France set to play Sweden in round of 16 at 2026 World Cup

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

France set to play Sweden in round of 16 at 2026 World Cup
Summary

France will face Sweden in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. This matchup was confirmed following Spain's victory over Uruguay and a draw between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia. The match is scheduled for Tuesday night at 11 p.m. at MetLife Stadium in New York. The confirmation comes after a period of speculation regarding France's opponent in the knockout stage.

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  • France confirmed to face Sweden in the round of 16.
  • Match will take place Tuesday at 11 p.m. in New York.
  • Spain's win over Uruguay and Cape Verde's draw set the matchup.
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  • 5:13 AMYahoo Sports🚨 Official: France's round-of-32 opponents are confirmed!
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This time, it’s official!There was very little suspense, and it’s now settled: France will face Sweden in the next round of the 2026 World Cup.This was confirmed thanks to Spain’s win over Urugu...

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