Netherlands overpowers Sweden 5-1 in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Netherlands secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden in a World Cup match held in Houston, Texas. Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey each scored twice, while Crysencio Summerville added a third. Tijjani Reijnders contributed to the early offense, assisting Brobbey's opening goal. Sweden's Anthony Elanga responded with a goal later in the match, but the result marked a strong showing for the Dutch after their earlier draw against Japan. The Netherlands now sits atop Group F as they prepare to face Tunisia next Friday.
- •Netherlands scores five goals against Sweden in Houston.
- •Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey each score two goals.
- •Anthony Elanga scores a consolation goal for Sweden.
- •Tijjani Reijnders plays just under an hour in the match.
- •Netherlands leads Group F with this victory.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Reijnders involved in impressive Netherlands win over Sweden
"Tijjani Reijnders played just short of an hour as the Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 in an exciting World Cup clash in Houston, Texas.Reijnders had a hand in their early opener, playing in Cody Gapko...
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