A possible penalty shootout looms in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the Netherlands draw 1-1 with Morocco in their round of 32 match in Monterrey on Monday.
Cody Gakpo gave the Dutch team the lead before Issa Diop equalized late in the match to start extra time.
If the match remains tied at the end of extra time, the match will go to a penalty shootout.
What is the Netherlands’ record in penalty kicks?
The Netherlands has a poor record in penalty shootouts in major competitions. It has won just two of the nine shootouts it has participated in.
The only time the Dutch team won in four World Cup shootouts was in the 2014 World Cup quarter-final against Costa Rica.
| Tournament | Round | Fixture | Result |
| UEFA Nations League Final | Quarterfinals | Netherlands vs Spain | 7-8 |
| FIFA World Cup 2022 | Quarterfinals | Netherlands vs Argentina | 5-6 |
| FIFA World Cup 2014 | Semi-finals | Netherlands vs Argentina | 2-4 |
| FIFA World Cup 2022 | Quarterfinals | Netherlands vs Costa Rica | 4-3 |
| UEFA Euro 2004 | Quarterfinals | Netherlands vs Sweden | 5-4 |
| UEFA Euro 2000 | Semi-finals | Netherlands vs Italy | 1-3 |
| FIFA World Cup 1998 | Semi-finals | Netherlands vs Brazil | 2-4 |
| UEFA European Championship 1996 | Quarterfinals | Netherlands vs France | 4-5 |
| UEFA European Championship 1992 | Semi-finals | Netherlands vs Denmark | 6-7 |
Published on June 30, 2026
