In the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, the Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1. Dutch forward Cody Gakpo, who scored two goals and provided one assist, was named the official FIFA World Cup Player of the Match.
Starting from the beginning, Gakpo assisted Brobbey's first-half goal and scored twice in the second half to secure the Netherlands' commanding 5-1 victory.
Gakpo's performance was dominant across the board: he registered 5 shots (4 on target), completed 2 of 8 dribble attempts, and won 4 of 6 aerial duels—all match-highs.
Based on his outstanding contributions, Gakpo was selected as the official FIFA World Cup Player of the Match.
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Widbiltz
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I didn't doubt Gakpo's ability in Anfield, he was just unfortunate to be in the hands of a poor,incompetent manager- Slot.
سردارایوب۔اکاخیل
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Liverpool fans finally feeling Good
Zuliconic
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after being left by his parthner, now he show no mercy ahahaha
Qaa5833b
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Congrats GAKPO my Liverpool man👍
cidadektyz
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Bro always turn negative in a Liverpool shirt, dunno why mehn🤦♂️
Redfan
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I thought Sweden played well and the scoreline does not actually fair. Sweden defence was not great and poor in transition. What a gem they have in Ayari.... such performance might revitalize Cody Gakpo for the next season
Bubaceesayembappe
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great play for Gakpo
Bubaceesayembappe
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well deserved
bm69
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Gakpo...can he eat akple with okro stew??
naaabeknpy
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Good one, may God be with you in Jesus name amen 🙏
Edooo87
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Well deserved