FIFA Word Cup 2026: France vs Sweden Live Details, Preview, Lineups
| FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 | |
| SCHEDULE | TIME |
| Match: | France vs Sweden |
| Tournament: | FIFA 2026 |
| Match Date: | July 1 2026 |
| Match Time: | 2:30 a.m. Indian Time (UTC +5:30) |
| Stadium: | - |
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Preview: France vs Sweden
France face Sweden in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, with a place in the last 16 at stake. France enter this knockout match as one of the strongest teams in the tournament after winning all three of their group-stage matches. They defeated Senegal, Iraq and Norway, scoring 10 goals across the group stage and showing strong attacking form under Didier Deschamps.
Sweden reached the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams. Their group campaign was inconsistent, with a big win over Tunisia, a heavy defeat against the Netherlands and a draw against Japan. Despite that mixed form, Sweden still carry attacking danger through players such as Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres and Anthony Elanga.
France will depend heavily on their attacking quality, especially Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise and Désiré Doué. Mbappé has been one of France’s standout players at the tournament, while Dembélé and Olise give the team speed, creativity and goal threat in the final third.
Sweden will need a disciplined defensive performance and quick transitions if they want to trouble France. Graham Potter has admitted that France have quality across the pitch and said Sweden must be close to perfect to have a chance. France are expected to dominate possession, while Sweden may look to counter through Isak, Gyökeres and Elanga.
The winner of this match will advance to the Round of 16, where they will face Paraguay.
Live Details
The France vs Sweden match will be played in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
The match will take place at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for 21:00 UTC, which is 5:00 PM ET in the United States and 2:30 AM IST on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in India.
Fans can follow the match through official broadcasters and live coverage platforms in their region. In the United States, the match is listed on FOX, Telemundo, Peacock and Fubo. In the United Kingdom, coverage is available through ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. In Canada, coverage is listed through TSN and RDS, while viewers in India can follow the match through the listed World Cup broadcast partners.
Live score updates, match commentary, real-time stats, substitutions, cards and key moments will also be available through major football live-score platforms.
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Lineup Details
The official starting lineups are usually confirmed closer to kickoff, so the following are predicted lineups based on the latest team news.
France Predicted Lineup
France are expected to use a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Mike Maignan is expected to start in goal. The defence could feature Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba and Theo Hernández. In midfield, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Adrien Rabiot are likely to provide the base behind the attacking line. Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise and Désiré Doué are expected to support Kylian Mbappé, who should lead the attack.
France predicted XI: Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Theo Hernández; Tchouaméni, Rabiot; Dembélé, Olise, Doué; Mbappé.
France are expected to be without Marcus Thuram, who has a calf issue. N’Golo Kanté is also listed as a fitness concern, while William Saliba has been managed because of a back problem but is expected to be available.
Sweden Predicted Lineup
Sweden are expected to line up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Jacob Widell Zetterström is expected to start in goal. The back three could include Gustaf Lagerbielke, Victor Lindelöf and Gabriel Gudmundsson. In midfield, Alexander Bernhardsson, Yasin Ayari, Jesper Karlström and Elliot Stroud are expected to provide width and support. The front three could feature Anthony Elanga, Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak.
Sweden predicted XI: Zetterström; Lagerbielke, Lindelöf, Gudmundsson; Bernhardsson, Ayari, Karlström, Stroud; Elanga, Gyökeres, Isak.
Sweden will be without defender Isak Hien, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. His absence is a major blow to Sweden’s defence ahead of a difficult knockout match against France’s powerful attack.
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