Houston (Lord Media): The Netherlands secured the top position in Group F by defeating Sweden 5-1 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 match held at NRG Stadium in Houston. The Dutch team maintained a strong grip on the game from the outset.
Brian Brobbey opened the scoring for the Netherlands in the 5th minute and extended the lead to 2-0 with a second goal in the 17th minute. Sweden failed to respond by the end of the first half.
In the second half, Cody Gakpo added two more goals, bringing the score to 4-0. Sweden’s Anthony Elanga managed to score in the 59th minute, but the Dutch team’s lead remained intact.
In the final moments of the match, Crysencio Summerville sealed the victory for the Netherlands with a goal in the 89th minute. With this win, the Netherlands now leads Group F.
This victory was crucial for the Netherlands, especially after a 2-2 draw against Japan in their previous match, as they needed a full three points. The Netherlands also reached a historic milestone by scoring their 100th goal in World Cup history, marking a memorable achievement for Dutch football.
