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Watch Netherlands vs Sweden World Cup game on demand: Full match replay and highlights

Netherlands 5 (Brobbey '6, '17, Gakpo '47, '54, Summerville '89) Sweden 1 (Elanga '59)

If you missed the high-octane Group F battle between the Netherlands and Sweden in Atlanta, you don't have to stay in the dark. Because the final whistle has just blown, official highlight packages are dropping right now.

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For a complete, updated directory of where to stream on-demand game footage, check out Goal's comprehensive guide on how to watch full match replays and highlights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This hub will keep you completely up to speed on every single matchday as the tournament progresses.

What is the next World Cup game?

The very next match on the schedule tonight is Germany vs. Ivory Coast, kicking off at 9:00 PM BST (4:00 PM EDT / 1:00 PM PDT) at Toronto Stadium.

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Netherlands vs Sweden - Live Updates

1' — KICK-OFF: We are underway in Houston! Sweden, clad in their traditional yellow and blue, kick off the first half moving from left to right. The Netherlands roll out in their signature classic orange.

5' — GOAL! Netherlands 1–0 Sweden (Brian Brobbey): An absolute dream start for the Dutch! Cody Gakpo drives hard down the left flank and carves open the Swedish backline with a perfectly placed low cross. Brian Brobbey reacts quickest in the six-yard box, brushing past Victor Lindelöf to tap it into the back of the net.

10' — Sweden under pressure: Graham Potter's men are looking completely shell-shocked. Alexander Isak tries to drop deeper into the midfield pockets to link up play, but Virgil van Dijk is alert to the danger and quickly snuffs out the threat.

16' — GOAL! Netherlands 2–0 Sweden (Brian Brobbey): He's done it again! It's an early brace for Brian Brobbey! Tijjani Reijnders wins a crucial duel in the center circle and slides a defense-splitting pass right down the middle. Brobbey times his run perfectly, showing tremendous power to hold off Isak Hien before coolly slotting it past Kristoffer Nordfeldt.

22' — Midfield Masterclass: Frenkie de Jong, playing despite fitness concerns before the match, is completely running the show alongside Ryan Gravenberch. Sweden's midfield trio simply cannot get close to the ball right now.

29' — CHANCE! (Sweden): First real attacking warning from Sweden. Alexander Isak links up with Viktor Gyökeres on the left wing. The forward whips a dangerous cross into the box where Yasin Ayari is making a great run, but the midfielder tries to take it on his chest instead of heading it, resulting in a heavy touch that escapes him.

32' — CHANCE! (Sweden): Sweden are slowly warming into the match. Isak slides a clever pass through to send Gyökeres behind the Dutch line. He gets his shot away under heavy pressure from Virgil van Dijk, but the finish lacks power and Bart Verbruggen collects it cleanly.

42' — MATCH STATUS: The Netherlands continue to confidently control the pace and possession of the game as we approach the interval. Sweden are struggling to progress through central channels against a highly disciplined Dutch press.

45' — HALF-TIME: Michael Oliver blows for the whistle. A brief VAR review checks a challenge in the box, but the call stands. The Netherlands leave the pitch completely in control with a commanding 2–0 cushion.

46' — SUB-OFF / SUB-ON: Ronald Koeman makes a halftime change to freshen up the flanks. Crysencio Summerville comes on to replace Donyell Malen.

47' — GOAL! Netherlands 3–0 Sweden (Cody Gakpo): What a devastating start to the second half! The Oranje execute a flawless overload down the wing. Brian Brobbey waits in the middle, drawing the center-backs away, which leaves Cody Gakpo entirely unmarked to pick his spot and blast it home!

53' — YELLOW CARD (Sweden): Gabriel Gudmundsson receives the first caution of the afternoon after a cynical challenge, hacking down a speeding Summerville from behind.

54' — GOAL! Netherlands 4–0 Sweden (Cody Gakpo): The Oranje are absolutely running riot in Houston! Alexander Isak loses possession cheaply in the final third, triggering a devastating Dutch counter-attack. Summerville feeds a perfect pass to Cody Gakpo, who slices inside his marker and curls a magnificent right-footed finish into the bottom corner!

55' — TRIPLE SUB (Sweden): A desperate roll of the dice from Graham Potter to try and halt the bleeding. Lucas Bergvall, Besfort Zeneli, and Anthony Elanga are thrown into the mix, replacing Bernhardsson, Karlström, and Nygren.

59' — GOAL! Netherlands 4–1 Sweden (Anthony Elanga): Sweden find a lifeline out of nowhere! Alexander Isak drives down the middle and threads an exceptional, defense-splitting through-ball. Super-sub Anthony Elanga timings his run to perfection, latching onto it and calmly slotting it past Verbruggen to pull one back!

59' — DOUBLE SUB (Netherlands): Koeman immediately moves to re-stabilize his midfield engine room after conceding. Playmaker Frenkie de Jong and Tijjani Reijnders are subbed off to a standing ovation, replaced by Teun Koopmeiners and Guus Til.

69' — Current State: The tempo has settled slightly after that frantic ten-minute burst of goals. The Dutch are keeping the ball well in mid-pitch, trying to sap the energy out of Sweden's newly found momentum.

71' — SUB-OFF / SUB-ON (Netherlands): Ronald Koeman takes off the evening's main hero. Brian Brobbey exits the pitch to an immense standing ovation from the traveling Dutch fans after his first-half brace. Memphis Depay is introduced to help close out the match.

74' — YELLOW CARD (Sweden): Midfielder Yasin Ayari goes into referee Michael Oliver's book for a rash, frustrated challenge on Ryan Gravenberch.

