FIFA World Cup LIVE: Netherlands vs Sweden, Group F clash minutes from kick off
The Netherlands and Sweden are set to face off in a FIFA World Cup Group F match, marking their first tournament meeting since 1974. Lineups have been confirmed as the teams prepare for kickoff.
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This is the first time that the Netherlands and Sweden are facing off in a World Cup game since 1974, which was the first time that the world witnessed the ‘Cryuff turn’.
This is a standard sports news update providing factual information about an upcoming match.
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