Netherlands demolished Sweden 5–1 in a Group F World Cup encounter that exposed the visitors' defensive fragility despite their attacking intent. Deployed in a 4–3–3 formation, the Dutch made clinical use of limited opportunities, converting seven of ten shots on target while restricting Sweden to just 2.61 expected goals against their 1.01. Sweden's 3–1–4–2 setup generated volume—16 shots overall—yet their goalkeeper faced a calamitous afternoon, saving only 28.57 per cent of the seven shots on target he encountered and conceding 4.2 post-shot expected goals. The Netherlands' shot-stopper proved far more assured, saving 87.5 per cent of eight efforts faced and gaining 0.71 goals above expected, underpinning a dominant performance built on clinical finishing rather than possession dominance, with the hosts holding just 51 per cent. Michael Oliver's officiating remained uneventful throughout. The result positions Netherlands firmly atop Group F with a commanding goal differential.