Sweden eliminated from 2026 World Cup after loss to France
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Sweden's 2026 World Cup campaign ended on June 30 with a 3-0 loss to France in the round of 32. The Swedish team had qualified for the knockout stage after finishing third in Group F with 4 points, ranking second among third-place teams. This defeat marks a significant decline, as Sweden reached the quarterfinals in 2018. As teams continue to advance in the World Cup, the focus shifts to the round of 16 matches.
- •Sweden lost 3-0 to France in the knockout stage on June 30.
- •The team advanced from Group F as one of the best third-place teams.
- •Sweden reached the quarterfinals in the last World Cup in 2018.
- •France moves on to the round of 16 following this victory.
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — Is Sweden out of the World Cup after loss to France?
"France and Sweden played a round of 32 knockout stage match in the 2026 World Cup Tuesday, June 30. Here's what the result means.
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