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.