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OPINION: Reasons for Sweden to be positive despite Dutch dismantling

Midsummer's day would have never felt so long for Sweden fans, as they watched their side concede again and again to a Netherlands team that exploited their defensive frailties in a 5-1 win in Group F in Houston.
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Five things we learnt from the Netherlands' dominant win over Sweden

It's the day after the Netherlands' biggest World Cup victory since that game against Spain in 2014, making it the perfect time to reflect on Oranje's performance.
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'Took a hard hit': Van Dijk suffers injury scare in Netherlands win over Sweden

Virgil van Dijk admitted he suffered a worrying injury scare during the Netherlands’ 5-1 World Cup victory over Sweden after a heavy collision left him temporarily without feeling in his upper leg.

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'Little too much trouble: Koeman praises team but demands more after Dutch rout

Ronald Koeman praised the impact of Brian Brobbey but admitted there is still room for improvement after the Netherlands’ emphatic 5-1 World Cup victory over Sweden.

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EXCLUSIVE: Paco Jemez on representing Spain, the team's World Cup hopes & Saudi clash

Paco Jemez was capped 21 times for Spain and played at EURO 2000 in Belgium and the Netherlands. Both as a player (for Rayo, Deportivo La Coruna, Zaragoza, plus others) and as a coach, he has had a long career in football. His most recent experience was this season in the Premier League, where he served as Nuno Espirito Santo's main assistant at West Ham.
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'We'll learn a lot from the game', says Potter after Swedes get hammered in Houston

Coach Graham Potter said his Sweden team will learn and be better for their 5-1 World Cup hammering by a rampant Netherlands on Saturday.
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Brilliant Oranje: Five-star Dutch announce themselves with Sweden thrashing

Doubles in each half from Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo sent the Netherlands on their way to their first victory of the tournament and move top of Group F with a 5-1 win over Sweden, who missed the chance to start a World Cup campaign with two wins for the first time since they hosted in 1958.
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Brobbey and Gakpo braces power Netherlands to victory past shaky Sweden

Doubles in each half from Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo sent the Netherlands on their way to their first victory of the tournament and move top of Group F with a 5-1 win over Sweden, who missed the chance to start a World Cup campaign with two wins for the first time since 1958.
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Brobbey starts for Netherlands and Sweden unchanged for clash in Houston

Ronald Koeman has made one change to his Netherlands starting line-up for the Group F meeting with Sweden in Houston, while the Swedes are unchanged following their winning start to the World Cup.
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Four years after his breakthrough, can Cody Gakpo still be the leader for the Dutch?

A sensation at the 2022 World Cup, Cody Gakpo has gained experience and returns as the offensive leader for the Netherlands. However, doubts remain about his ability to truly deliver for Oranje.
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From Zlatan to Isak: How the Dutch Eredivisie created Sweden’s football monsters

Has the Eredivisie become the true breeding ground for Swedish football? For three decades, the best Blagult talents have moved to the Netherlands to learn the science of the game, tactical discipline, and a striker’s instinct. As the two countries meet this Saturday at the World Cup, let’s look back at a unique and historic pathway that stretches from Alexander Isak to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s son.
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How a tweak to World Cup rules gives Sweden the chance to top Group F tonight

Cruising past Tunisia meant Sweden got off to a brighter start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup compared to their next opponents, the Netherlands, though they still go into the meeting in Houston (20th June, 19:00 CEST) as underdogs against the side held by Japan earlier this week.
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World Cup LIVE: Japan thrash Tunisia in Group F after Curacao hold off Ecuador

The second round of group-stage action continues on Saturday, with the Netherlands, Germany and Japan among the sides taking to the field. As always, follow all the key moments from today's four games with our live tracker!
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Quinten Timber to miss Netherlands' clash with Sweden due to concussion

Netherlands midfielder Quinten Timber has been ⁠ruled out of their World Cup Group F match against Sweden ‌on Saturday after suffering an injury ‌during training, the team said ‌on Thursday.
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Sweden aim to stay on high as they prepare for Dutch with a point to prove

Sweden head into their Group F clash against the Netherlands in Houston on Saturday (19:00 CEST) flying high ⁠after producing their best World Cup scoring performance in 88 years, while the Dutch aim to regain confidence following a disappointing opening draw.
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EXCLUSIVE: Former Japan coach Troussier 'not surprised' by Asian teams at World Cup

Qatar holding their own against Switzerland; Saudi Arabia shaking up Uruguay, Japan levelling against the Netherlands - the start of the 2026 World Cup has been marked by the outstanding success of AFC (Asian) nations.
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Alexander Isak trains alone as Sweden step up preparations for Netherlands

Two players who made positive impacts in Sweden's 5-1 demolition of Tunisia in their 2026 World Cup opener have taken different approaches to their preparations for the upcoming Group F match against the Netherlands on Saturday, 20th June (19:00 CEST).
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Rafael van der Vaart issues apology for racist joke about Japan players

Former Netherlands international Rafael van der Vaart has apologised for a joke about the Japan team, insisting there was ‘no racist or discriminatory intent’.
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Cody Gakpo says Netherlands must be wary of fully fit Isak in vital Sweden contest

Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo said on Wednesday his ⁠side must be wary of Liverpool teammate Alexander Isak when they face Sweden in their next World ‌Cup Group F match, after the striker's return to fitness and scoring ‌form.
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Giovanni van Bronckhorst returns for second spell as Feyenoord manager

Former Netherlands captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been appointed as the new Feyenoord manager and returns to the club after a fruitful first spell.
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Jan Paul van Hecke set to join Spurs after Brighton agree to massive deal

Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke is set to join Tottenham Hotspur after Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly agreed to the Spurs' latest offer.
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Five things we learned from the Netherlands' draw against Japan

With over 24 hours having passed following the Netherlands' World Cup-opening match against Japan, it's time to look back and take our lessons from the 2-2 draw.
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COLUMN: Ex-Netherlands coach Frans Hoek on Oranje's 'top-level' battle with Japan

Frans Hoek is something of a World Cup expert, having been an assistant coach specialising in goalkeeping (he prefers the term goalplayer) and set-pieces for the Netherlands at the 2014 and 2022 editions, and for Saudi Arabia at the 2018 editions. For this year’s tournament, he’s analysing his home country’s matches in an exclusive column for Flashscore.
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How Virgil van Dijk's excellence helped the Netherlands to a draw against Japan

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now well underway, with a number of countries having already played their opening games.
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