Netherlands Dominate Sweden 5-1 in Second Group Stage Match
June 20, 2026 ยท By yayscore Newsroom
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The Netherlands secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Sweden in their second Group B match of the World Cup, following an earlier draw against Japan.
The Netherlands wasted no time asserting their dominance in their second group stage fixture, with Brian Brobbey opening the scoring in the 5th minute from a Cody Gakpo assist. Brobbey doubled his tally in the 17th minute, assisted by Denzel Dumfries, putting the Dutch in a commanding position early on.
Following their draw against Japan, the second half saw no let-up from the Oranje. Cody Gakpo scored twice in quick succession, in the 47th minute and again in the 54th minute, effectively putting the game beyond Sweden's reach. While Sweden managed a consolation goal through Anthony Elanga in the 59th minute, the Dutch attacking prowess proved too much to handle.
The turning point came with the rapid succession of goals in the second half, solidifying the Netherlands' lead and breaking any Swedish hopes of a comeback. Despite Sweden registering more total shots (15 to 10), their finishing lacked the clinical edge of their opponents. Sweden had previously won their opening group match against Tunisia.
This emphatic victory sends a strong message to the rest of the teams in the group. Sweden, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their defensive frailties before their final group stage fixture.