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Frenkie de Jong stars as Netherlands beats Sweden 5-1 in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Frenkie de Jong stars as Netherlands beats Sweden 5-1 in World Cup

Summary

The Netherlands secured a 5-1 victory against Sweden in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Frenkie de Jong played a vital role in midfield for the Dutch side, starting despite concerns about an injury sustained in training. While he did not score or assist, his contributions were key in managing the game’s pace. Other players, including Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey, garnered attention for their goal contributions. The match highlighted the strength of the Netherlands as they aim to make an impact in the tournament.

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•Netherlands wins 5-1 against Sweden in World Cup opener
•Frenkie de Jong plays 59 minutes, helps control midfield
•Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey combine for four goals
•Match played June 21, 2026

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