Who scored in Netherlands vs Sweden?

B. Brobbey 5', B. Brobbey 17', C. Gakpo 47', C. Gakpo 54', A. Elanga 59', C. Summerville 89'

Netherlands 5-1 Sweden | World Cup

Match Snapshot

Netherlands vs Sweden finished 5-1 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.

Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.

Competition	World Cup
Date	samedi 20 juin 2026
Kickoff	19:00
Venue	NRG Stadium
Referee	Michael Oliver, England
Round	Group Stage - 2
Season	2026

Form And Context

Netherlands come into this fixture after 1 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats across the last five finished matches, while Sweden arrive with 1 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats over the same span.

In World Cup, Netherlands start this round in position 1 with 7 points, while Sweden sit in position 2 with 4 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.

Key Moments

5' B. Brobbey (Netherlands) - Normal Goal
17' B. Brobbey (Netherlands) - Normal Goal
46' D. Malen (Netherlands) - Substitution 1
47' C. Gakpo (Netherlands) - Normal Goal
53' Gabriel Gudmundsson (Sweden) - Yellow Card
54' C. Gakpo (Netherlands) - Normal Goal
55' A. Bernhardsson (Sweden) - Substitution 1
56' B. Nygren (Sweden) - Substitution 2
56' J. Karlstrom (Sweden) - Substitution 3
59' F. de Jong (Netherlands) - Substitution 2
59' T. Reijnders (Netherlands) - Substitution 3
59' A. Elanga (Sweden) - Normal Goal

Goals And Turning Points

Netherlands: B. Brobbey 5'
Netherlands: B. Brobbey 17'
Netherlands: C. Gakpo 47'
Netherlands: C. Gakpo 54'
Sweden: A. Elanga 59'
Netherlands: C. Summerville 89'

Discipline

Discipline also played a role in the rhythm of the contest. There were 3 yellow-card incidents during key stretches of the match.

Lineup Management

The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as D. Malen, A. Bernhardsson, B. Nygren, J. Karlstrom, F. de Jong, T. Reijnders showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.

The Numbers Behind The Match

Stat	Netherlands	Sweden
Shots on Goal	7	8
Shots off Goal	2	5
Total Shots	10	16
Blocked Shots	1	3
Shots insidebox	6	7
Shots outsidebox	4	9
Fouls	9	12
Corner Kicks	2	5

Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 7-8, Shots off Goal: 2-5, Total Shots: 10-16, Blocked Shots: 1-3.

What The Result Means

Result: Netherlands 5-1 Sweden. Netherlands leave this match with an important result that can influence confidence and momentum in the next stage of World Cup.

In standings terms, Netherlands sit in position 1 with 7 points, while Sweden hold position 2 with 4 points.

Conclusion

Netherlands 5-1 Sweden is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.

Netherlands 5-1 Sweden - World Cup

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