France vs. Sweden preview for World Cup Round of 32 match at MetLife
France will face Sweden in the World Cup Round of 32 at MetLife Stadium on June 30, 2026. France entered the knockout stage as group winners after victories over Senegal, Iraq and Norway, highlighted by Kylian Mbappé’s two braces and Ousmane Dembélé’s hat‑trick. Sweden qualified as one of the eight best third‑place teams, after a 5‑1 win over Tunisia and a draw with Japan.
- ▪France topped Group I with a perfect 3‑0 record, beating Senegal, Iraq and Norway.
- ▪Kylian Mbappé scored two braces and Ousmane Dembélé recorded a hat‑trick in the group stage for France.
- ▪Sweden advanced as a top third‑place finisher, defeating Tunisia 5‑1 and drawing Japan to reach the knockout round.
- ▪The Round of 32 match will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 30, 2026.
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