Netherlands vs Sweden

The Netherlands produced their best performance of the tournament so far, demolishing Sweden 5-1 in a one-sided Group F encounter at Houston Stadium. Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey both scored twice in a dominant first-half display that put the game to bed early. Sweden, who had blown away Tunisia 5-1 in their own opener, found themselves on the receiving end this time, with Anthony Elanga's consolation goal doing little to lift the gloom. The result took the Dutch top of Group F on goal difference, setting up a fascinating finale against Japan, who also impressed on the same day with a record win of their own.