The Dutch dominated the Swedes: "A Midsummer Night's Nightmare"

The Netherlands gave Sweden a football lesson by winning 5-1. This match, played at the NRG Stadium, became a real nightmare for the Swedish team, which faced reality after a 5-0 victory over Tunisia. Critics from all over Scandinavia did not spare bitter words against the Swedes, calling their performance "humiliation". Former Sweden striker John Guidetti slammed defender Isak Hien, blaming him for not fighting back when the first goal was conceded. "He had a very tough night with Brobbey. Instead of fighting in the air, he allowed Brobbey to control the ball, which led to the interception," Guidetti said.  Media such as Svenska Dagbladet drew attention to how the Dutch exposed the weak points of the Swedish defense. "The whole of Sweden was brought down to earth when the Dutch showed its weaknesses in defense," it wrote. Swedes were also not spared in neighboring countries. The Danish Bold emphasized that the Dutch had given the Swedes a real football lesson, and the Norwegian VG ironically noted that "the players looked stunned." Such results not only affect the team's morale, but also cause a wave of criticism in the media, which will certainly be reflected in subsequent matches. --- ## Related Articles 1. [2026 월드컵: 잉글랜드 감독 토마스 투헬, 더위를 이기기 위한 쿨링 후드 착용](https://taegeukgoal.com/ko/news/2026-186) 2. [Japan Dominates Tunisia 4-0 in World Cup 2026 Opener](https://pitchpulsemedia.com/en/news/japan-dominates-tunisia-4-0-in-world-cup-2026-opener)