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Sweden faces France in World Cup knockout stage match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:35 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Sweden faces France in World Cup knockout stage match
Summary

Sweden meets France at New York-New Jersey Stadium on June 30, 2026, in the World Cup last 32. After finishing third in Group F, Sweden advanced despite a mixed performance, including a heavy defeat to the Netherlands. They suffer a setback as Isak Hien is ruled out for the tournament due to a hamstring injury. France enters the matchup as Group I winners and heavy favorites, bolstered by a potent offense led by Kylian Mbappe. The match kicks off at 22:00 BST.

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  • •Sweden qualified as Group F's third-place team.
  • •Isak Hien will miss the tournament with a hamstring injury.
  • •Kylian Mbappe leads France's attack after a strong group stage.
  • •The match starts at 22:00 BST on June 30.
  • •France remains a favorite among contenders for the trophy.
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What they're saying
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Sweden face France at New York-New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday evening in the World Cup last 32, having scraped into the knockouts as third-place qualifiers.Graham Potter’s side advanced from Group F ...

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France face Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday evening in the World Cup last 32, beginning their knockout campaign as overwhelming favourites.Didier Deschamps’ side topped Group I with...

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