
The Netherlands dominated rival Sweden in 5-1 thrashing to secure their first win of the 2026 World Cup.
Three points secured for Oranje #FIFAWorldCup
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 20, 2026
The Dutch would find their first and second goal within the first two minutes, coming courtesy of a Brian Brobbey brace.
NETHERLANDS FINDS THE EARLY LEAD OVER SWEDEN!
Gakpo finds Brian Brobbey to make it 1-0 for the Dutch! pic.twitter.com/wzCO5Hy91R
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 20, 2026
The Dutch are FLYING in Houston!
Dumfries sends it in to Brobbey who already has a Brace for Netherlands! pic.twitter.com/4RIHcBgJ0f
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 20, 2026
Interestingly enough, through the first half the Swedes would hold the shot advantage.
Outshooting the Netherlands nine to five, with four of those shots requiring saves from goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.
In the second half the Dutch kept the offense high flying, scoring three goals.
Cody Gakpo would pick up a brace of his own during the second half with goals in the 47th and 54th minutes.
Another BEAUTY of a goal for the Netherlands!
Summerville. Dumfries. Gakpo. 3-0 for the Dutch pic.twitter.com/DXcAYPVJWO
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 20, 2026
"The Netherlands are running riot!" – @DFletcherSport
Cody Gakpo bags a brace on the clinical finish to make it 4-0 pic.twitter.com/NYujouyKDn
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 20, 2026
And while Sweden would collect a goal in the 59th minute thanks to Anthony Elanga.
56' – Anthony Elanga subs on for Sweden
59' – Anthony Elanga scores for Sweden pic.twitter.com/AUbgC8RIFz
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 20, 2026
But a Crysencio Summerville in the 89th minute would all but seal the game.
Crysencio Summerville scores from outside the area to make it 5-1 Netherlands!
Hit the night-night celly after too pic.twitter.com/JVQa2aIjWW
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 20, 2026
The Netherlands and Sweden will both play their final group stage matches at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
The Netherland will take on Tunisia looking to possibly win the group with a win.
Sweden will match up against Japan who, like the Netherlands, will also be searching for a win to top the group.
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