Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 30 Jun 2026

‘I’d do it again’: Ronald Koeman defiant in defeat after the Netherlands sent home

Dutch coach to ‘reflect on future’ after shootout lossMohamed Ouahbi says Morocco can be ‘unstoppable’An embattled Ronald Koeman said he will consider his future as manager of the Netherlands after they were eliminated from the World Cup by Morocco.The Netherlands tumbled out on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the last-32 tie, the pill even more bitter to swallow because they had been leading at the start of added time. Issa Diop cancelled out Cody Gakpo’s goal and, in a spiky post-match press conference, Koeman said he will decide whether to continue his three-and-a-half year tenure, which is his second in charge of the national team. Continue reading...

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