Netherlands Become First Nation to Score 100+ World Cup Goals Without Winning Title

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Netherlands Become First Nation to Score 100+ World Cup Goals Without Winning Title

Netherlands have become the first nation in World Cup history to score over 100 goals in the tournament without ever lifting the trophy, according to CBS Sports Golazo. The Dutch have reached three finals,1974, 1978 and 2010, but lost each time. The milestone underscores their reputation as one of the sport's great near-misses on the biggest stage.

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