France face Sweden tonight, June 30 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — kick-off at 5:00 PM ET / 10:00 PM BST. The winner will advance to face Paraguay in the Round of 16.espn+1
🔴 Current Score: France 0–0 Sweden (Pre-match / Match in progress — refresh for latest updates)skysports
What Are the Live Match Details?
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Where to Watch France vs Sweden Live?
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What Are the Starting Lineups?
🇫🇷 France (4–2–3–1): Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Tchouaméni, Rabiot; Dembélé, Olise, Doué; Mbappésportingnews
🇸🇪 Sweden (3–4–3): Zetterström; Lagerbielke, Lindelöf, Gudmundsson; Bernhardsson, Ayari, Karlström, Stroud; Elanga, Gyökeres, Isaksportingnews
What Is the Key Pre-Match Context?
France arrive having completed a perfect group stage — their first since 1998 — winning all three games without conceding a single goal. Kylian Mbappé enters the match in red-hot form and is chasing the Golden Boot, having scored three goals in the group stage.indianexpress+1
Sweden, meanwhile, qualified second from their group after Anthony Elanga’s curling equalizer against Japan proved enough to secure their progression in dramatic last-minute fashion. Coach Graham Potter’s side will rely on the striking partnership of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres — two of the Premier League’s most lethal forwards — to pose a threat on the counter.africa.espn+1
What Are the Pre-Match Predictions & Odds?
Expert prediction: France 3–0 Sweden, with Mbappé expected to be the standout performer. The one tactical risk for France: Sweden’s wing-backs Bernhardsson and Stroud could exploit the spaces left behind France’s attacking fullbacks Koundé and Digne on transitions — the one scenario that could put Didier Deschamps’ team under pressure.si+1
