Netherlands Crush Sweden 5-1 as Brobbey and Gakpo Score Braces
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each scored twice in Houston as the Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 to move to the top of Group F.
The Netherlands delivered a commanding performance at the 2026 World Cup on Saturday, defeating Sweden by a score of 5-1 in Houston. The dominant victory was propelled by standout performances from Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo, who both scored two goals each to secure the comfortable win. The result moves the rampant Dutch squad to the top of Group F, putting them on the verge of qualifying for the tournament's knockout stages.[1][2]
With this emphatic five-goal performance, the Netherlands laid down a significant marker to the rest of the competition. By securing the three points in Houston, they have put one foot in the World Cup knockouts as they close in on official qualification from the group stage.[1][2]
