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World Cup 2026: Brobbey, Gakpo hit braces as Netherlands crush sorry Sweden Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo both scored braces as the Netherlands thumped Sweden 5-1 in Houston on Saturday to move top of Group F and close in on a place in the World Cup knockouts

Netherlands defeats Sweden at World Cup The match ended with a score of 5:1

FIFA World Cup: Brobbey, Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F The victory gives Netherlands a group-leading four points. Sweden has three points, with Japan and Tunisia scheduled to play later on Saturday (June 20, 2026)

Brobbey and Gakpo bag brace as Netherlands decimate Sweden Brobbey and Gakpo bag brace as Netherlands decimate Sweden Anthony Tomas Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring the Netherlands' fourth goal with Tijjani Reijnders. Reuters / Annegret Hilse Doubles in each half from Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo sent the Netherlands on their way to their first victory of the tournament and move top of Group F with a 5-1 win over Sweden, who missed the chance to start a World Cup campaign with two wins for the first time since they hosted in 1958. Ronald Koeman made a big call by bringing Brobbey into his starting line-up in place of Crysencio Summerville, who scored against Japan , but that decision was vindicated by two goals inside the opening 17 minutes. Advertisement Advertisement First, Brobbey took down a long clearance and laid the ball off to Tijjani Reijnders, who sent Cody Gakpo away down the left and his low centre was fired in from six yards by the Sunderland striker. Sweden came close to an immediate response when Viktor Gyökeres forced Bart Verbruggen into a smart stop at his near post, only for Brobbey to add his second and the Netherlands ’ 100th World Cup goal by diverting another l…

Netherlands vs Sweden: Gakpo, Brobbey doubles give Dutch 5–1 World Cup win The Dutch have four points after bagging their first win in Houston; Sweden are second with three points in Group F.

Brobbey and Gakpo braces power Netherlands to victory past shaky Sweden Brobbey and Gakpo braces power Netherlands to victory past shaky Sweden Anthony Tomas Cody Gakpo plays the ball across goal ČTK / AP / David Buono/Icon Sportswire Doubles in each half from Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo sent the Netherlands on their way to their first victory of the tournament and move top of Group F with a 5-1 win over Sweden, who missed the chance to start a World Cup campaign with two wins for the first time since 1958. Ronald Koeman made a big call by bringing Brobbey into his starting line-up in place of Crysencio Summerville , who scored against Japan , but that decision was vindicated by two goals inside the opening 17 minutes. First, Brobbey took down a long clearance and laid the ball off to Tijjani Reijnders , who sent Cody Gakpo away down the left and his low centre was fired in from six yards by the Sunderland striker . Sweden came close to an immediate response when Viktor Gyokeres forced Bart Verbruggen into a smart stop at his near post, only for Brobbey to add his second and the Netherlands ’ 100th World Cup goal by diverting another low cross – this time from Denzel Dumfries on …

BREAKING: Netherlands 1-0 Sweden (5') Brian Brobbey strikes early for Oranje! Just 5 minutes in – perfect start in Houston! Van Dijk & co. leading Group F. Sweden pushing back... Can Netherlands hold the lead? @KNVB @svenskfotboll #NEDvSWE #WorldCup2026 #Brobbey