Dutch Delight: Brobbey, Gakpo Strike Twice As Netherlands Thrash Sweden In Houston

Netherlands vs Sweden Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece to power Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday in the World Cup to bounce back after a disappointing draw in its opener and move atop the Group F standings. Brobbey’s goals came in the first half, helping the Netherlands get off to a great start and roll to the big win after playing Japan to a 2-2 draw Sunday. The victory gives Netherlands a group-leading four points. Sweden has three points, with Japan and Tunisia scheduled to play later Saturday. Gakpo, who also had an assist, extended the lead to 3-0 just after halftime, scoring in the 47th minute off a cross from Denzel Dumfries. He matched Brobbey when he scored on a right-footed shot from the left box in the 54th minute. See the best photos from this pivotal NED vs SWE football match here.

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Netherlands' Brian Brobbey, left, celebrates with Donyell Malen after scoring his side's opening goal against Sweden during a World Cup AP/Eric Gay
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Nguyen Le cheers before Netherlands fans take part in an "Orange Walk" to Houston Stadium before a FIFA World Cup Group F soccer match between Netherlands and Sweden in Houston. AP/Jon Shapley
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Netherlands fans take part in an "Orange Walk" to Houston Stadium before a FIFA World Cup Group F soccer match between Netherlands and Sweden in Houston. AP/Jon Shapley
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A fan of Sweden waits for the start of the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Sweden in Houston AP Photo/Eric Gay
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Teams line up on the pitch ahead of the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Sweden in Houston, Saturday AP/Karen Warren
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Netherlands' Brian Brobbey celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Sweden during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Houston Eric Gay/AP
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Netherlands' Brian Brobbey, 3rd right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match AP/Ashley Landis
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Sweden's Isak Hien, left, and Netherlands' Brian Brobbey vie for the ball during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Houston Eric Gay/AP
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Netherlands' Frenkie de Jong in action against Sweden. AP/Ashley Landis
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Netherlands' Brian Brobbey, left, scores their second goal past Sweden goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt (23) AP/Eric Gay
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Sweden goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt grabs the ball as Netherlands' Donyell Malen looks on,during the World Cup Group F soccer match Karen Warren/AP
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Sweden's Yasin Ayari takes a corner during the World Cup Group F soccer match AP/Ashley Landis
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Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk, right, celebrates with Denzel Dumfries after teammate Cody Gakpo scored their side's third goal AP/Ashley Landis
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Netherlands' Cody Gakpo (11) celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match AP
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Fans celebrate after Cody Gakpo scored the Netherlands 4th goal against Sweden AP/Eric Gay
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Sweden's Anthony Elanga celebrates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Sweden in Houston AP
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Netherlands' Crysencio Summerville celebrates with Netherlands' Memphis Depay after scoring their fifth goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match. AP/Karen Warren
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Sweden head coach Graham Potter watches his tema play against the Netherlands AP/Eric Gay
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A giant monitor shows the score after the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Sweden in Houston, Saturday AP/Karen Warren
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