World Cup 2026: Netherlands dominate Sweden 5-1; Brobbey scored two goals in 17 minutes, Gakpo again starred
The second match in the group of the Netherlands in the World Cup 2026 was elegant after surpassing Sweden, 5-1. Coach Ronald Koeman introduced Brian Brobbey as the main striker and he responded with two early goals, while Cody Gakpo once again impressed on the big stage.
The Netherlands' message is clear at World Cup 2026. In the second group match, the Oranje dominated Sweden, 5-1, on Saturday night to solidify their campaign in the tournament.
Coach Ronald Koeman decided to insert Brian Brobbey as the main striker—and it quickly paid off. Brobbey's goals came twice in just the first 17 minutes, a statement of intent from the young Oranje forward.
<figure style="margin:2rem 0;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;background:#f9f9f9"><img src="https://webp.vi.cdn.pxr.nl/news/2026/06/20/d96d6a6edcfdf7963ecca73b64d774f429e8899f.jpg?width=1200" alt="Image" style="width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain" loading="lazy" /></figure>Key numbers from the match:
- Brobbey: two goals in 17 minutes—among the fastest braces in World Cup history.
- Previous fastest World Cup braces for reference: Lukas Podolski (Germany) in the 12th minute against Sweden in 2006; Ronaldo (Brazil) in the 13th minute against Costa Rica in 2002.
Brobbey wasn't the only one igniting the offense. Cody Gakpo once again shines on the biggest stage, proving the reputation that his game levels up when the major tournaments come around.
All in all, the Netherlands produced a complete performance—sharp up front and disciplined at the back—to secure a 5-1 win over Sweden and send a warning to fellow World Cup 2026 contenders.
