Netherlands secures 5-1 victory over Sweden in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 6:56 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 on June 20 at the World Cup, with braces from Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo. Brobbey opened the scoring just five minutes in, followed by another goal twelve minutes later. Gakpo added further goals in the second half. The victory improves the Dutch standings in Group F, putting them one point ahead of Sweden. The Netherlands will play Tunisia next on Thursday.
- •Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each score two goals.
- •Netherlands leads Group F with four points after two matches.
- •Sweden scored once through Anthony Elanga late in the match.
- •Netherlands will play Tunisia in their next group match.
- •Match took place on June 20 during the 2026 World Cup.
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Netherlands win big while Germany avoids scare
- 8:15 PMESPN — Netherlands thump Sweden 5-1 in statement win
- 6:56 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Braces from Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo help Netherlands to 5-1 win over Sweden
"Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each to power the Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden as they bounce back after a disappointing opening draw.
"Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two each as the Netherlands cruised to a 5-1 World Cup victory over Sweden to go top of Group F.
"The Dutch took control of the game quickly and Sweden could not catch up.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 3:07 PMWorld Cup: Netherlands win big while Germany avoids scare
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each to power the Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden as they bounce back after a disappointing opening draw.
- ESPNJun 20, 2026, 8:15 PMNetherlands thump Sweden 5-1 in statement win
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two each as the Netherlands cruised to a 5-1 World Cup victory over Sweden to go top of Group F.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 6:56 PMWorld Cup 2026: Braces from Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo help Netherlands to 5-1 win over Sweden
The Dutch took control of the game quickly and Sweden could not catch up.
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