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 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.
- •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.
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — Sweden XI vs France – Predicted lineup and team news
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — France vs Sweden – Predicted lineup and team news
"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 ...
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 6:35 AMSweden XI vs France – Predicted lineup and team news
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 ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 6:35 AMFrance vs Sweden – Predicted lineup and team news
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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