France set to play Sweden in round of 16 at 2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:13 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 5:13 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Official: France's round-of-32 opponents are confirmed!
"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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