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Sweden Crushed 5-1 by Netherlands in Worst World Cup Loss Since 1950
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What happened
Sweden lost 5-1 to the Netherlands on Saturday, drawing fierce criticism in the Swedish media. The defeat was its heaviest at a World Cup since 1950 and left Sweden on three points before its final Group 6 match against Japan.
- 01Sweden lost 5-1 to the Netherlands on Saturday evening.
- 02Media in Sweden called the match a “total nightmare” and a humiliation.
- 03It was Sweden’s worst World Cup defeat since a 7-1 loss to Brazil in 1950.
- 04The result denied Sweden a chance to clinch advancement.
- 05Sweden has three points and finishes Group 6 against Japan.
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