Gakpo and Netherlands struck by tragedy ahead of decisive Morocco clash
Dutch international and Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo revealed that he and his partner Noa van der Bij lost their baby son Elijah during pregnancy. Van der Bij shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, writing that Elijah Raphael Gakpo will be 'loved forever, our son forever.
' Gakpo, who started in the Netherlands' 3-1 group stage victory over Tunisia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup last Friday, described it as 'an incredibly difficult time for our family. ' The Netherlands now face a decisive final group match against Morocco.
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