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Spot-Kick Sorrow: The Report Card on the Netherlands' 2026 World Cup Disaster

The Dutch dream of conquering North America ended not with a glorious fight, but with the hollow thud of missed penalties. Following a dramatic shootout defeat to Morocco in Monterrey, the Netherlands are heading home from the 2026 World Cup in the Round of 32. With head coach Ronald Koeman resigning within hours of the final whistle, the KNVB is already searching for a tactical savior. This report card grades a campaign that promised greatness but delivered familiar heartbreak.