Dumfries shines as the Netherlands thrash Sweden 5-1
The Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 during the group stage on 20 June 2026. Despite this performance, the team crashed out of the tournament in the round of 32. Morocco won the match via a penalty shoot-out in Monterrey.
What changed
The team has been eliminated from the World Cup after a penalty shoot-out loss to Morocco.
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Netherlands Eliminated from World Cup Following Morocco Loss
confidence 90%The Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 during the group stage on 20 June 2026. Despite this performance, the team crashed out of the tournament in the round of 32. Morocco won the match via a penalty shoot-out in Monterrey.
What's confirmed:
- The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in a Group F match on 20 June 2026.
- The Netherlands were eliminated in the round of 32 by Morocco.
- The match against Morocco went to a penalty shoot-out in Monterrey.
Still unconfirmed:
- Cody Gakpo scored in the 72nd minute against Morocco.
- Issa Diop scored for Morocco in the 91st minute.
- The Netherlands were managed by Ronald Koeman.
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Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F
confidence 100%The Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 at Houston Stadium. Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each. This victory puts the Netherlands at the top of Group F.
What's confirmed:
- The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in a 2026 World Cup match in Houston.
- Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey each scored two goals.
- The Netherlands victory moved them to the top of World Cup Group F.
Still unconfirmed:
- Denzel Dumfries provided two assists during the match.
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Netherlands Defeat Sweden 5-1 in World Cup Clash
confidence 90%The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in a 2026 World Cup match held in Houston. Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each scored two goals to secure the win. Denzel Dumfries provided two assists during the match.
What's confirmed:
- The Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 in a 2026 World Cup match in Houston.
- Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each.
- Denzel Dumfries provided two assists.
- Crysencio Summerville scored a goal in the 89th minute.
- Anthony Elanga scored a goal for Sweden.
- Brian Brobbey scored in the 5th and 17th minutes.
- Cody Gakpo scored in the 47th and 54th minutes.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Netherlands took the top spot in Group F.
- The Netherlands took the top spot in Group B.
- Denzel Dumfries is a new right-back for Real Madrid.
- Spectators at Houston Stadium were told to shelter-in-place due to strong storms.
- The Netherlands shattered a World Cup unbeaten record streak.