World Cup 2026
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NRG Stadium

Netherlands

Netherlands

5-1
Sweden

Sweden

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🧩 Starting Lineup

1
B. Verbruggen
15
M. van de Ven
4
V. van Dijk
6
J. van Hecke
22
D. Dumfries
14
T. Reijnders
21
F. de Jong
8
R. Gravenberch
11
C. Gakpo
19
B. Brobbey
18
D. Malen
4-3-3
⚔️ Compare these teamsNetherlands vs Sweden

📰 Match Recap

Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at NRG Stadium. Read the full match recap, goals, stats and key moments on worldcuplivenow.com.

🤖 AI Analysis & Prediction

45% NED30% DrawSWE 25%

Netherlands boast a strong attack with Memphis Depay and a solid defense led by Virgil van Dijk, while Sweden rely on defensive discipline and counter-attacks through Alexander Isak. Expect the Dutch to dominate possession and create chances, but Sweden can be dangerous from set pieces. For full coverage, visit worldcuplivenow.com.

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📖 The Story Between Netherlands & Sweden

Previous Meetings

The Netherlands and Sweden have met several times in competitive and friendly matches. Notable results include a 2-0 Dutch win in 2017 World Cup qualifying and a 4-1 victory in 2010. Sweden also secured a 3-2 win in 2011 European Championship qualifying.

Shared Footballing Ties

Both nations are European football powers, though the Netherlands has historically been more successful in major tournaments. Sweden is known for its disciplined, physical style, while the Dutch favor technical, attacking football. Their contrasting approaches have produced intriguing encounters.

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📝 Match Story

  • 5': ⚽ Goal for Netherlands scored by Brian Brobbey, assisted by Cody Gakpo.
  • 17': ⚽ Goal for Netherlands scored by Brian Brobbey, assisted by Denzel Dumfries.
  • 47': ⚽ Goal for Netherlands scored by Cody Gakpo, assisted by Denzel Dumfries.
  • 53': 🟨 Yellow card for Gabriel Gudmundsson (Sweden).
  • 54': ⚽ Goal for Netherlands scored by Cody Gakpo, assisted by Crysencio Summerville.
  • 59': ⚽ Goal for Sweden scored by Anthony Elanga, assisted by Alexander Isak.
  • 75': 🟨 Yellow card for Yasin Ayari (Sweden).
  • 80': 🟨 Yellow card for Lucas Bergvall (Sweden).
  • 89': ⚽ Goal for Netherlands scored by Crysencio Summerville, assisted by Memphis Depay.

⚽ Match Events

🔄
Elliot Stroud(Substitution)
SWE90'+3'
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Noa Lang(Substitution)
NED90'
⚽
Crysencio Summerville
NED89'
🟨
Lucas Bergvall(Yellow Card)
SWE80'
🔄
Taha Ali(Substitution)
SWE79'
🟨
Yasin Ayari(Yellow Card)
SWE75'
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Memphis Depay(Substitution)
NED72'
🔄
Guus Til(Substitution)
NED59'
🔄
Teun Koopmeiners(Substitution)
NED59'
⚽
Anthony Elanga
SWE59'
🔄
Lucas Bergvall(Substitution)
SWE56'
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Besfort Zeneli(Substitution)
SWE56'
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Anthony Elanga(Substitution)
SWE55'
⚽
Cody Gakpo
NED54'
🟨
Gabriel Gudmundsson(Yellow Card)
SWE53'
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Cody Gakpo
NED47'
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Crysencio Summerville(Substitution)
NED45'
⚽
Brian Brobbey
NED17'
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Brian Brobbey
NED5'

📈 Head-to-Head & Recent Form

Netherlands and Sweden have met 5 times before. Netherlands won 3, drew 1, and lost 1.

Oct 2017
Netherlands 2-0 Sweden
2018 World Cup Qualifying - UEFA
Sep 2016
Sweden 1-1 Netherlands
2018 World Cup Qualifying - UEFA
Oct 2011
Sweden 3-2 Netherlands
2012 European Championship Qualifying
Oct 2010
Netherlands 4-1 Sweden
Group Stage 2012
Nov 2008
Netherlands 3-1 Sweden
International Friendly
Netherlands
WDLWD
  • Norway2-1
  • Ecuador1-1
  • Algeria0-1
  • Uzbekistan2-1
  • Japan2-2
Sweden
WWLDW
  • Ukraine1-3
  • Poland3-2
  • Norway3-1
  • Greece2-2
  • Tunisia5-1
NRG Stadium

🏟️ NRG Stadium

Houston, Texas

Capacity: 72,220Opened: 2002
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📊 Match Statistics

NEDSWE
50.9Possession (%)49.1
449Passes425
0Pass Accuracy (%)0
10Total Shots16
7Shots on Target8
2Corners5
9Fouls12
3Offsides3
7Saves2
0Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
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