FIFA World Cup 2026: Sweden vs. Netherlands

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(12:46 AM)

Netherlands defeat Sweden 5-1

The Netherlands, fueled by 2-2 goals from Brian Broby and Cody Gakpo, defeated Sweden 5-1 in their Group F match in Houston.

(12:37 AM)

Netherlands scores fifth goal

The Netherlands have scored their fifth goal against Sweden. Crescencio Somerville scored the fifth goal for the Netherlands in the 89th minute.

(12:11 AM)

Sweden pulled one back.

Anthony Ilanga pulled one back for Sweden. Sweden trailed by 1-4 goals in the match.

(12:09 AM)

100 goals in 33 matches at the World Cup 2026

The Netherlands' fourth goal was their 100th in 33 matches at the 2026 World Cup. This is the first time they have scored 100 goals so quickly since 1958.

(12:05 AM)

Netherlands take a 4-0 lead

Cody Gakpo scored his second goal in the 54th minute to give the Netherlands a 4-0 lead over Sweden.

(11:56 PM)

Netherlands add third goal

The Netherlands have scored their third goal against Sweden.

(11:38 PM)

Netherlands lead 2-0 at halftime

The Netherlands took a 2-0 lead into halftime in their Group F match against Sweden in Houston. Brian Broby scored both goals for the Netherlands.

(11:03 PM)

Netherlands add second goal

The Netherlands have scored their second goal against Sweden. Brian Broby scored the second goal for the Netherlands. He doubled the Dutch team's lead in the 17th minute.

(10:52 PM)

The Netherlands scored the first goal.

The Netherlands have scored their first goal against Sweden. Brian Broby, who is playing for the first time in the tournament, gave the Netherlands the lead in the fifth minute.

(10:43 PM)

Sweden's focus on the knockout stage

Sweden, who qualified for the World Cup after a very tough battle, will advance to the knockout stage if they defeat the Netherlands.

(10:41 PM)

Sweden field two key strikers

Sweden's first-team squad has not changed a single player. Two key strikers, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gökçerez, are still playing.

(10:37 PM)

Netherlands playing Brian Broby

The Netherlands have made one change from the team that played Japan, replacing Crescencio Somerville with Brian Broby.

(10:35 PM)

Sweden had previously defeated Tunisia 5-1.

The Netherlands were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in their opening match, while Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1.

(10:31 PM)

Netherlands and Sweden competing in Houston

The Netherlands and Sweden will compete in a Group F match of the 2026 World Cup in Houston on Saturday.