The Netherlands secured a strong 5-1 win against Sweden, bouncing back to lead Group F after a disappointing World Cup opener against Japan that ended in a draw.
Brian Brobbey led the team to an early two-point lead with back-to-back goals in the first half, and Cody Gakpo extended the lead to 3-0 just after halftime, scoring in the 47th minute off a cross from Denzel Dumfries. He matched Brobbey when he scored on a right-footed shot from the left box in the 54th minute.