Anthony Elanga exits 2026 World Cup as Sweden faces France

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:26 AM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Anthony Elanga exits 2026 World Cup as Sweden faces France
Summary

Anthony Elanga played his fourth match for Sweden in the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday against France in New Jersey. Sweden's performance was tumultuous, struggling against a dominant French side that scored three goals in the first half. Despite the team's efforts, including Elanga's solid performance, Sweden faced a likely exit after failing to advance. With Elanga's departure, Newcastle United is down to three players in the tournament after Nick Woltemade and Malick Thiaw also exited, while Bruno Guimaraes remains in contention for the next round.

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  • Anthony Elanga played full match against France
  • Sweden lost to France in Round of 32
  • Newcastle United now has three players left in tournament
  • Bruno Guimaraes remains active in World Cup
  • Elanga rated top outfield player for Sweden against France
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  • 6:26 AMYahoo SportsNow three Newcastle United players have exited the 2026 World Cup
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Anthony Elanga made his fourth appearance of the 2026 World Cup finals in New Jersey on Tuesday. Sweden up against tournament favourites France in their round of 32 knockout match.

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