HOUSTON – The Netherlands delivered a footballing masterclass, thrashing Sweden 5-1 to all but secure their passage to the last 32. Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey struck twice inside 17 minutes, and Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo added two more early in the second half before Crysencio Summerville completed the rout. Sweden’s consolation from Anthony Elanga did little to mask their defensive woes—it marked the first time they had conceded five in a World Cup match since the 1958 final. The Dutch now sit on four points with a commanding goal difference.