78' — SUB-OFF / SUB-ON (Sweden): Graham Potter switches up his midfield options, withdrawing the newly-carded Ayari and throwing on Taha Ali.

81' — YELLOW CARD (Sweden): Youngster Lucas Bergvall is handed a caution after a cynical pull-back on Teun Koopmeiners, stopping a promising Dutch breakaway transition.

86' — Current State: The Netherlands are firmly cruising home with a dominant 4–1 cushion. They are content with playing simple triangles around the midfield circle, draining the clock as Sweden's press loses its intensity.

89' — GOAL! Netherlands 5–1 Sweden (Crysencio Summerville): The exclamation point on a masterful performance! The relentless Crysencio Summerville caps off a spectacular second-half substitute appearance, latching onto a loose ball and rifling it past Kristoffer Nordfeldt.

90+5' — FULL-TIME: Referee Michael Oliver blows the final whistle. The Netherlands take all three points in a commanding 5–1 statement victory, heavily shifting the landscape of Group F

Can I watch Netherlands vs Sweden for free?

Yes, you can absolutely watch the Netherlands vs. Sweden match for free by utilizing a couple of simple broadcasting workarounds. If you have a traditional television setup, your easiest bet is to connect an Over-The-Air (OTA) digital antenna to your TV. This allows you to legally pick up your local network affiliates, such as FOX for English-language coverage or Telemundo for Spanish commentary, completely free of charge and in uncompressed high definition without any monthly subscriptions.

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Netherlands vs Sweden lineups

4-3-3

Netherlands

NED

Formation

Sweden

SWE

3-5-2

Manager

R. Koeman

G. Potter

For Netherlands, the headline news is the inclusion of Brian Brobbey as the focal point of the attack, flanked by Donyell Malen and Cody Gakpo. This means star forward Memphis Depay drops to the bench, serving as a lethal option later in the game.

Sweden will deploy the most in-form strike partnership in the tournament, with Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak starting up top together to test a wary Dutch backline.

Live Group F Standings

#		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	NetherlandsNED	3	2	1	0	10	4	+6	7	W W D
2	JapanJPN	3	1	2	0	7	3	+4	5	D W D

3	SwedenSWE	3	1	1	1	7	7	0	4	D L W

4	TunisiaTUN	3	0	0	3	2	12	-10	0	L L L

The other Group F game today is between Japan and Tunisia.

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Netherlands vs Sweden - Live Streams

Netherlands vs Sweden is available to watch live in the United States on FOX and Telemundo, with both channels available to stream via Fubo.

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Can I watch Netherlands vs Sweden with Spanish commentary?

¿Hablas español? The answer is yes, you can watch through Telemundo.

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There are various ways to watch Telemundo, whether you are using a traditional cable provider or a live TV streaming service. Additionally, you can stream the match live with Spanish commentary directly on Peacock.

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Netherlands vs Sweden Match Preview

Netherlands face Sweden in a Group F clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both sides meeting at NRG Stadium in Houston on Saturday, June 20. Ronald Koeman's side and Graham Potter's Sweden both opened their tournament campaigns last weekend, and the stakes in this all-European meeting are already considerable.

The Dutch were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in their opener at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Koeman's side led but were pegged back late, and the result left the Netherlands needing a response. They sit third in Group F heading into this match.

Sweden, by contrast, could hardly have asked for a better start. Potter's side dismantled Tunisia 5-1, with Viktor Gyökeres among the scorers in a performance that announced their intentions clearly. They enter this fixture top of Group F.

Cody Gakpo and Tijjani Reijnders carry much of the creative burden for the Netherlands, and Koeman will demand a sharper display after the Japan result failed to deliver the win his squad's quality suggested they deserved.

For Sweden, the challenge is to back up that opening-day statement. Gyökeres, Anthony Elanga, and Benjamin Nygren form an attack with genuine pace and directness, and Potter will want his side to press their early advantage in the group.

This is a fixture with real consequences for both teams. A win for either side would put them in a commanding position ahead of their final group game, while a draw keeps the group wide open heading into the last round of fixtures.

Form

Ronald Koeman's side played out a thrilling, high-octane 2–2 draw against Japan in their opening match. While the Oranje displayed excellent attacking threat, defensive lapses ultimately cost them the full three points, leaving them tied for second place

Meanwhile, the Blågult kickstarted their World Cup campaign in spectacular fashion, cruising to a 5–1 victory over Tunisia. Their clinical finishing and rapid transition play completely dismantled the opposition, securing a massive +4 goal difference right out of the gate.

Head-to-Head Record

Historically, the Netherlands and Sweden share a deeply competitive rivalry that dates back to the 1908 Olympic Games. Across all competitions—including major tournaments, qualifiers, and international friendlies—the two sides have faced each other 25 times.

Notable Tournament Clashes

While the Dutch hold a slight edge in total victories, Sweden has actually outscored them by a single goal over their 118-year history. When meeting on the big stage, their games frequently turn into legendary tactical battles:

1974 FIFA World Cup (Group Stage) — Netherlands 0–0 Sweden
Today's match is only their second-er meeting at a World Cup finals. Their first encounter in 1974 ended in a scoreless draw, but it became one of the most famous games in football history because it was the exact match where Johan Cruyff debuted his iconic "Cruyff Turn" to the world.

UEFA Euro 2004 (Quarter-finals) — Sweden 0–0 Netherlands (4–5 on penalties)
A tense, high-stakes knockout match in Portugal produced 120 minutes of dramatic but goalless action. The Oranje ultimately advanced to the semi-finals via a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.

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