Live Blog: France vs Sweden in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32
France enters the knockout stage as one of the favorites to lift the trophy, but Sweden will be looking to pull off a major upset. Here's everything you need to know about this Round of 32 showdown at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Full time, France is through to the next round
Kylian Mbappé does it again with his brace and France now leads 3-0
62' played in NY/NJ, it's still 2-0
Barcola scores the second, France is now up 2-0
The second half is underway
We're at halftime, France leads 1-0
Kylian celebrated the goal with Deschamps after the coach's mother passed away last week
Mbappé breaks the deadlock and opens the scoring with a stunner, 1-0 on the scoreboard
Olise was inches away from an incredible bicycle kick goal, but it hit the post again, and then Dembélé missed the rebound
Mbappé misses the opener, the star hits the post
We're at the cooling break, it's still 0-0
Mbappé scores, but it's ruled out for offside in the 20th minute
10' played in New Jersey, it's still 0-0
The match is underway in NY/NJ
The lineups
🏟️ When and Where
France and Sweden will face off on Tuesday, June 30, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will be played at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, United States.
Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT, with Dutch referee Danny Makkelie in charge of officiating the match.
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🇫🇷 France's Preview
France enters the knockout stage after dominating Group I with a perfect record. Les Bleus opened their campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Senegal before defeating Iraq 3-0 and closing the group stage with an impressive 4-1 win over Norway.
Nine points from three matches and a +8 goal difference underline just how dominant Didier Deschamps' side has been throughout the opening phase of the tournament.
Blending world-class talent with experience at every position, France has looked every bit like one of the strongest contenders to lift the World Cup trophy.
🇸🇪 Sweden's Preview
Sweden booked its place in the Round of 32 after finishing third in Group F following an up-and-down group stage. The Scandinavians opened the tournament by crushing Tunisia 5-1 before suffering a heavy 5-1 defeat against the Netherlands in their second match.
They managed to rescue a dramatic 1-1 draw against Japan in the final group-stage game, a result that proved enough to secure qualification for the knockout rounds.
Although Sweden has been inconsistent throughout the tournament, the team has shown resilience when it mattered most and now hopes to shock one of the favorites.
⭐ Players to Watch
🇫🇷 Ousmane Dembélé
Ousmane Dembélé enters the knockout stage in sensational form after scoring a hat-trick against Norway. Alongside Kylian Mbappé, the French winger has been one of Les Bleus' most dangerous attacking players throughout the tournament.
His pace, creativity, and ability to beat defenders in one-on-one situations make him a constant threat and one of France's biggest weapons heading into this elimination match.
🇸🇪 Viktor Gyökeres
Although Viktor Gyökeres has yet to produce the performances many expected from him at this World Cup, the Swedish striker has already found the back of the net once and remains his country's biggest attacking threat.
If Sweden hopes to keep its World Cup dream alive, Gyökeres will need to deliver his best performance of the tournament. His finishing ability and physical presence could be crucial against one of the competition's strongest defenses.
🎯 Final Analysis
France enters the match as the overwhelming favorite according to most sportsbooks. Les Bleus' outstanding performances during the group stage, combined with Sweden's inconsistency, explain why the French are expected to advance comfortably.
However, this is the FIFA World Cup, where nothing is guaranteed. Just one day earlier, Paraguay stunned Germany with one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, proving once again that knockout football can produce the most unexpected results. If Sweden manages to keep the match close, anything can happen.
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