What happened: France and Sweden are set to meet at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 knockout tie, kicking off at 6 p.m. Brasília time. France field a strong side with Maignan in goal behind Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba and Digne, Tchouaméni and Rabiot in midfield, and Dembélé, Olise and Barcola supporting Mbappé. Sweden counter with Zetterström, a back line of Lagerbielke, Lindelöf and Gudmundsson, and an attack featuring Elanga, Gyökeres and Isak.
FC·PREVIEW·June 30, 2026 04:05 PM ET
France Name Full-Strength XI to Meet Sweden in World Cup Round of 32 at MetLife
France and Sweden clash in World Cup knockout round.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 302 min read
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