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According to a report by BBC Sport on Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Netherlands secured an emphatic 5-1 victory over Sweden in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match, thanks to brilliant displays from Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey.
The Dutch side began the game brightly and quickly established control through sharp passing, intelligent movement, and aggressive attacking play. Sweden found it difficult to cope with the Netherlands’ pace and creativity as the Oranje consistently threatened in the final third.
Their dominance was rewarded with the opening goal, putting Sweden under immediate pressure. Despite attempting to respond, the Swedish defence struggled to deal with Gakpo, who constantly troubled them with his movement and attacking quality.
Before halftime, the Netherlands extended their lead with another well-worked attacking move. Sweden could not keep up with the tempo, while the Dutch players remained clinical and composed in front of goal.
Following the break, Sweden tried to improve and push themselves back into the contest, but the Netherlands maintained control of the match. Brobbey added another goal to widen the gap and leave Sweden with an even bigger challenge.
Although Sweden managed to pull one goal back and briefly sparked hopes of a comeback, the Dutch team responded immediately. Gakpo scored his second of the game, while Brobbey also completed his brace as the Netherlands continued their attacking masterclass.
In the closing stages, the Oranje comfortably saw out the game as Sweden failed to create enough meaningful chances. The final whistle confirmed an impressive 5-1 win for the Netherlands.
The result significantly strengthens the Netherlands’ position in their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, while Sweden must now deliver a strong performance in their final group fixture to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive.
Source: BBC SPORTS
