Texas, June 20 -- Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo both struck twice as the Netherlands produced a dominant performance to defeat Sweden 5-1, registering their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Brobbey, who replaced Crysencio Summerville in the only change from the 2-2 draw against Japan, scored two goals inside the opening 17 minutes in Houston. His early brace marked the fourth-fastest in FIFA World Cup history.

Sweden gradually settled into the contest and created several chances towards the end of the first half, but Gakpo took control after the break, scoring twice within seven minutes to put the Dutch firmly in charge.

Anthony Elanga pulled one back for Sweden just before the hour mark, but substitute Summerville added a late fif...