Netherlands rout Sweden 5-1 to seize control of World Cup Group F
What’s next: The Dutch are all but certain to reach the last 32 after Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each.
The Netherlands overwhelmed Sweden 5-1 to move top of Group F and all but mathematically secure a place in the World Cup last 32. Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each scored twice as the Dutch attack tore through Sweden, according to BBC Sport’s match report and The Guardian’s World Cup Daily podcast. The Guardian said Brobbey changed the feel of the front line with his hold-up play, helping drive a one-sided result. The win leaves the Netherlands in command of the group and close to advancing, while Sweden’s hopes took a major hit.