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Cody Gakpo of Netherlands scores his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Netherlands and Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar.In-form Cody Gakpo scored again as the Netherlands finished top of Group A, ending Qatar’s miserable involvement at their home World Cup with a third consecutive defeat. Qatar’s dismal showing means they became the first host nation to exit the tournament with three group-stage losses, finishing bottom with no points. The Dutch, who failed to qualify four years ago, progress to the last 16 with an unbeaten record and face the team that finishes second in Group B – those games kick-off at 19:00 GMT. African champions Senegal beat Ecuador to clinch second place and face the team that finishes top of G...

Cody Gakpo of Holland celebrates 0-1 with Memphis Depay of Holland, Teun Koopmeiners of Holland, Davy Klaassen of Holland, Denzel Dumfries of Holland, Nathan Ake of Holland, Daley Blind of Holland, Mathijs de Ligt of Holland during the World Cup match between Senegal v Holland at the Al Thumama Stadium on November 21, 2022 in Doha Qatar.Two late goals from the Netherlands sealed a crucial victory in their World Cup opener against Senegal in Group A. PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo beat Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to the ball when it was chipped in by Frenkie de Jong to nod the Dutch in front with six minutes remaining. Substitute Davy Klaassen then pounced on a rebound from Memphis Depay’s shot to add a second deep into stoppage-time to confirm the success. Gakpo whirled away in cele...