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Netherlands Owns the Longest Unbeaten Streak in FIFA World Cup History
The Dutch also set a 14-match World Cup unbeaten streak and reached 100 tournament goals after routing Sweden 5-1.
- The Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 at Houston Stadium on Saturday, setting a new record of 14 consecutive matches without a defeat and surpassing Brazil's previous mark of 13.
- Holding a record 18 games without a group-stage defeat, the Dutch aim to extend this streak against Tunisia in Kansas City on Thursday, June 25, with their last group-stage loss dating back to Belgium in 1994.
- Since their final loss against Spain in 2010, the team has remained resilient with five draws; during the win, the Netherlands also became the eighth team to record 100 goals in FIFA World Cup history.
- Having suffered only two losses in World Cup matches this century, they have established themselves as a formidable knockout opponent that few nations want to face in advancing stages.
- Widely considered the best nation to never lift the FIFA World Cup trophy, the Netherlands remains a historic anomaly with three final appearances without a title despite their current dominance.
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The Netherlands convincingly defeated Sweden 5-1 in their second Group F match in Houston. Brian Brobbey (5', 17') and Cody Gakpo (47', 54') scored twice each for the Netherlands, while Anthony Elanga (59') scored the only goal for Sweden before Crysencio Summerville (89') sealed the win. Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman showed his keen sense by including powerful striker Brobbey, who did not play in the first round against Japan, in the starting…
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