France and Sweden Meet in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Knockout Match
France and Sweden face off in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with the winner advancing to face Paraguay in the Round of 16. France, led by Kylian Mbappe, topped Group I with three wins and aim for a third consecutive final under coach Didier Deschamps, who recently returned after a family bereavement. Sweden qualified as one of the best third-placed teams, overcoming defensive challenges and missing key players like Isak Hein. This marks their first World Cup meeting, with both teams seeking to progress further in the tournament.