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Cody Gakpo is being supported by his Netherlands team-mates and coach Ronald Koeman after he and his partner lost their baby son during pregnancy.
Gakpo’s partner Noa van der Bij posted about the loss on social media earlier this week, and Koeman told his press conference before their World Cup round-of-32 tie against Morocco there was “never a moment” when the Liverpool forward asked to go home from the tournament.
His club and international captain Virgil van Dijk said he had “lots of respect” for how Gakpo and his family had dealt with the situation and that the forward was focused on Monday’s game in Monterrey, Mexico.
“It was very sad news that we learned and that Cody and his family learned,” Koeman said. “We have done what was within our power in terms of support, as players, as staff. Of course, the first few days he had the freedom to go out to his family and be with them. He dealt with it very well, there was never a moment where he said ‘I want to go back, I want to be with the family’.
“So that was the way he took it and the way he approached it and that shows his maturity. I don’t think it’ll be a heavy weight on his performance. He deals with things with his family in his own way and it’s very powerful, it’s beautiful and we’ve left it there. We’ve been his support, he can count on us, on the other players and the players handled it in their way.”
Sending love, prayers and support from all of us to you and your family, Cody ❤️🧡 https://t.co/KoFlp6ba7N
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 27, 2026
Netherlands finished top of Group F by beating Sweden and Tunisia after drawing with Japan, to set up the meeting with Group C runners-up Morocco. The winner will face co-hosts Canada in Houston on July 4.
Gakpo started all three group-stage games, scoring twice against Sweden.
Van Dijk added: “The most important thing is to ask: ‘what do you need?’ It’s awful news and it shows that football is secondary. There are more important things in life. It’s very sad but Cody deals with it and he’s keen to go to the next round. He’ll do whatever he can (to help the Netherlands progress), that’s where the focus lies right now.
“It’s not that I learned anything new (about him) but of course the situation … You don’t want to have to experience but, from what I saw from Cody, (the way he responded) fits him. He’s very mature, very adult. I have lots of respect for the way he and his family are handling this. However awful it is, I respect it very much.”
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Add The California Post on Google New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.Tennis season is officially in full swing.
On Monday, June 29, Wimbledon got underway in dramatic fashion at The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club.
Defending men’s champion Jannik Sinner of Italy barely took down No. 50 Miomir Kecmanović, defeating the Serb in five sets. Mid-match, the world No. 1 tripped, crumpled to the ground mid-rally and later saw his foot get bloodied.
Meanwhile, women’s No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka had better luck against a Serbian underdog, besting Teodora Kostovic 6-2, 6-3.
And that was just day one.
If you’d like to be at the world-famous grassy London courts, last-minute all-day passes are still available for all upcoming dates of the iconic tourney.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on passes was $2,115 including fees on SeatGeek (that’s for Thursday, July 9, by the way).
Other dates have passes starting anywhere from $2,729 to $13,985 including fees.
Make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout (Editor’s Note: this discount is only valid for users’ first purchase on SeatGeek).
In addition to Sinner and Sabalenka, notable players also set to take the grass by storm over the next two weeks include seven-time Wimbledon champ Novak Djokovic, Roland Garros victor Alexander Zverev, World No. 2 Elena Rybakina, 2025 winner Iga Świątek and fan-favorite Coc Gauff.
Plus, Serena Williams will be on the grounds playing singles as well.
Fans that have never attended are in for a literal treat, too.
“Pimms and strawberries and cream are an integral part of the Wimbledon experience – 200,000 punnets of strawberries are served during the Championships,” On The Luce reports.
“There are lots of other eating options though, ranging from takeaway cafés to sit-down restaurants and Champagne bars.”
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Our team has everything you need to know and more about attending Wimbledon 2026 live in England below.
How much are tickets for Wimbledon 2026?
A complete day-by-day breakdown of all the cheapest Wimbledon tickets can be found here:
| Wimbledon dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 30 | $3,205 (including fees) |
| Wednesday, July 1 | $3,378 (including fees) |
| Thursday, July 2 | $2,729 (including fees) |
| Friday, July 3 | $2,943 (including fees) |
| Saturday, July 4 | $2,859 (including fees) |
| Sunday, July 5 | $2,821 (including fees) |
| Monday, July 6 | $2,997 (including fees) |
| Tuesday, July 7 | $3,702 (including fees) |
| Wednesday, July 8 | $3,996 (including fees) |
| Thursday, July 9 | $2,115 (including fees) |
| Friday, July 10 | $11,655 (including fees) |
| Saturday, July 11 | $4,374 (including fees) |
| Sunday, July 12 | $13,985 (including fees) |
Where can I get U.S. Open tickets?
Fans hoping to attend Flushing’s annual blue court tourney can pick up tickets well over a month in advance.
If you’d like to catch beloved blue court battles live in Queens, some seats can be yours for as low as $54 including fees on SeatGeek.
Not too bad considering you won’t have to travel to England and will likely see many familiar faces that also competed at Wimbledon (plus, Roger Federer who is putting on a one-night doubles event with Andre Agassi, John McEnroe and Andy Roddick on Aug. 24).
To find the match that makes the most sense for your schedule and wallet, you can find 2026 U.S. Open tickets here.
About Wimbledon 2026
One of this year’s biggest storylines at Wimbledon are all the players not taking part in the tournament.
Sadly, Carlos Alcaraz will be sitting due to a wrist injury he suffered at the Barcelona Open this spring. Biggies Marketa Vondrousova, Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper have also withdrawn.
On a lighter note, as noted above, 44-year-old Serena Williams is competing in a singles match at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022. All eyes will be on her for her match with 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint on June 30.
Players will also be getting paid more than ever before. Ahead of this year’s Wimbledon, a 20% prize pool increase was implemented. Other upgrades at the tourney include a video review system for controversial line calls and new-and-improved heat stress rules.
Wimbledon fashion 2026
Off the court, trendsetters will be serving looks in the stands.
Just a few of the biggest attention-grabbers this year thus far include Naomi Osaka’s kimono-inspired fit, Bad Bunny’s low-key look, Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann’s simple yet elegant numbers, Isla Fisher’s flow-y dress and Sir David Beckham’s classy, single-breasted suit.
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