Netherlands Team Honored with World Cup Fair Play Award

The Netherlands national team has been awarded FIFA's Fair Play Award at the World Cup, FIFA's press service announced. The Netherlands reached the Round of 16 in the tournament but lost to Morocco in a hard-fought match. Regular time ended 1-1, with Morocco prevailing in a penalty shootout, winning 3-2. The Netherlands demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship throughout the championship, receiving only three yellow cards and no red cards across four matches. Spain claimed the World Cup title, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final after extra time. England secured the bronze medal, beating France 6-4 in the third-place playoff.