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Netherlands leads Sweden 1-0 in 2026 World Cup group stage match
via SeneNews12 min read
The Netherlands is currently leading Sweden 1-0 in a 2026 World Cup group stage match being played at NRG Stadium in Houston. Brian Brobbey scored the opening goal for the Netherlands in the 5th minute. The match, which kicked off at 17:00 on June 20, 2026, is part of the second round of the group stage. Ronald Koeman is the coach for the Netherlands, while Graham Potter leads Sweden. The Netherlands is playing in a 4-3-3 formation, and Sweden is in a 3-1-4-2 formation. Key players for the Netherlands include Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo, while Sweden's lineup features Victor Lindelöf and Alexander Isak. Statistics from the first half show the Netherlands with 66% possession and 2 total shots, compared to Sweden's 34% possession and 1 total shot.
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