FIFA 2026: Netherlands Claim Big Win Against Sweden In Second Group Game
The Netherlands dealt Sweden a huge defeat, winning 5-1 in the second of the FIFA World Cup game between the two sides, as Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored braces in Houston, Texas. Sweden came into the game with high expectations, having won their opening match against Tunisia. The Dutch, however, drew against Japan. The tone of the match changed quickly after Brian Brobbey opened the scoresheet, forcing the Swedes on the back foot. Brobbey scored the opening goal, latching onto Cody Gakpo's cross, and he doubled the lead before the 20th minute, tapping home Denzel Dumfries' cross from the right. The Swedes were unlucky to have Ayari's goal ruled out, but they yet returned from halftime to concede more goals. Dumfries darted down the right and squared a cross into the six-yard box for Gakpo to tap in. The striker doubled his tally with an individual effort, drilling a right-footed shot home from inside the penalty area. Elanga gave the Swedes a lifeline for ...
