France anticipates clash with Sweden in World Cup knockout match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
France faces Sweden on June 30 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford during the last-32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After commanding victories in Group I, France enters as favorites. Coach Didier Deschamps is set to make changes, potentially bringing back William Saliba and Bradley Barcola. France aims to build momentum ahead of a possible match against Paraguay on July 4, should they advance.
- •France won Group I with three wins in the group stage.
- •Deschamps may adjust the starting lineup for the match against Sweden.
- •William Saliba and Bradley Barcola are expected to return to the team.
- •Next match could be against Paraguay on July 4.
- 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — France predicted XI v Sweden: William Saliba and Bradley Barcola to return
"France face Sweden on Tuesday at East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium for their 2026 FIFA World Cup last-32. After winning Group I with three consecutive wins against Senegal (3-1), Iraq (3-0) and Norw...
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