FrancevsSweden

France ran out comfortable winners over Sweden 3–0. Goalscorers — France: K. Mbappe 45', B. Barcola 53', K. Mbappe 74'.

France met Sweden in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. It belongs to the Round of 32 — the opening knockout stage introduced for the expanded 48-team format in 2026, bringing together the 12 group winners, 12 runners-up and the eight best third-placed teams. From this point the tournament is win-or-go-home.

France go in ranked 1st in the FIFA World Ranking to Sweden's 38th — a gap of 37 places that marks France out as clear favourites on paper. Both nations come through UEFA, so familiarity between the two football cultures could shape how the game is played.

France enter the 2026 World Cup as one of the most talent-rich squads in the tournament, seeking to bounce back after their heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat in the 2022 final against Argentina. Under Didier Deschamps, who is expected to step down after the 2026 World Cup with Zinedine Zidane widely tipped to succeed him, Les Bleus possess extraordinary depth across every position.

Sweden are a traditionally strong European side who reached the World Cup quarterfinals in 2018 and have a proud history of producing top-class players. The Blagult play a direct, physical style with excellent set-piece delivery and a well-organized defensive structure.

France: France have won the World Cup twice, in 1998 as hosts and in 2018 in Russia. Sweden: Sweden have appeared at twelve World Cups, with their best result being runners-up in 1958 as hosts, losing to Brazil in the final.

The match is scheduled at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 09:00 PM (05:00 PM ET).