Cyprus Mail20 Jun 2026

Group F: Slick Netherlands dismantle Sweden, Japan rout Tunisia 4-0

An early double from Brian Brobbey, two more in the second half for Cody Gakpo and a late goal from Crysencio Summerville helped the Netherlands cruise to an impressive 5-1 win over Sweden at the World Cup on Saturday.

The Dutch delivered the performance coach Ronald Koeman had demanded after conceding near the end of regulation in a disappointing opening 2-2 draw against Japan and underlining the team’s credentials as among the favourites to go far in the tournament....

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