Gakpo plays today.Striker Cody Gakpo is listed, appears in the likely lineups and should play as a starter or important player for the Netherlands against Sweden, in the second round of Group F of the 2026 World Cup.
The clash is scheduled for 2pm (Brasília time) this Saturday (20), at NRG Stadium, in Houston, United States. This is a balanced and decisive duel for the aspirations of both teams.
Sweden leads Group F with three points after their 5-1 defeat of Tunisia in their debut. The Netherlands are coming off a 2-2 draw with Japan and need the three points to rehabilitate themselves in the competition.
Gakpo should be a starter
Cody Gakpo, one of the main names in the Dutch attack, should be part of the attacking trio alongside Donyell Malen and Crysencio Summerville (or similar). There are no signs of absence and Ronald Koeman is counting on his speed and skill to create danger against the Swedish defense.
Holland’s probable lineup(Ronald Koeman): Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven; De Jong, Gravenberch, Reijnders; Summerville, Gakpo, Malen. Absence: Quinten Timber (concussion). Hanging: Van de Ven, Summerville and Memphis.
Sweden likely(Graham Potter): Nordfeldt; Bernhardsson, Lagerbielke, Hien, Lindelöf, Gudmundsson; Karlström, Nygren, Ayari; Isak, Gyökeres. No embezzlements.
Group F scenario
A Swedish victory puts the Swedish team very close to qualifying. For the Netherlands, led in attack by Gakpo, victory is almost mandatory to continue in the fight for direct places or better third-placed teams. The game pits Dutch individual talent against Swedish collective talent.
Where to watch: Cazé TV (YouTube). Follow updates in real time.
Arbitration: Michael Oliver (England), assistants Stuart Burt and James Mainwaring (England). Fourth referee: Abongile Tom (South Africa)
