Netherlands vs Sweden: Brobbey and Gakpo Doubles Sink Sweden 5-1
Updated 20 June 2026.
Netherlands vs Sweden at World Cup 2026 finished 5-1 to the Netherlands, a Brian Brobbey brace inside 17 minutes and two Cody Gakpo goals after the break blowing Group F open in Houston. The statement win lifts the Dutch top of the group and is the response they wanted after a flat 2-2 draw in their opener, while Sweden’s only reply came through Anthony Elanga.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | Netherlands 5-1 Sweden |
| Competition | World Cup 2026, Group F |
| Venue | NRG Stadium, Houston (att. 68,777) |
| Netherlands scorers | Brobbey 5′, 17′; Gakpo 47′, 54′; Summerville 89′ |
| Sweden scorer | Elanga 59′ |
| Bookings | Gudmundsson 53′, Ayari 75′ (SWE) |
Netherlands vs Sweden World Cup 2026: how the Dutch ran riot
The Netherlands ran riot by killing the game early. Brian Brobbey struck twice inside the opening 17 minutes, and the Dutch never looked back. Cody Gakpo turned a comfortable lead into a rout with two goals in seven second-half minutes, the first from a Denzel Dumfries cross, and Crysencio Summerville added a fifth late on for a 5-1 win that flattered nobody.
Sweden had no answer until the game was long gone. Anthony Elanga pulled one back on 59 minutes, but by then Brobbey and Gakpo had already settled it. After a stuttering opener, this was the ruthless Netherlands their talent had promised, and it reshaped Group F at the top in a single night.
What it means for Group F
The Netherlands move to four points and top of Group F, a draw and a win from their two games. Sweden, who had beaten Tunisia in their opener, drop to three points after conceding five, and the group’s other two sides, Japan and Tunisia, play later. ESPN called it a statement 5-1 win that sent the Dutch atop the standings. Follow the table on our group standings tracker and the live standings page.
What is next
The Netherlands close out Group F in their final fixture, with kick-offs on our fixtures page and goals live on live scores. Revisit the Dutch opener in our Netherlands vs Japan report and Sweden’s rout of Tunisia in our Sweden vs Tunisia report, and see the full schedule in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in Netherlands vs Sweden?
The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in their World Cup 2026 Group F match on 20 June at NRG Stadium, Houston, with two goals each from Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo and one from Crysencio Summerville.
Who scored for the Netherlands against Sweden?
Brian Brobbey scored twice (5′, 17′), Cody Gakpo added two more (47′, 54′) and Crysencio Summerville completed the 5-1 win on 89 minutes. Anthony Elanga scored Sweden’s consolation.
Who is top of Group F at World Cup 2026?
The Netherlands lead Group F on four points after the 5-1 win over Sweden, ahead of Sweden on three, with Japan and Tunisia still to play their second game.
Sources: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F, ESPN match report and the FIFA match centre.
