Gakpo and Lagerbielke contest Group F duel

Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands battles Gustaf Lagerbielke of Sweden during the Group F fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held at Houston Stadium, Houston, on 20 June 2026.

Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands and Gustaf Lagerbielke of Sweden contest an aerial challenge in the Group F match at Houston Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 20 June 2026.

Brian Brobbey of the Netherlands and Victor Nilsson Lindelof of Sweden contest possession in the Group F match at Houston Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 20 June 2026.

Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands is helped to his feet by teammates during the Group F fixture against Sweden at Houston Stadium on 20 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Gustaf Lagerbielke of Sweden rises to head a shot on goal during the Group F match against the Netherlands at Houston Stadium, Houston, on 20 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Gustaf Lagerbielke of Sweden in action during the Group F contest against the Netherlands at Houston Stadium, Houston, on 20 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Supporters of the Netherlands cheer at Houston Stadium, Houston, during the Group F clash against Sweden on 20 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands shoots to find the net in the Group F match against Sweden at Houston Stadium, Houston, on 20 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Cody Gakpo celebrates after scoring for the Netherlands in the Group F fixture against Sweden at Houston Stadium, Houston, on 20 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Anthony Elanga of Sweden competes in the Group F match against the Netherlands at Houston Stadium, Houston, on 20 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Players of the Netherlands celebrate a goal against Sweden in the Group F match at Houston Stadium, Houston, on 20 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Gustaf Lagerbielke of Sweden heads the ball during the Group F encounter against the Netherlands at Houston Stadium, Houston, on 20 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ronald Koeman, head coach of the Netherlands, gives instructions to Crysencio Summerville on the touchline during the Group F clash with Sweden at Houston Stadium, Houston, on 20 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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