Netherlands Thrashes Sweden 5-1 in World Cup Qualifier

In a commanding performance, the Netherlands National Football Team defeated Sweden 5-1 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, achieving their first win in the tournament. Managed by Ronald Koeman, the Dutch team took an early lead with Brian Brobbey scoring two goals within the first 17 minutes.

Brobbey opened the scoring by bundling the ball in after a cutback from Cody Gakpo, who later assisted Denzel Dumfries to make it 2-0. Despite Sweden's attempts to respond, including a shot from Viktor Gyökeres saved by Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, the Netherlands maintained control.

In the second half, Gakpo scored twice in quick succession, sealing his brace with a cool finish from a pass by Crycencio Summerville. Sweden managed to pull one back through Anthony Elanga, but the match ended with the Netherlands extending their unbeaten streak in World Cup tournaments to 14 games, excluding penalties.