Netherlands 5-1 Sweden: Netherlands win
The clash between the Netherlands and Sweden at the 2026 World Cup promises to be unpredictable, with the Nordic team considered the favorites in their opening match.
- 0'The match has started.
The Netherlands will host Sweden.
- 5'GOAL! Netherlands (1-0)
5th minute:B. Brobbey(Netherlands) scored (assist: C. Gakpo). Score: 1 - 0.
- 17'GOAL! Netherlands (2-0)
17th minute:B. Brobbey(Netherlands) scored (assist: D. Dumfries). Score: 2 - 0.
- 46'Substitution
46th minute (Netherlands): D. Malen comes on to replace C. Summerville.
- 47'GOAL! Netherlands (3-0)
47th minute:C. Gakpo(Netherlands) scored (assist: D. Dumfries). Score: 3 - 0.
- 53'Yellow card
53rd minute: G. Gudmundsson (Sweden) receives a yellow card (Tripping).
- 54'GOAL! Netherlands (4-0)
54th minute:C. Gakpo(Netherlands) scored (assist: C. Summerville). Score: 4 - 0.
- 55'Substitution
55th minute (Sweden): A. Bernhardsson comes on to replace A. Elanga.
- 56'Substitution
56th minute (Sweden): J. Karlstrom comes on to replace B. Zeneli.
- 56'Substitution
56th minute (Sweden): B. Nygren comes on to replace L. Bergvall.
- 59'GOAL! Sweden (4-1)
59th minute:A. Elanga(Sweden) scored (assist: A. Isak). Score: 4 - 1.
- 59'Substitution
59th minute (Netherlands): F. de Jong comes on to replace T. Koopmeiners.
- 59'Substitution
59th minute (Netherlands): T. Reijnders comes on to replace G. Til.
- 72'Substitution
72nd minute (Netherlands): B. Brobbey comes on to replace M. Depay.
- 75'Yellow card
75th minute: Y. Ayari (Sweden) receives a yellow card (Holding).
- 79'Substitution
79th minute (Sweden): Y. Ayari comes on to replace T. Ali.
- 80'Yellow card
80th minute: L. Bergvall (Sweden) receives a yellow card (Roughing).
- 89'GOAL! Netherlands (5-1)
89th minute:C. Summerville(Netherlands) scored (assist: M. Depay). Score: 5 - 1.
- 90'Substitution
90th minute (Netherlands): C. Gakpo comes on to replace N. Lang.
- 90+3'Substitution
90+3rd minute (Sweden): G. Gudmundsson comes on to replace E. Stroud.
- KTFinal score: Netherlands 5-1 Sweden
The match ended with a score of 5-1.
Updated at 01:57 on June 21, 2026
At 00:00 on June 21, 2026, NRG Stadium will become the focal point for football fans as the Netherlands and Sweden face off in the World Cup. This is not just an ordinary group stage match, but a true test of the ambitions of two of Europe's leading football nations at the biggest football event on the planet.
Current context and form
Entering this year's tournament, both the Netherlands and Sweden fielded their strongest possible squads, with no injuries or suspensions to their players. Because this is the early stage of the World Cup campaign, statistics on wins and goals scored in the regular season are still in their infancy, creating a mysterious and unpredictable landscape.
A history of rivalry filled with intertwined destinies.
Looking at past data, the two teams have had very evenly matched encounters. In the last 5 matches, two notable clashes were decisive:
- October 11, 2017:The Netherlands secured a convincing 2-0 victory against Sweden.
- September 7, 2016:The two teams shared the points with a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes of dramatic play.
Although the Netherlands have a historical advantage in their most recent encounter, the development of Swedish football in recent years has significantly narrowed the gap in skill level, making this rematch more unpredictable than ever.
Tactical analysis and prediction of odds.
Based on in-depth pre-match analysis, an unexpected scenario is being predicted by experts. Surprisingly, Sweden is the team receiving higher confidence from the prediction data system.
Probability of the match outcome:
- Sweden wins:45%
- The result was a draw.45%
- Netherlands wins:10%
The 45% chance of a Sweden win and 45% chance of a draw shows that the "Orange Tornado" is facing an extreme challenge. The disciplined style of play, the ability to organize a low defensive block, and the sharp counter-attacks of the Nordic team are seen as key to overcoming the traditional ball-possession style of the Dutch.
Prediction of goals:
The match is expected to be open with many goals scored. Experts have offered the following predictions regarding the scoring performance of both teams:
- country:The prediction is to score under 2.5 goals.
- Sweden:It is expected that they will score under 5.5 goals (reflecting their formidable attacking power).
Based on the above data, the most likely scenario is a match with over 2.5 goals, with Sweden ultimately gaining the advantage. This will be a difficult start for the Netherlands, but it presents an opportunity for Sweden to assert its position on the world football map.
Team lineup updated at 23:25 on 20/06/2026
Official lineup
West
Diagram: 4-3-3
CoachRonald Koeman
Starting lineup:
- 1. Bart Verbruggen (G)
- 22. Denzel Dumfries (D)
- 4. Virgil van Dijk (D)
- 6. Jan Paul van Hecke (D)
- 15. Micky van de Ven (D)
- 8. Ryan Gravenberch (M)
- 21. Frenkie de Jong (M)
- 14. Tijjani Reijnders (M)
- 18. Donyell Malen (F)
- 19. Brian Brobbey (F)
- 11. Cody Gakpo (F)
Substitutes:
- 23. Mark Flekken
- 13. Robin Roefs
- 25. Jorrel Hato
- 5. Nathan Aké
- 2. Lutsharel Geertruida
- 12. Mats Wieffer
- 16. Guus Til
- 7. Justin Kluivert
- 3. Marten de Roon
- 20. Teun Koopmeiners
- 24. Crysencio Summerville
- 10. Memphis Depay
- 17. Noa Lang
- 9. Wout Weghorst
way
Diagram: 3-1-4-2
CoachGraham Potter
Starting lineup:
- 23. Kristoffer Nordfeldt (G)
- 2. Gustaf Lagerbielke (D)
- 4. Isak Hien (D)
- 3. Victor Lindelöf (D)
- 16. Jesper Karlström (M)
- 21. Alexander Bernhardsson (M)
- 10. Benjamin Nygren (M)
- 18. Yasin Ayari (M)
- 5. Gabriel Gudmundsson (M)
- 17. Viktor Gyökeres (F)
- 9. Alexander Isak (F)
Substitutes:
- 1. Jacob Widell Zetterström
- 12. Viktor Johansson
- 15. Carl Starfelt
- 14. Hjalmar Ekdal
- 20. Eric Smith
- 22. Best of Zeneli
- 8. Daniel Svensson
- 24. Elliot Stroud
- 6. Herman Johansson
- 13. Ken Sema
- 7. Lucas Bergvall
- 19. Mattias Svanberg
- 26. Taha Abdi Ali
- 11. Anthony Elanga
- 25. Gustaf Nilsson
