Netherlands vs 20.06.26 17:005 – 1Full Time
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Match report
Netherlands rout Sweden 5-1 to light up World Cup Group Stage
Netherlands thrashed Sweden 5-1 at NRG Stadium in a World Cup Group Stage - 2 fixture, brushing aside Graham Potter's side with a display of ruthless finishing under Ronald Koeman. The scoreline reflected a one-sided contest from the opening minutes, with the hosts scoring five times and Sweden managing only a single reply through Anthony Elanga.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Brian Brobbey set the tone early, converting a Cody Gakpo assist in the 5th minute before doubling his tally in the 17th, this time teed up by Denzel Dumfries, to send Netherlands in 2-0 up at half-time. The second half continued in the same vein as Gakpo struck twice himself, in the 47th and 54th minutes, both assisted by Dumfries and Crysencio Summerville respectively, stretching the lead to 4-0.
Sweden briefly interrupted the procession when Elanga finished off an Alexander Isak pass in the 59th minute, but any hope of a comeback was extinguished when Summerville added a fifth in the 89th minute, assisted by Memphis Depay, to complete a comprehensive Dutch victory.
Gakpo scored twice and added an assist to finish with a rating of 9.3, the outstanding contributor in a rampant Dutch display.
Netherlands outstripped Sweden in expected goals, 2.61 to 1.01, a fair reflection of their clinical edge in front of goal.
Netherlands beat Sweden 5–1 (half-time 2–0).
Netherlands met Sweden in the World Cup (Group Stage - 2). Kick-off was Saturday, 20 June 2026, 17:00 UTC at NRG Stadium. Referee: Michael Oliver.
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Key moments
- 5' Goal: Brian Brobbey (assist: Cody Gakpo) — 1–0
- 17' Goal: Brian Brobbey (assist: Denzel Dumfries) — 2–0 · Watch Brian Brobbey's goal video (17')
- 47' Goal: Cody Gakpo (assist: Denzel Dumfries) — 3–0
- 54' Goal: Cody Gakpo (assist: Crysencio Summerville) — 4–0 · Watch Cody Gakpo's goal video (54')
- 59' Goal: Anthony Elanga (assist: Alexander Isak) — 4–1
- 89' Goal: Crysencio Summerville (assist: Memphis Depay) — 5–1 · Watch Crysencio Summerville's goal video (89')
Starting line-ups
Netherlands (4-3-3)
Sweden (3-1-4-2)
About this match
On this page: the Netherlands vs Sweden final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this World Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
- Watch Brian Brobbey's goal against Sweden (17').
- Watch Cody Gakpo's goal against Sweden (54').
- Watch Crysencio Summerville's goal against Sweden (89').
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