Coach Didier Deschamps back with France at World Cup
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Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden to set up World Cup last-16 meeting with Paraguay.
France and Sweden square off in the World Cup Round of 32 here in New Jersey and Les Bleus are the heavy favorites. But they will be wary of an upset with Sweden’s dangerous attacking lineup set to cause them problems on the counter.
Watch Bradley Barcola score for France in the 53rd minute of Tuesday's World Cup knockout match against Sweden.
The Sporting News brings you expert tips and predictions as France take on Sweden in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
France put forth a magnificent performance against Sweden in the round of 32 stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Defeating the side by 3-0, France have punched their ticket to the round of 16 stage of the competition.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, June 30 (Reuters) - France coach Didier Deschamps reshuffled his left flank for France's World Cup last-32 clash with Sweden on Wednesday, handing full back Lucas Digne and forward Bradley Barcola spots in the starting lineup.
Sweden will be without Isak Hien for their knockout round match against France on Tuesday. The defender is out with a hamstring injury. In Hien’s place, it may be Celta Vigo’s Carl Starfelt who
