Netherlands score five goals to dominate Sweden in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Netherlands convincingly controlled the match against Sweden in Group F of the 2026 World Cup, winning 5-1 in Houston. Brian Brobbey opened the scoring with two goals in the first 15 minutes. Cody Gakpo added two more goals for the Dutch, while Anthony Elanga netted for Sweden, providing a brief moment of hope. Crysencio Summerville capped the scoring late in the match. This victory significantly boosts the Netherlands' campaign after an earlier draw against Japan. For Sweden, this defeat marks a disappointing turn following their opening match win against Tunisia.
- •The Netherlands win 5-1 against Sweden in Houston.
- •Brian Brobbey scores two goals early in the match.
- •Cody Gakpo contributes two more goals for the Netherlands.
- •Anthony Elanga scores Sweden's only goal.
- •Crysencio Summerville adds a late goal to finalize the score.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Brian Brobbey bags a brace as the Netherlands get their 2026 World Cup campaign up and running
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 World Cup: Netherlands thrash Sweden, six goals, two braces!
"The Netherlands were ruthless going forward as they dismantled Sweden in their second group game of the 2026 World Cup. The Dutch ended up winning 5-1, although goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen certainly ha...
"The Netherlands made a major statement in Group F of the 2026 World Cup by thrashing Sweden (5-1) in Houston. Ronald Koeman’s men quickly took control thanks to a Brian Brobbey brace in the opening ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 8:50 PMBrian Brobbey bags a brace as the Netherlands get their 2026 World Cup campaign up and running
The Netherlands were ruthless going forward as they dismantled Sweden in their second group game of the 2026 World Cup. The Dutch ended up winning 5-1, although goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen certainly ha...
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 7:11 PM🚨 World Cup: Netherlands thrash Sweden, six goals, two braces!
The Netherlands made a major statement in Group F of the 2026 World Cup by thrashing Sweden (5-1) in Houston. Ronald Koeman’s men quickly took control thanks to a Brian Brobbey brace in the opening ...
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