Day 10 of World Cup 2026 brought more goals and excitement as the Netherlands and Japan both secured big wins. Elsewhere, World Cup debutants Curacao made history against Ecuador and Tunisia’s defeat ensures Herve Renard’s side will be making an early exit from the competition.

The Netherlands respond in a huge way after the Japan draw, as Cody Gakpo solidifies a blowout World Cup victory vs. Sweden

Brian Brobbey delivered a brace as the Netherlands ran up the score against Sweden and wrested back control of their own World Cup fate.

The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in Houston as Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each. The victory took the Dutch past 100 World Cup goals and strengthened their push for the knockout stage.

Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece to power Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday in the World Cup to bounce back after a disappointing draw in its opener and move atop the Group F standings.

The Netherlands rebounded impressively from their earlier draw against Japan, decisively defeating Sweden 5-1 in a Group match on June 21. Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo were standout players, each contributing two goals.

An 88th-minute equaliser from Daichi Kamada earned Japan a 2-2 draw in Dallas in a thrilling match between two teams intent on attacking

Daichi Kamada deflected a header by teammate Koki Ogawa into the Dutch goal in the 88th minute, sending the Samurai Blue fans into a frenzy and giving Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener.

Japan and the Netherlands traded goals as a promising Group F opener to the 2026 World Cup delivered the goods and then some from Dallas Stadium in Texas.