Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece to power the Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden and move atop the Group F standings.Brobbey’s goals came in the first half in the big win, bouncing back after a tournament-opening 2-2 draw with Japan.The victory gives Netherlands a group-leading four points. Sweden has three points, with Japan and Tunisia scheduled to play later today.Cody Gakpo scores his first of two and the Netherlands’ first of five goals.Getty ImagesGakpo, who also had an assist, extended the lead to 3-0 just after half-time, scoring off a cross from Denzel Dumfries and then securing his own brace in the 54th minute.
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Netherlands rout Sweden as Germany prepare for Ivory Coast; Ecuador, Curacao, Tunisia and Japan in action today
Braces for Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo have propelled the Dutch to a 5-1 victory to move to the top of Group F, in the first of Sunday’s four games.










