Netherlands vs Sweden
head-to-head record
- Netherlands wins
- 12
- Draws
- 6
- Sweden wins
- 8
26 meetings, 1908 to 2026Goals: Netherlands 52, Sweden 49
Netherlands and Sweden have met 26 times since 1908. Netherlands have won 12, Sweden 8, and 6 matches ended level. They last met on 20 June 2026, when Netherlands won 5–1 at the World Cup.
The 26 meetings have produced 101 goals, 3.88 per game. The biggest win is Sweden’s 6–1 in a friendly in 1954. Netherlands are unbeaten in the last three meetings (2 wins, 1 draw). They went 21 years without meeting, between 1983 and 2004.
Who has won more, Netherlands or Sweden?
All matches26 matches
Competitive12 matches
Friendlies14 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Netherlands 52, Sweden 493.88 per game
- First meeting
- Netherlands 2–0 SwedenOlympic Games, 23 Oct 1908
- Most recent
- Netherlands 5–1 SwedenWorld Cup, 20 Jun 2026
- Netherlands’ biggest win
- Netherlands 5–1 SwedenWorld Cup, 20 Jun 2026
- Sweden’s biggest win
- Sweden 6–1 NetherlandsFriendly, 19 May 1954
- Most goals in a meeting
- Netherlands 5–4 SwedenOlympic Games, 29 Aug 1920
- Current run
- Netherlands unbeaten in 3
- Biggest upset
- Netherlands 0–3 SwedenFriendly, 27 Apr 1983Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 18%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Netherlands 2038 (9th), Sweden 1832 (32nd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Netherlands5Sweden1
World Cup
Houston, United States (neutral)
- Netherlands2Sweden0
World Cup qualifying
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Sweden1Netherlands1
World Cup qualifying
Solna, Sweden
- Sweden3Netherlands2
Euro qualifying
Solna, Sweden
- Netherlands4Sweden1
Euro qualifying
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Netherlands win and drops with every Sweden win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Netherlands's home games
10 matches
712
NetherlandsDrawsSweden
In Sweden's home games
9 matches
225
NetherlandsDrawsSweden
At neutral venues
7 matches
331
NetherlandsDrawsSweden
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Netherlands | Draws | Sweden | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 25–32 |
| Olympic Games | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13–11 |
| World Cup | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5–1 |
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3–1 |
| Euro qualifying | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6–4 |
| European Championship | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 2 | 10 | |
| 1910s | 3 | 16 | |
| 1920s | 5 | 24 | |
| 1940s | 1 | 1 | |
| 1950s | 3 | 12 | |
| 1960s | 1 | 1 | |
| 1970s | 2 | 6 | |
| 1980s | 1 | 3 | |
| 2000s | 3 | 8 | |
| 2010s | 4 | 14 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 6 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Netherlands | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 41908 to 1919 | 21954 to 1964 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 42004 to 2010 | 51950 to 1974 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 26 June 2004 to 18 August 2004.
Top scorers in Netherlands vs Sweden
- 1Klaas-Jan HuntelaarNetherlands3
- 2Arjen RobbenNetherlands2
- 3Brian BrobbeyNetherlands2
- 4Cody GakpoNetherlands2
- 5Ibrahim AfellayNetherlands2
- 6Sven RydellSweden2
Scorer records exist for 7 of the 26 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Penalty shootouts
- Sweden 0–0 NetherlandsEuropean Championship, 26 Jun 2004Netherlands won on penalties
Questions answered
How many times have Netherlands and Sweden played each other?
26 times, starting on 23 October 1908. 12 of those meetings were competitive and 14 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Netherlands and Sweden?
Netherlands, with 12 wins to 8. 6 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Netherlands vs Sweden?
Sweden’s 6–1 win in a friendly on 19 May 1954 in Solna.
When did Netherlands and Sweden last play?
On 20 June 2026 in Houston, when Netherlands won 5–1 at the World Cup.
What is the competitive record between Netherlands and Sweden?
In 12 competitive matches, Netherlands have 6 wins, Sweden have 2, and 4 ended level.
Have Netherlands and Sweden met in a penalty shootout?
Yes, once. Most recently at the European Championship on 26 June 2004, when Netherlands won the shootout after a 0–0 draw.
Every Netherlands vs Sweden result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5–1 | Sweden | World Cup | Houston, United States (neutral) | |
| Netherlands | 2–0 | Sweden | World Cup qualifying | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Sweden | 1–1 | Netherlands | World Cup qualifying | Solna, Sweden | |
| Sweden | 3–2 | Netherlands | Euro qualifying | Solna, Sweden | |
| Netherlands | 4–1 | Sweden | Euro qualifying | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 3–1 | Sweden | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Sweden | 2–2 | Netherlands | Friendly | Solna, Sweden | |
| Sweden | 0–0Netherlands on pens | Netherlands | European Championship | Faro, Portugal (neutral) | |
| Netherlands | 0–3 | Sweden | Friendly | Utrecht, Netherlands | |
| Sweden | 1–5 | Netherlands | Friendly | Solna, Sweden | |
| Netherlands | 0–0 | Sweden | World Cup | Dortmund, Germany (neutral) | |
| Netherlands | 0–1 | Sweden | Friendly | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Sweden | 6–1 | Netherlands | Friendly | Solna, Sweden | |
| Netherlands | 0–0 | Sweden | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Sweden | 4–1 | Netherlands | Friendly | Solna, Sweden | |
| Netherlands | 1–0 | Sweden | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Sweden | 6–2 | Netherlands | Friendly | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Netherlands | 1–0 | Sweden | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Sweden | 3–1 | Netherlands | Olympic Games | Colombes, France (neutral) | |
| Sweden | 1–1 | Netherlands | Olympic Games | Colombes, France (neutral) | |
| Netherlands | 5–4 | Sweden | Olympic Games | Antwerp, Belgium (neutral) | |
| Sweden | 4–1 | Netherlands | Friendly | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Netherlands | 3–1 | Sweden | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Sweden | 3–4 | Netherlands | Olympic Games | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Netherlands | 5–3 | Sweden | Friendly | The Hague, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 2–0 | Sweden | Olympic Games | London, England (neutral) |
Recent form
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.