Netherlands vs SwedenWorld Cup 2026 Result

World Cup 2026Group Stage · Matchday 2
Netherlands

Netherlands

5 1
Full-time
Sweden

Sweden

20 JuneNRG Stadium, Houston, USA 🇺🇸
Featured Prediction

Netherlands to win

58%Moderate confidence
Netherlands win58%
Draw24%
Sweden win18%

Probabilities are for 90 minutes only — extra time and penalties are not modelled.

Why the AI leans this way
Netherlands' 2-2 draw with Japan exposed defensive fragility despite controlling possession, while Sweden's 5-1 demolition of Tunisia — though against vastly inferior opposition ranked 80+ — showcased Viktor Gyökeres' clinical finishing and confidence.
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Match closeness
Clear favourite
40-point gap — the favourite is strongly expected
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Netherlands vs Sweden result

Netherlands beat Sweden 5–1. Netherlands' 2-2 draw with Japan exposed defensive fragility despite controlling possession, while Sweden's 5-1 demolition of Tunisia — though against vastly inferior opposition ranked 80+ — showcased Viktor Gyökeres' clinical finishing and confidence.

Who won Netherlands vs Sweden?

Netherlands beat Sweden 5–1.

When did Netherlands vs Sweden kick off?

Kick-off: Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 17:00 UTC at NRG Stadium, Houston, USA 🇺🇸.

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Netherlands favoured

Full-time

58%