Strong start and clinical finishing

The Dutch side secured the win with a dominant attacking display, led by Bryan Brobbey, who scored twice in the 5th and 17th minutes, and Cody Gakpo, who added two more goals in the 47th and 54th minutes. Substitute Crysencio Summerville completed the rout with a late goal in the 89th minute.

Record unbeaten run extended

The victory also extended the Netherlands’ unbeaten run in World Cup finals to 14 matches (excluding penalty shootouts), setting a new record. The team had previously drawn 2–2 with Japan in their opening match but responded emphatically against Sweden.

Sweden unable to recover after early pressure

Sweden, who had opened their campaign with a 5–1 win over Tunisia, struggled to contain the Dutch attack and failed to recover after conceding early goals, suffering a heavy defeat in Houston.