Netherlands vs Sweden
Match Report
Netherlands stormed to the top of Group F with a dominant 5-1 win over Sweden in Houston, bouncing back emphatically from their opening draw with Japan. The standout moment: Cody Gakpo's 54th-minute strike became the 100th goal of the 2026 World Cup.
Brian Brobbey set the tone with a rapid brace in the 5th and 17th minutes. Sweden had a goal from Gustaf Lagerbielke ruled out for offside just before halftime, before Gakpo struck twice after the restart (47', 54'). Anthony Elanga pulled one back in the 59th, but substitute Crysencio Summerville sealed the rout in the 89th. Denzel Dumfries was relentless at right-back, contributing two assists.
Netherlands now sit top of Group F on four points. Sweden—who had thrashed Tunisia 5-1 in their opener—drop to second on three but remain firmly in contention.
Match Events
5'
17'
46'
47'
53'
G. Gudmundsson(Tripping)
54'
55'
56'
56'
59'
59'
72'
75'
Y. Ayari(Holding)
80'
L. Bergvall(Roughing)
89'
90+3'
5'
17'
47'
53'
G. Gudmundsson(Tripping)
54'
55'
56'
56'
59'
72'
75'
Y. Ayari(Holding)
80'
L. Bergvall(Roughing)
89'
90+3'
Statistics
51%Possession49%
10Shots16
7Shots on Target8
2Corners5
9Fouls12
3Offsides3
0Yellow Cards3
450Passes424
7Saves2
Injuries & Suspensions
Netherlands
Sweden
No injuries reported
Head to Head
4
Netherlands wins
4
Draws
1
Sweden wins
Goals: 19 - 9
