Netherlands thrashes Sweden 5-1 in World Cup showdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:32 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
On June 20, the Netherlands secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Sweden in the World Cup, with Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each scoring twice. The match took place in Houston, giving Dutch coach Ronald Koeman reason for optimism as they improve their standing in Group F. The early goal from Brobbey set a strong tone, aiding in their much-needed win after earlier dropping points against Japan. Despite the large margin of victory, Koeman expressed concerns about tactical adjustments during the match, indicating areas for improvement ahead of their next game.
- •Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each score twice.
- •Crysencio Summerville adds a fifth goal for the Netherlands.
- •Koeman emphasizes need for better tactical recognition.
- •Netherlands' win follows a draw against Japan in their opener.
- •The match took place in Houston on June 20.
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Koeman can sleep easy after his Dutch side demolish Swedes
"There was an impressive precision to Netherlands' forward play as Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored twice and Crysencio Summerville added a fifth.
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