Group F · Saturday, June 20, 2026

Netherlands vs Sweden Result - FIFA World Cup 2026

Netherlands 5–1 Sweden FIFA World Cup 2026 result at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas, with final score, goals, cards, lineups, match timeline, and full statistics.

NetherlandsNED
Full Time
51
HT 2–0
SwedenSWE
Performance

Match Statistics

Stats
PlayerGoals
1
Brian Brobbey
2
2
Cody Gakpo
2
3
Anthony Elanga
1
4
Crysencio Summerville
1
NED
Stats
SWE
50.9%Possession49.1%
7Shots on Target8
7Saves2
2Corner Kicks5
9Fouls12
90%Pass Accuracy80%
NEDShotsSWE
10Total Shots16
7On Target8
1Blocked3
NEDDefenseSWE
7Saves2
3Offsides3
9Fouls12
NEDDisciplineSWE
2Corner Kicks5
0Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
Live updates

Match Timeline

NetherlandsMatch TimelineSweden
Brian BrobbeyAssist: Cody Gakpo
5'
Brian BrobbeyAssist: Denzel Dumfries
17'
↑ Crysencio Summerville↓ Donyell Malen
45'
Cody GakpoAssist: Denzel Dumfries
47'
53'
Gabriel GudmundssonYellow card
Cody GakpoAssist: Crysencio Summerville
54'
55'
↑ Anthony Elanga↓ Alexander Bernhardsson
56'
↑ Lucas Bergvall↓ Jesper Karlström
56'
↑ Besfort Zeneli↓ Benjamin Nygren
59'
Anthony ElangaAssist: Alexander Isak
↑ Guus Til↓ Frenkie de Jong
59'
↑ Teun Koopmeiners↓ Tijjani Reijnders
59'
↑ Memphis Depay↓ Brian Brobbey
72'
75'
Yasin AyariYellow card
79'
↑ Taha Ali↓ Yasin Ayari
80'
Lucas BergvallYellow card
Crysencio SummervilleAssist: Memphis Depay
89'
↑ Noa Lang↓ Cody Gakpo
90'
90+3'
↑ Elliot Stroud↓ Gabriel Gudmundsson
Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-offSaturday, June 20, 2026 · UTC
StageGroup stageGroup F
StadiumNRG StadiumHouston, Texas · 72,000 capacity
StatusFull timeMatchday 2
Result breakdownHalf-time: 2–0
Officials
Michael OliverREFEREE
Stadium

NRG Stadium

Houston, Texas, United States
72,000Capacity2002OpenedRetractableRoof

Houston’s retractable-roof home of the Texans keeps the Texas heat out and the atmosphere in, hosting group and knockout fixtures through the tournament.

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The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

FIFA Ranking#7
Head CoachRonald Koeman
CaptainVirgil van Dijk
All-time Top ScorerMemphis Depay (55 goals)
Most CapsWesley Sneijder (134)
Known AsOranje, Clockwork Orange

The Netherlands, known as Oranje, are one of Europe's most celebrated national sides — three-time World Cup runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010) and UEFA European Championship winners in 1988. Famed for the Total Football philosophy of the 1970s and led by captain Virgil van Dijk under coach Ronald Koeman, they remain a consistent force in international football.

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SwedenUEFA
FIFA Ranking#38
Head CoachGraham Potter
CaptainVictor Lindelöf
All-time Top ScorerZlatan Ibrahimović (62 goals)
Most CapsAnders Svensson (148)
Known AsBlågult, The Blue and Yellow

Sweden, nicknamed Blågult (The Blue and Yellow), are one of Europe's traditional football nations with twelve World Cup appearances since 1934. Their finest hour came in 1958 when, as hosts, they reached the World Cup final before losing 5–2 to Brazil. Under coach Graham Potter and captain Victor Lindelöf, Sweden qualified for the 2026 World Cup through playoff victories.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Netherlands vs Sweden?
The final score was Netherlands 5–1 Sweden (Group F, FIFA World Cup 2026).
Where was Netherlands vs Sweden played?
The match was played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, United States.
What stage was the Netherlands vs Sweden match?
This was a Group F match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.