Netherlands vs Sweden

Netherlands secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Sweden in Matchday 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage at NRG Stadium, with B. Brobbey netting twice within the opening 17 minutes to lay the foundation, Cody Gakpo adding two more goals in quick succession after the break (47th and 54th minutes) to extend the lead to 4-0, A. Elanga pulling one back for Sweden in the 59th minute, and C. Summerville sealing the result in the 89th minute; Netherlands dominated with 51% possession and an xG of 2. 47, significantly outperforming Sweden (xG 0. 98) in attacking efficiency; with this win, Netherlands top the group on 7 points while Sweden sit third on 4 points, further consolidating Netherlands' qualification prospects. Updated: 2026-07-17