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.

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Netherlands 2, Qatar 0

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.

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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.

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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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