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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden updates: Netherlands thump Sweden in Houston to get World Cup liftoff

Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey both scored twice as the rampant Netherlands thrashed Sweden 5-1 in a World Cup warning on Saturday in Houston. Also read | World Cup 2026 Group F squads: Full player listsRonald Koeman’s side top Group F with four points from two games, ahead of Sweden on three, Japan (one) and Tunisia (none). The Netherlands team, captained by Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk, were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan, in their opening match. Group leaders Sweden thrashed Tunisia 5-1, after which the Tunisian coach was sacked. The FIFA World Cup began on June 10 and ends with the final on July 20.

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Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey both scored twice as the rampant Netherlands thrashed Sweden 5-1 in a World Cup warning on Saturday in Houston.

Also read | World Cup 2026 Group F squads: Full player lists

Ronald Koeman’s side top Group F with four points from two games, ahead of Sweden on three, Japan (one) and Tunisia (none).

The Netherlands team, captained by Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk, were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan, in their opening match. Group leaders Sweden thrashed Tunisia 5-1, after which the Tunisian coach was sacked.

The FIFA World Cup began on June 10 and ends with the final on July 20.

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