Netherlands vs. Sweden Player Ratings- Man of the Match, Winners and Disappointments
Netherlands secured an impressive win against Sweden in their second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after scoring five past their Group F opponents.
This win now puts Ronald Koeman's side on top of Group table after a difficult opening match where they managed only a draw against Japan.
On the other hand Sweden now sit at third place after managing to only score one goal against the Dutch.
Who Scored for the Netherlands?
Brian Brobbey scored an early opening goal in the fifth minute followed by another in the 16th minute to complete his brace.
Cody Gakpo extended the lead further right after the break, scoring his own double in the 47th and 54th minutes.
Crysencio Summerville added the fifth goal for the Oranje, continuing his great form from the first match.
Who Scored for Sweden?
Sweden managed a lone goal in the 59th minute through Anthony Elanga.
Netherlands vs. Sweden Player Ratings
These post-match player ratings from Athlon Sports are based on first-hand analysis while watching the match.
A one (1) is the worst possible score for a player who saw substantial minutes, while a 10 represents a stellar game-changing performance. A five (5) is average based on a player's role and expected contributions.
Netherlands:
- Bart Verbruggen - 8.0
- Denzel Dumfries - 8.5
- Virgil van Dijk - 7.0
- Jan Paul van Hecke - 7.0
- Micky van de Ven - 7.0
- Frenkie de Jong - 7.5
- Tijjani Reijnders - 6.5
- Ryan Gravenberch - 7.5
- Donyell Malen - 6.5
- Brian Brobbey - 9.0
- Cody Gakpo - 10.0 (Player of the Match)
- Memphis Depay - 6.5
- Guus Til - 6.5
- Teun Koopmeiners - 6.5
- Noa Lang - 6.5
- Crysencio Summerville - 8.0
Sweden:
- Kristoffer Nordfeldt - 5.0
- Victor Lindelöf - 6.0
- Gustaf Lagerbielke - 6.5
- Isak Hien - 6.0
- Jesper Karlström - 6.5
- Alexander Bernhardsson - 6.5
- Benjamin Nygren - 5.5
- Yasin Ayari - 6.0
- Gabriel Gudmundsson - 6.0
- Alexander Isak - 7.5
- Viktor Gyökeres - 7.0
- Anthony Elanga - 7.0
- Besfort Zeneli - 6.5
- Lucas Bergvall - 6.5
- Elliot Stroud - 6.0
- Taha Ali - 6.5
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This story was originally published June 20, 2026 at 3:03 PM.