlands in the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Issa Diop's goal for Morocco is celebrated by teammates during the Round of 32 match against the Netherlands at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Yassine Bounou and teammate Neil El Aynaoui celebrate after Morocco beat the Netherlands to advance from the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Morocco players acknowledge the crowd at Estadio Monterrey after defeating the Netherlands in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Bart Verbruggen makes another penalty save for the Netherlands during the shootout against Morocco in the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Neil El Aynaoui and goalkeeper Yassine Bounou share a moment of celebration after Morocco's Round of 32 victory over the Netherlands at Estadio Monterrey on 29 June 2026.

Netherlands players console one another following their Round of 32 defeat to Morocco at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Bart Verbruggen of the Netherlands and Yassine Bounou of Morocco are both captured on camera during the penalty shootout of the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Both keepers — Bart Verbruggen (Netherlands) and Yassine Bounou (Morocco) — feature in the penalty shootout frame during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Netherlands players are seen consoling each other on the pitch at Estadio Monterrey after falling to Morocco in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 29 June 2026.

Bart Verbruggen, the Netherlands goalkeeper, shows his emotion during the penalty shootout as the Dutch are eliminated by Morocco in the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey on 29 June 2026.

Bart Verbruggen and Yassine Bounou — the rival goalkeepers of the Netherlands and Morocco — are photographed during the Round of 32 penalty shootout at Estadio Monterrey on 29 June 2026.

Bart Verbruggen reacts at full time after the Netherlands' Round of 32 exit at the hands of Morocco at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands tumbles to the turf after putting the ball in the net during the Round of 32 clash against Morocco at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Cody Gakpo celebrates his goal for the Netherlands in the Round of 32 against Morocco at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Virgil van Dijk, the Netherlands captain, reacts on the pitch during the Round of 32 tie against Morocco at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Issa Diop hits the ground in celebration alongside a teammate after scoring for Morocco in the Round of 32 against the Netherlands at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Noussair Mazraoui of Morocco challenges Crysencio Summerville of the Netherlands during the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Noussair Mazraoui of Morocco and Wout Weghorst of the Netherlands contest an aerial duel during the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Yassine Bounou and Neil El Aynaoui embrace in celebration after Morocco sealed their Round of 32 victory over the Netherlands at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Yassine Bounou, Morocco's goalkeeper, reacts during the penalty shootout as Morocco edge out the Netherlands in the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands looks crestfallen during the Round of 32 match against Morocco at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Morocco squad members react at the final whistle following their Round of 32 win over the Netherlands at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Achraf Hakimi of Morocco and Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands exchange gestures of respect at the end of the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Netherlands players stand dejected on the Estadio Monterrey pitch after being knocked out by Morocco in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 29 June 2026.

Cody Gakpo cuts a dejected figure for the Netherlands during the Round of 32 loss to Morocco at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Quinten Timber of the Netherlands looks distraught after missing a penalty kick during the Round of 32 shootout against Morocco at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Ismael Saibari of Morocco celebrates after converting a penalty kick in the shootout against the Netherlands in the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Soufiane Rahimi of Morocco reacts after scoring a penalty in the shootout against the Netherlands during the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands is pictured dejected at Estadio Monterrey following the Dutch side's elimination by Morocco in the Round of 32 on 29 June 2026.

Ismael Saibari wheels away in celebration after netting a penalty in the shootout, helping Morocco knock out the Netherlands in the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey on 29 June 2026.

Wout Weghorst of the Netherlands looks downcast during the Round of 32 tie against Morocco at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Achraf Hakimi of Morocco reacts after missing a penalty kick during the Round of 32 shootout against the Netherlands at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026 — though Morocco still progressed.

Ismael Saibari of Morocco reacts with frustration after squandering a scoring opportunity during the Round of 32 against the Netherlands at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Yassine Bounou, Morocco's goalkeeper, dives low as three players converge on the ball during the Round of 32 clash with the Netherlands at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Neil El Aynaoui of Morocco challenges Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands for the ball during the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Morocco supporters fill the stands at Estadio Monterrey with chants and colour ahead of the Round of 32 clash against the Netherlands on 29 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Netherlands supporters are spotted in the stands at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, before the Round of 32 kick-off against Morocco on 29 June 2026.

Chadi Riad of Morocco and Brian Brobbey of the Netherlands battle for possession during the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Frenkie de Jong of the Netherlands and Noussair Mazraoui of Morocco contest possession during the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Morocco fans generate an electric pre-match atmosphere at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, before the Round of 32 encounter with the Netherlands on 29 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands reacts on the ground after sustaining an injury during the Round of 32 against Morocco at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Morocco supporters cheer their team on at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, in the build-up to the Round of 32 match against the Netherlands on 29 June 2026.

Morocco fans capture the pre-match occasion on camera at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, ahead of the Round of 32 against the Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 29 June 2026.

Achraf Hakimi of Morocco challenges for the ball during the Round of 32 against the Netherlands at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ryan Gravenberch of the Netherlands and Azzedine Ounahi of Morocco contest the ball during the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands receives on-pitch medical attention after sustaining an injury in the Round of 32 against Morocco at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Medical staff attend to Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands on the pitch at Estadio Monterrey after the defender picks up an injury during the Round of 32 tie against Morocco on 29 June 2026.

The referee brandishes a yellow card at Issa Diop of Morocco during the Round of 32 match against the Netherlands at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Jan Paul van Hecke is attended to by medical personnel on the sideline at Estadio Monterrey after picking up an injury in the Round of 32 against Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 29 June 2026.

Netherlands supporters cheer their team on at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, before the Round of 32 kick-off against Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 29 June 2026.

A Morocco supporter cheers passionately at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, before the Round of 32 match against the Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 29 June 2026.

Neil El Aynaoui of Morocco tangles with Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands in a physical contest during the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Azzedine Ounahi of Morocco reacts with frustration after a missed opportunity while Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands gestures during the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Morocco fans are in full voice at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, as they cheer ahead of the Round of 32 encounter with the Netherlands on 29 June 2026.

Netherlands supporters, draped in orange, cheer their side at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, before the Round of 32 kick-off against Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 29 June 2026.

Crysencio Summerville of the Netherlands drives forward and contests for the ball during the Round of 32 against Morocco at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Players from Netherlands and Morocco compete for the ball during the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ayyoub Bouaddi of Morocco challenges Brian Brobbey of the Netherlands for the ball during the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

Issa Diop of Morocco rises to head the ball during the Round of 32 against the Netherlands at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands and Ismael Saibari of Morocco battle for the ball during the Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacts ahead of the Round of 32 match between the Netherlands and Morocco at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, on 29 June 2026.

A Netherlands supporter cheers for the Dutch side at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, ahead of the Round of 32 clash against Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 29 June 2026.

Morocco supporters bring vibrant colour and noise to Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, as they rally behind their side before the Round of 32 against the Netherlands on 29 June 2026.

Netherlands fans are in full voice at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, as they back the Oranje before the Round of 32 tie against Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 29 June 2026.

Morocco supporters rally behind their team at Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, moments before the Round of 32 match against the Netherlands gets underway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 29 June 2026.

Supporters from both sides cheer at Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, ahead of the Round of 32 encounter between the Netherlands and Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 29 June 2026.

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