NetherlandsvsSweden

Netherlands ran out comfortable winners over Sweden 5–1. Goalscorers — Netherlands: B. Brobbey 5', B. Brobbey 17', C. Gakpo 47', C. Gakpo 54', C. Summerville 89'; Sweden: A. Elanga 59'.

Netherlands met Sweden in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium in Arlington on Saturday, June 20, 2026. It is one of the six matches in Group F, where the four sides each play three games and the top two advance directly to the Round of 32. With the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also progressing, points here carry real weight from the opening whistle.

Netherlands go in ranked 8th in the FIFA World Ranking to Sweden's 38th — a gap of 30 places that marks Netherlands out as clear favourites on paper. Both nations come through UEFA, so familiarity between the two football cultures could shape how the game is played.

The Netherlands head to the 2026 World Cup as perennial contenders who are still searching for their first title despite a storied history in the sport. Under the guidance of Ronald Koeman, the Oranje have rebuilt into a competitive force after missing the 2018 World Cup entirely.

Sweden are a traditionally strong European side who reached the World Cup quarterfinals in 2018 and have a proud history of producing top-class players. The Blagult play a direct, physical style with excellent set-piece delivery and a well-organized defensive structure.

Netherlands: The Netherlands have reached the World Cup final three times, in 1974, 1978, and 2010, but have never won the tournament, making them the most successful nation to have never lifted the trophy. Sweden: Sweden have appeared at twelve World Cups, with their best result being runners-up in 1958 as hosts, losing to Brazil in the final.

The match is scheduled at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 05:00 PM (01:00 PM ET).