Sweden hammered 5-1 by Netherlands in World Cup group match

Sweden's national football team suffered a 5‑1 defeat to the Netherlands in their second Group G match at the FIFA World Cup. The loss highlighted defensive frailties, with Swedish experts describing the performance as "disappointing" and "a wake‑up call" for the squad. Former England striker Alan Shearer commented that Sweden's attacking style was not enough to compensate for their defensive lapses.

Zlatan Ibrahimović praised Dutch striker Brian Brobbey, calling his two‑goal display a "fantastic performance" in the tournament. The defeat left Sweden third in the group with three points, one behind the Dutch, and set up a final group match against Japan.

Sweden now needs at least a win against Japan to keep hopes of advancing, while the Netherlands remain unbeaten and sit atop the group.