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FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Gakpo Extends Netherlands Lead Over Sweden

53’ – Gudmundsson goes into the book

Sweden’s frustration begins to show as Gabriel Gudmundsson is shown a yellow card by the referee.

The defender becomes the first Swedish player cautioned in the match.

Netherlands 3-0 Sweden

47’ – Gakpo adds a third for the Netherlands

The Netherlands make a flying start to the second half and extend their lead through Cody Gakpo.

Denzel Dumfries produces a beautiful ball into the area, and Gakpo is perfectly placed to finish and put the result further beyond Sweden’s reach.

Netherlands 3-0 Sweden

45’ – Second half underway

We’re back underway for the second half as Sweden look to mount a comeback after falling two goals behind before the break.

The Netherlands are 45 minutes away from a crucial victory, while Sweden need a response after creating chances but failing to find a way past Bart Verbruggen in the opening period.

All to play for in the second half.

Netherlands 2-0 Sweden

45’ – Netherlands make a change at the break

The Netherlands make their first substitution of the match as Ronald Koeman looks to keep his side fresh for the second half.

Crysencio Summerville comes on to replace Donyell Malen.

Netherlands 2-0 Sweden

Half-time: Netherlands 2-0 Sweden

The referee brings the first half to a close, with the Netherlands taking a commanding two-goal lead into the break.

Brian Brobbey’s brace inside the opening 17 minutes has the Dutch in control, but Sweden responded well and created several chances of their own. Bart Verbruggen was called into action on multiple occasions, producing excellent saves to deny Viktor Gyökeres and Yasin Ayari.

Sweden even had a Gustaf Lagerbielke header ruled out for offside, highlighting a much-improved finish to the half from the Scandinavians.

45+5’ – Verbruggen produces another superb save

Sweden finish the half strongly as Yasin Ayari lets fly with a dangerous effort towards goal.

Bart Verbruggen reacts brilliantly, diving low to his right to push the shot away and prevent Sweden from finding a deserved goal before the break.

Netherlands 2-0 Sweden

45+3’ – Verbruggen makes an excellent save

Sweden earn a free-kick in a dangerous position and Viktor Gyökeres steps up looking to pull one back before the break.

The striker strikes it well, forcing Bart Verbruggen into action, but the Dutch goalkeeper produces an excellent save to keep the ball out.

Netherlands 2-0 Sweden

45+2’ – Sweden win a free-kick in a dangerous area

Denzel Dumfries is penalised for a foul on Yasin Ayari as Sweden look to build one final attack before the interval.

The challenge brings play to a halt and gives Sweden a free-kick in a promising position, though the referee keeps his cards in his pocket.

A good opportunity for Sweden to test the Dutch defence from a set-piece.

Netherlands 2-0 Sweden

45’ – Four minutes added on

The fourth official signals that there will be four minutes of added time at the end of the first half.

Sweden will look to build on their improved spell before the break, while the Netherlands aim to take their two-goal advantage into the dressing room.

Netherlands 2-0 Sweden

45’ – Sweden have a goal ruled out for offside

Sweden think they have found a way back into the match as Gustaf Lagerbielke rises highest to head the ball into the net.

The celebrations are short-lived, however, as the assistant referee’s flag goes up immediately for offside.

Netherlands 2-0 Sweden