Netherlands v Sweden: World Cup 2026 – live

Key events The Sweden coach, Graham Potter , has been talking about Alexander Isak, who scored against Tunisia: “Alex has had a season that has been interrupted,” Potter said. “Most football players would say they need a certain amount of time and games to get up to top, top level, so we’ve had to try to build Alex up. I think there’s more to come from him.” Joe Pearson gets in touch: “In progressive rock circles, Sweden is one of the leading countries of the genre, with artists such as The Flower Kings, Opeth, and Samla Mammas Manna all arising from there. Norway has also stuck its toe in, with the very fine Wobbler and less-mentioned Motorpsycho. On the whole though, I’ve got to give the advantage to Sweden. I mean, they’ve got Änglagård and Anekdoten on the bench!” Dutch prog? I’m thinking Focus. Koeman has also been talking about the 2-2 draw with Japan. “First of all, the impact or influence of the substitutions ​was not positive and I am accountable for ‌that of course. I accept criticism towards me. It’s not an issue. I took my decision because I ‌spoke with my staff. I also made clear what I did want to change. We should have pressed more, high on the pitch, and we were not able to do On Sweden: “They are pacy, they are strong and they are able to find the net,” Koeman said. “So we will focus on them, we’ll pay attention to them. But we have to focus on the entire Swedish team. …