If in their debut at the 2026 World Cup the Netherlands left something to be desired by taking the lead twice and letting Japan draw, this Saturday (20), the scenario was totally different. Delivered a 5-1 rout over Swedenwho, coincidentally, had won the first game, played against Tunisia, by the score that was thrashed in this game in the second round of the competition.
The Netherlands went into the game looking for their first victory and to keep their dream of becoming champions alive, something they never achieved and only hit the post. They won and became one of the select teams that managed to score more than 100 goals in World Cups – Brazil and Germany are some of the countries on the list.
In addition to the milestone achieved, it also further increased its unbeaten record in World Cup games. Now there are 14. Haven’t lost since 2010. There are 9 wins and five draws, which are responsible for the eliminations in 2014, 2018 and 2022.
Owner of the previous brand was Brazilwhich went 13 straight games without defeat between 1958 and 1966
Agility and precision
The Netherlands’ objective was clear from the first minutes of the game: win the game. And it didn’t take long for the result to begin to be built. Just 5 minutes into the initial stage, Brobbey went to the networks. Even before the hydration break, he scored another, increasing the Dutch advantage.
Upon returning from the stoppage, the scenario of the game changed, if the Netherlands dominated the first half, Sweden led the second half, however, unlike their opponents, they were not precise in their finishing. He even scored after a header from Lagerbielke, but the goal was disallowed for offside.
If the first half ended with Sweden’s chances of drawing, the second half proved otherwise because the Dutch agility that made them open the score quickly at the beginning of the first half was present again. At 2 minutes of the final stage, Gakpo made the thirdand, a few minutes later, he went online again, scoring the fourth goal for the mechanical orange. On the Swedish side, Elanga reduced it, scoring the goal of honor
Result forwards the classification of the Netherlands – current leader of the group –while Sweden, who face Japan in the last game, will need to win to advance directly.
