World Cup: Brobbey wins battle of ex-Bundesliga strikers as Dutch dispatch Sweden | OneFootball

The Netherlands secured a statement win against Sweden at the World Cup as Bryan Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each. After their 5-1 victory over Tunisia, who sacked their coach Sabri Lamouchi following the game, Graham Potter's side are now defeated by the same scoreline.

There were several strikers with past Bundesliga experiences on both sides. Former RB Leipzig man Bryan Brobbey was the most effective on the night as he scored the first two goals in his first start. Sweden's front two Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres, who had spells at Borussia Dortmund and St. Pauli, respectively, had a quiet night after they combined for two goals against Tunisia.

Liverpool's Cody Gakpo also netted a brace before Antony Elanga, who had a scoreless league season at Newcastle United, got one back for Sweden. Crysencio Summerville grabbed his second of the tournament in the 89th minute as Premier League players got all the six goals.

St. Pauli’s Alexander Bernhardsson started for Sweden once again, while more ex-Bundesliga players featured for Netherlands – Micky van de Ven (Wolfsburg), Ryan Gravenberch (Bayern), Donyell Malen (Dortmund) and Guus Tel (Freiburg). Japan will face Tunisia from Group F in the final game of the day at the 2026 World Cup.