The Netherlands had a massive 5-1 win over Sweden today at NRG Stadium, in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
The Dutch team currently sits at the top of Group F temporarily with 4 points, while Sweden drops to second place with 3 points, awaiting the result of the Japan vs. Tunisia match later today.
Match Highlights and Goals
The Netherlands opened the scoring early in the 5th minute through Brian Brobbey. They kept up the pressure, and Brobbey struck again to score his second goal in the 17th minute.
Ronald Koeman's men didn't slow down in the second half. They kept the same pace to add more goals, with Cody Gakpo scoring a quick brace in the 47th and 54th minutes to make it 4-0.
Substitute Anthony Elanga managed to pull one back for Sweden in the 59th minute. However, another substitute, Crysencio Summerville, sealed the deal for the Netherlands with a fifth goal in the 89th minute.
