In the year 2026 World Cup: Cody Gakpo scores a goal days after losing his unborn son.

Cody Gakpo was seen in tears as he scored for the Netherlands days after losing his unborn son.

The 27-year-old Liverpool striker scored the opener in the Netherlands’ last 32 clash with Morocco. He lost 3-2 on penalties Following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

His partner is model Noah van der Bij He announced the news on Saturday. The couple was expecting a second child together, the baby was due in October, but Gakpo chose to stay with the group.

After scoring a goal, Gakpo fell to his knees and was mobbed by his teammates.

Netherlands and Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk hugs Gakpo as his players return to their own half.

On Saturday, van der Bij posted a picture on social media of the couple holding hands over a blanket and a knitted hat.

“It is with a broken heart that we share the sad news that our baby has passed away during pregnancy,” she wrote.

“Thank you for your love and support. Elias Raphael Gakpo. Forever loved. Forever our son.”

Gakpo started all of his country’s games at the World Cup and scored three goals in total, but was substituted in the 113th minute against Morocco and failed to take part in the shootout.

Issa Diop equalized in stoppage time to force extra time before the North Africans went on to win in a shootout.