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Netherlands thump Sweden 5-1 in statement win

Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two each as Netherlands cruised to a 5-1 World Cup victory over Sweden to go top of Group F.

Published June 20, 2026, 8:15 PM
Updated June 20, 2026, 8:27 PM4.7K
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Netherlands thump Sweden 5-1 in statement win

Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two each as Netherlands cruised to a 5-1 World Cup victory over Sweden to go top of Group F.

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