Netherlands demolish Sweden 5–1, Van Hanegem still finds Koeman

Nederland 5–1 Zweden, and the goals flowed early

That was a statement. Netherlands 5–1 Sweden, and the numbers tell a story of dominance (4)(5). The win was one of the most-watched matches ever in Sweden, a measure of how completely your team took control (4).

Van Hanegem hits Koeman: 'Not together, just me, me, me'

Willem van Hanegem watched the 5–1 win and still found the manager. "Het is niet samen, maar alleen 'ik, ik, ik'," the Feyenoord icon said, it is not together, just me, me, me (5). Van Hanegem pointed to the Japan draw as the pattern. A big win, a bigger voice calling the coach selfish.

Derksen tears into Memphis: 'Pseudostar's international career is over'

Johan Derksen did not hold back. "De conclusie is dat de internationale carrière van pseudoster Memphis voorbij is", the conclusion is that the international career of pseudostar Memphis is over (6). Strong words, and they land differently after a match your team scored five without needing Memphis to carry it.

Weghorst tackle on Geertruida splits the camp

Sunday's training session got feisty. Wout Weghorst went in hard on Lutsharel Geertruida, and the challenge has sparked debate inside the squad (2). Hedwiges Maduro and Robert Maaskant both weighed in. Some see it as intensity you need at a World Cup; others are less sure.

Van Dijk's superstition raises eyebrows

Your captain has a ritual, and it is extreme. Virgil van Dijk has drawn attention for superstitious behavior during the tournament, with observers asking why the Liverpool defender feels the need for it (3). No word from Van Dijk himself on the habit.

Kees Smit on his World Cup snub

Kees Smit has spoken about Ronald Koeman's decision to leave him out of the World Cup squad (1). The AZ talent did not get the call, and he has now reacted publicly. No anger in his response, but the conversation around Koeman's squad choices keeps growing.

Fan reactions

The FotMob stats from Netherlands 5–1 Sweden made the rounds on r/soccer, and the mood is giddy. Fans are digging into the underlying numbers, with plenty of jokes about Sweden needing a mercy rule. Full thread here.