World Cup 2022 highlights: Netherlands beats Qatar 2-0, wins Group A
Four years after missing the World Cup completely, the Netherlands beat Qatar 2-0 on Tuesday at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, to top Group A and advance to the knockout stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Netherlands vs. Qatar Highlights | 2022 FIFA World Cup
You can watch this game and every match of the tournament on the FOX Sports family of networks — the tournament's official English-language broadcast partner in the U.S. — and the FOX Sports app and FOXSports.com. You can also stream full-match replays for free on Tubi.
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Setting the stage
The host country's team was aiming to earn its first win of the tournament after two straight losses. The Netherlands would advance to the knockout stage with a win or draw.
26': Gakpo Goal!
Cody Gakpo struck first for the Netherlands, moving into a prime position to advance to the knockout stage. It was Gakpo's third goal of the 2022 World Cup.
Netherlands's Cody Gakpo scores goal vs. Qatar in 26'
Halftime: Live group result scenarios
If this result holds, the Netherlands would win Group A and play in the round of 16 at 10 a.m. ET Saturday — possibly against the United States.
49': Second half starts with a bang!
Frenkie De Jong's goal off a rebound gave the Netherlands a commanding 2-0 lead.
Netherlands's Frenkie De Jong scores goal vs. Qatar in 49'
68': Netherlands goal reversed due to handball
The Netherlands nearly had its third goal of the day, but it was reversed on VAR due to an apparent handball penalty on Gakpo.
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