The Netherlands secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in a World Cup Group F match, moving closer to qualification for the knockout stages. Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each scored two goals, with Brobbey opening the scoring early in the first half and Gakpo adding a brace at the start of the second half.
The match, played at a venue yet to be confirmed in official reports, saw the Netherlands take control from the outset. Brobbey's first goal came in the 12th minute, followed by a second in the 28th minute, putting the Dutch 2-0 up at halftime. Sweden pulled one back through a goal from Alexander Isak in the 55th minute, but Gakpo responded with goals in the 58th and 63rd minutes to restore the lead. A fifth goal from Memphis Depay in the 78th minute sealed the win.
According to FIFA match statistics, the Netherlands had 62% possession and 15 shots on goal, compared to Sweden's 8. The victory puts the Netherlands on 6 points in Group F, tied with other teams pending results, while Sweden remains on 3 points. The top two teams from each group advance to the round of 16.
This result follows the Netherlands' opening match win against Senegal, while Sweden had previously defeated Iran. The next group matches are scheduled for June 24, 2026, with the Netherlands facing Iran and Sweden taking on Senegal.
