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Sweden faces France in last-32 World Cup matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:15 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Sweden faces France in last-32 World Cup matchup

Summary

Sweden competes against France in the knockout stage of the World Cup on June 30. France brings a formidable attack featuring Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, while Sweden hopes to counter with players like Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres. France seeks to maintain momentum after a strong group stage performance, having previously finished as World Cup runners-up in 2022. Sweden qualified through the play-offs despite an inconsistent group stage, making this match crucial for their survival in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Match taking place on June 30 in the last-32 phase
•France's attack includes Mbappe and Dembele
•Sweden aims for an upset despite group performances
•A win sends the victor to face Paraguay next
•Sweden previously struggled in qualifying, finishing bottom of their group

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7:15 AMYahoo Sports — Sweden face France's attacking firepower at the World Cup

What they're saying

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France unleash their devastating forward line on Sweden in a last-32 tie at the World Cup on Tuesday, while Erling Haaland will try to fire Norway past the Ivory Coast and into the next round.- 'Powerhouse' Haaland - Haaland, another potent attacking force at this World Cup with four goals in two games, will be fully rested when he comes up against the Ivory Coast in Dallas after he was not used in the defeat to France.
— Yahoo Sports

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