Netherlands Leads Sweden 2-0 at Half-Time in World Cup 2026 Match

The first half of the match between the Netherlands and Sweden concluded with the Dutch team leading 2-0, as part of the second round of group stage matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Under the guidance of coach Ronald Koeman, the Dutch national team entered this match seeking their first victory in the tournament after settling for a draw against Japan in their opening game.

In contrast, Sweden approached the game with high spirits, having kicked off their World Cup campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory over Tunisia, providing them with a significant morale boost ahead of this clash.

Goals from the Netherlands vs. Sweden Match

The Netherlands opened the scoring early in the 7th minute through Brian Brobbey. He capitalized on a well-placed low cross from Cody Gakpo inside the penalty area, delivering a direct shot that found the back of the net.

⚽️⏱️ Minute 6 – The Netherlands scores early!

A brilliant cross from Gakpo reaches Brobbey, who slots it into Sweden’s net. #WorldCup2026 | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/LCIwQG3Wug

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Brobbey struck again in the 18th minute, adding a second goal after Denzel Dumfries delivered another precise low cross into the box, which Brobbey converted effortlessly amidst clear dominance by the Dutch side.

⚽️🔥 Brian Brobbey continues to shine and adds a second goal for the Netherlands 🇳🇱✨#WorldCup2026 | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/yQmlos1dze

— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) June 20, 2026.

In a dramatic moment just before half-time, Sweden managed to find the net to reduce their deficit in the 44th minute. However, after reviewing VAR, the referee disallowed the goal due to an offside infringement by the Swedish striker prior to scoring.

Netherlands Starting XI Against Sweden

Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen.

Defense: Mickey van de Ven, Virgil van Dijk, Jan Paul van Hecke, Denzel Dumfries.

Midfield: Tijjani Reijnders, Frenkie de Jong, Ryan Gravenberch.

Attack: Donyell Malen, Cody Gakpo, Brian Brobbey.

Sweden Starting XI Against Netherlands

Goalkeeper: Kristoffer Nordfeldt.

Defense: Gustav Lagerbielke, Victor Lindelöf, Isak Hien, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Alexander Bernhardsson.

Midfield: Benjamin Nygren, Jesper Karlström, Yassine Ayari.

Attack: Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres.