Netherlands Player Ratings vs. Sweden: Dutch Delight As Gakpo Runs Riot
The Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 in a Group F match on 20 June 2026. Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey each scored two goals. The result improves the position of Ronald Koeman's side for the knockout stages.
What changed
The match date is now confirmed as 20 June 2026 and it was a Group F fixture.
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Netherlands Secure 5-1 Victory Over Sweden in World Cup Group F
confidence 80%The Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 in a Group F match on 20 June 2026. Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey each scored two goals. The result improves the position of Ronald Koeman's side for the knockout stages.
What's confirmed:
- The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey each scored twice in the match.
- The match took place on 20 June 2026 in Group F.
Still unconfirmed:
- The game was played in Houston.
- The game was played at Kansas City Stadium.
- Cody Gakpo muted his celebrations due to the loss of a baby.
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Netherlands Dominate Sweden 5-1 in World Cup Group F Clash
confidence 95%The Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 in Houston during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey each scored twice in the victory. The result places Ronald Koeman's team in a strong position to reach the knockout stages.
What's confirmed:
- The Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 in Houston during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey both scored two goals in the match.
- The Netherlands played in Group F.
- Ronald Koeman is the coach of the Netherlands team.
- The Netherlands drew 2-2 with Japan in their opening match.
Still unconfirmed:
- Spectators at Houston Stadium were told to shelter-in-place due to strong storms.
- Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1 in their first game.
- Bart Verbruggen received a 7/10 player rating.
- Denzel Dumfries received a 7/10 player rating.
- Sweden is the first team to win their first game by four goals and lose their next by four goals.