Jun 30, 2026 05:56 AM IST Netherlands vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup LIVE: Gakpo suffers personal loss Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo, who plays for Liverpool, suffered a personal tragedy while he was in North America for the FIFA World Cup.
His partner, Noa van der Bij, recently announced the death of their unborn son.
In a message she shared on social media, van der Bij wrote: "With broken hearts, we share the devastating news that our baby boy passed away during pregnancy.Thank you for your love and support.
Elijah Raphael Gakpo.
Forever loved.
Forever our son." van der Bij added:"We went to church to light a candle.
Afterward, we walked to the church playground with our son Samuel.
There was only one other child there.
His name was Elijah.
There could not have been a more beautiful sign from God.
He reminded us that our little boy is never far away."
