One of the FIFA World Cup's most impressive streaks came to an end when the Netherlands lost to Morocco in a penalty shootout on Monday at Monterrey Stadium. For the first time since 2006 and just the second time ever, the Netherlands failed to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup. It reached the final in 2010, finished third place in 2014 and advanced to the quarterfinals in 2022. It did not qualify for the 2018 World Cup. The Netherlands' streak of consecutive World Cup games with multiple goals also ended at six. It was the longest streak of consecutive World Cup games with multiple goals in its history. There is a silver lining for the Netherlands, though. Despite falling to Morocco in the penalty shootout, it maintained its impressive unbeaten streak at the World Cup. The Netherlands is now unbeaten in 16 straight World Cup games (10W-6D-0L), extending its record streak into the next edition of the tournament. The Netherlands last lost outright in the 2010 final. It won the bronze-medal match in 2014, and it was eliminated through penalty shootouts in 2022 and 2026, meaning the results were recorded as draws, not losses. The Netherlands will also leave the tournament without ever trailing, despite not keeping a clean sheet. It won two of its three group stage matches, and it never trailed in the two games it drew. It might not have anything to show for it yet, as the Netherlands have never won the World Cup, but it remains one of the tournament's all-time performers.

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Son Heung-min is South Korea's joint top World Cup scorer, tied with Park Ji-sung and Ahn Jung-hwan on three goals [Getty Images]Captain Son Heung-min has apologised for South Korea's early World Cup exit while asking for encouragement rather than criticism and saying he will "run to death" for the nation's football fans.South Korea won their opening game in Mexico but lost their next two matches to finish third in Group A.A draw in their final group game would have been enough to qualify but they were beaten 1-0 by South Africa and finished outside the eight best third-placed teams.The former Tottenham Hotspur forward, who joined MLS side LA FC last August, was dropped from the starting line-up.South Korea's 33-year-old talisman was brought on for the second half but his 2026 World Cup drought continued as he was unable to add to his 56 international goals.Head coach Hong Myung-bo then resigned on Sunday and President Lee Jae Myung has called for an investigation into the team's performance."I don't know where to begin," Son wrote in an Instagram post on Tuesday. "I can't pretend [nothing happened], and I don't want to escape reality. "First of all, I would like to say sorry to all the Korean people and to the fans who love football."Son is the record appearance holder for the men's team (147) and has played in four World Cups.During that time, South Korea has reached the knockout stage once, losing 4-1 to Brazil in the round of 16 in 2022."It was a competition that was more important to me than anyone else, and the 'child's dream' that I always talked about has collapsed," he added."I'm indescribably hurt. It's still not easy to accept this reality."I know so many things have been sacrificed for this stage. I also feel a lot of responsibility that I couldn't repay the time, heart, and constant support and love that you sent."I will do my best in my position again to win the hearts of the Korean people and football fans. I will run to death to give you pleasure again."Lastly, I feel like asking the fans [for] one more favour in this situation. I'm sorry and heavy, but I beg you to send warm support and encouragement rather than criticising and hurting all the players."

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