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Netherlands thrash Sweden to secure World Cup progress

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • The Netherlands secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden in the 2026 World Cup Group F.
  • Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each scored two goals for the Dutch team.
  • Sweden's goals came from Anthony Elanga, while Crysencio Summerville added a late fifth for the Netherlands.

The Netherlands showcased a commanding performance, defeating Sweden 5-1 to advance in the 2026 World Cup. The Dutch team's attacking prowess was on full display at the Houston stadium, with forwards Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each netting two goals.

Brobbey opened the scoring early, finding the net in the 5th and 17th minutes. Gakpo, a Liverpool player, extended the lead with his brace in the 47th and 54th minutes. Sweden managed to pull one back in the 59th minute through Anthony Elanga, but Crysencio Summerville sealed the comprehensive victory with a goal in the 89th minute.

For only the second time in #FIFAWorldCup history, two Dutchmen have both scored a brace in the same match: 🇳🇱 Robin van Persie & Arjen Robben v Spain in 2014 🇳🇱 Brian Brobbey & Cody Gakpo v Sweden in 2026 🆕

— Sofascore FootballHighlighting the historic achievement of two Dutch players scoring braces in the same World Cup match.

This match marked a historic achievement for the Dutch team, as it was only the second time in World Cup history that two Dutch players scored braces in the same game. The previous instance involved Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben against Spain in 2014. The Netherlands' victory ensures their progression to the next round of the tournament.

Fastest World Cup braces in history: Podolski vs Sweden, 2006: 11:35 Ronaldo vs Costa Rica, 2002: 12:16 Lineker vs Poland, 1986: 13:46 🟠 Brobbey vs Sweden, 2026: 16:12

— Opta AnalystComparing Brian Brobbey's quick brace to other notable fast braces in World Cup history.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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