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    Match 34 · Group F · Matchday 2

    NetherlandsNetherlands
    5 : 1
    Full-time
    SwedenSweden
    • B. Brobbey5', 17'
    • C. Gakpo47', 54'
    • C. Summerville89'
    Goals
    • A. Elanga59'

    Saturday, June 20, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET

    NRG Stadium, Houston

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    Match events

    NetherlandsMinSweden
    • B. Brobbey(assist: C. Gakpo)
      5'
    • B. Brobbey(assist: D. Dumfries)
      17'
    • ▲ C. Summerville·▼ D. Malen
      46'
    • C. Gakpo(assist: D. Dumfries)
      47'
    • 53'
      Gabriel GudmundssonYellow card
    • C. Gakpo(assist: C. Summerville)
      54'
    • 55'
      ▲ A. Elanga·▼ A. Bernhardsson
    • 56'
      ▲ L. Bergvall·▼ B. Nygren
    • 56'
      ▲ B. Zeneli·▼ J. Karlstrom
    • ▲ T. Koopmeiners·▼ F. de Jong
      59'
    • ▲ G. Til·▼ T. Reijnders
      59'
    • 59'
      A. Elanga(assist: A. Isak)
    • ▲ M. Depay·▼ B. Brobbey
      72'
    • 75'
      Yasin AyariYellow card
    • 79'
      ▲ T. Ali·▼ Y. Ayari
    • 80'
      Lucas BergvallYellow card
    • C. Summerville(assist: M. Depay)
      89'
    • ▲ N. Lang·▼ C. Gakpo
      90'
    • 90+3'
      ▲ E. Stroud·▼ G. Gudmundsson

    Group F standings

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1NetherlandsNetherlands321067
    2JapanJapan312045
    3SwedenSweden311104
    4TunisiaTunisia3003-100
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    What each team needs

    NetherlandsNetherlands

    With one match played, Netherlands needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.

    SwedenSweden

    An opening win over Netherlands would be a major statement and strengthen Sweden's chances of progressing.

    Team comparison

    StatNetherlandsSweden
    FIFA Ranking627
    World Cup Titles00
    World Cup Appearances1113
    Best WC FinishRunners-up (1974, 1978, 2010)Runners-up (1958)
    ManagerRonald KoemanGraham Potter
    How They QualifiedUEFA — Group D winnersUEFA Playoff Path B winner
    2022 World CupQuarterfinals — lost to Argentina on pensDid not qualify
    CaptainVirgil van DijkVictor Nilsson Lindelöf

    Prediction

    Netherlands 2 — 1 Sweden

    Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Netherlands (ranked 6th) enters as the slight favourite.

    Match facts

    Netherlands have appeared at 11 World Cups. Sweden have appeared at 13.
    Netherlands are ranked 6th in the world. Sweden are ranked 27th.
    This match takes place at NRG Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

    How to watch

    RegionBroadcast
    USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
    USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
    UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
    WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

    Venue

    NRG Stadium · Houston · Capacity: 68,311

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