5'
Netherlands · Goal · Brian Brobbey
Netherlands · Assist: Cody Gakpo
Kickoff weather28°CRain6 mph · 100% precip
Group F2026-06-205:00 PM
5-1
FTHouston StadiumHoustonUnited States
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
Netherlands vs Sweden. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read NED controlling - 52% of the ball
ControlsPossession · NED line7 event filters
line
KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
17'
⚽Netherlands · Goal · Brian Brobbey
Netherlands · Assist: Denzel Dumfries
45'
Match · Added time · +4'
46'
Netherlands · Crysencio Summerville on for Donyell Malen
47'
⚽Netherlands · Goal · Cody Gakpo
Tap-in · Assist: Denzel Dumfries
53'
Sweden · Yellow card · Gabriel Gudmundsson
54'
⚽Netherlands · Goal · Cody Gakpo
Assist: Crysencio Summerville
55'
Sweden · Besfort Zeneli on for Jesper Karlström
55'
Sweden · Lucas Bergvall on for Benjamin Nygren
55'
Sweden · Anthony Elanga on for Alexander Bernhardsson
59'
⚽Sweden · Goal · Anthony Elanga
Assist: Alexander Isak
59'
Netherlands · Teun Koopmeiners on for Frenkie de Jong
59'
Netherlands · Guus Til on for Tijjani Reijnders
72'
Netherlands · Memphis Depay on for Brian Brobbey
75'
Sweden · Yellow card · Yasin Ayari
79'
Sweden · Taha Abdi Ali on for Yasin Ayari
80'
Sweden · Yellow card · Lucas Bergvall
89'
⚽Netherlands · Goal · Crysencio Summerville
Assist: Memphis Depay
90'
Netherlands · Noa Lang on for Cody Gakpo
90+1'
Match · Added time · +5'
90+3'
Sweden · Elliot Stroud on for Gabriel Gudmundsson
21 of 140 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = NED share, mirror of SWE
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup
Lineup
ManagerRonald KoemanManagerGraham Potter
NED
SWE
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note
The head-to-head story
The Netherlands enters this fixture with a clear rating advantage over Sweden, supported by a strong recent form line. In their first competitive meeting in a decade, the match hinges on whether the Dutch can control the midfield second-ball moments against Sweden's two-striker setup. Historically a fixture defined by set-pieces, the outcome may depend on which side executes their tactical discipline more effectively.
Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
NEDFavourite
1944SWEChallenger
1755How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalSemi-finalFinalTBD
The rivalry · last 5
NED 3
1 draw
1 SWE
NED 3 wins1 drawSWE 1 win
+-Recent meetings5 matches
2017FIFA World Cup qualificationNED 2-0 SWENED
2016FIFA World Cup qualificationNED 1-1 SWEdraw
2011UEFA Euro qualificationNED 2-3 SWESWE
2010UEFA Euro qualificationNED 4-1 SWENED
2008FriendlyNED 3-1 SWENED
P2 · What kind of game
defending gap
What kind of game?
Sweden enters this match with a significantly higher defensive resistance profile than the Netherlands. While the Netherlands look to dictate play through superior possession and attacking threat, Sweden's ability to absorb pressure could force a tactical stalemate. The contrast between these styles suggests a game defined by whether Dutch creativity can break down a disciplined Swedish block.
Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
NEDSWE
| Axis | NED | SWE |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 61.9% | 53.0% |
| Defending | 2.8 resistance | 5.3 resistance |
| Set pieces | 28.7% | 30.2% |
| Threat | 1.41 xG/match | 1.11 xG/match |
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure
Where it'll be decided
The central channel remains the primary focal point for both sides. While the middle of the pitch dominates the tactical approach, the Netherlands' right-flank defense may face increased scrutiny given Sweden's tendency to target that specific channel.
Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
P4 · Who to watch
system-led / star-led
Who to watch
The Netherlands rely on a high-possession system, while Sweden leans on individual star power. Watch for the Dutch to dictate tempo through sustained box pressure, whereas Sweden's impact will likely hinge on their key playmakers creating moments of brilliance.
Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Netherlandssystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
NED are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
C
Control rhythm
team tactic
Possession88th
NED are the system watch if possession keeps the match in their tempo band.
Contain it by disrupting the first pass after recovery; the cost is committing numbers forward.
Swedenstar-led
No player or system spotlight data available for this team yet.