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France vs Sweden Match Summary
Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 30 June 2026 |
Match Time | 22:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | New York New Jersey Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | ITV 1, RTE 2 |
France meet Sweden in the World Cup 2026 knockout rounds, and on the face of it this looks a mismatch, with the French heavy favourites and Graham Potter's side scrapping to keep pace.
France swept through Group I with a perfect nine points, beating Senegal 3-1, Iraq 3-0 and Norway 4-1, scoring 10 goals across their three outings and conceding just two.
Sweden sneaked through as a best third-placed side in Group F. A 5-1 win over Tunisia was undone by a 5-1 loss to the Netherlands, before a 1-1 draw with Japan got them over the line.
France have won their last three home meetings with Sweden in all competitions and lead the head-to-head 4-2 from the last six recorded fixtures. History points firmly in one direction here.
France vs Sweden Form
France have been ruthless, winning all three Group I fixtures and scoring 10 goals along the way. The 4-1 dismantling of Norway saw Ousmane Dembélé bag a first-half hat-trick, and the France win market has landed in nine of their last 10 outings across all opponents. With Kylian Mbappé leading the line, this is a side in full flow.
Sweden have blown hot and cold. The 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia, with Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres both on target, showed their ceiling, but a 5-1 loss to the Netherlands exposed them. Anthony Elanga's 62nd-minute curler earned the 1-1 draw with Japan that sent them through. Sweden's win market has landed in just three of their last 10 matches across all opponents.
France vs Sweden Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
France: None reported.
Sweden: Isak Hien (Injured/out).
France
William Saliba is expected to shake off a back injury that kept him out of the Norway victory and come back in for Maxence Lacroix. That is one of two changes from the 4-1 win, with Adrien Rabiot also set to return to the engine room. Bradley Barcola drops to the bench despite two goal contributions in just one start.
Sweden
Isak Hien has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a muscle injury, so Victor Lindelöf drops into the back three. That could open the door for Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall to make his first World Cup start. Anthony Elanga should keep his place after scoring two goals in his last two games.
France vs Sweden Predicted Lineup
France
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Maignan; Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernández; Koné, Rabiot; Dembélé, Olise, Doué; Mbappé
Sweden
Formation: 3-4-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Zetterström; Gudmundsson, Lindelöf, Lagerbielke; Bernhardsson, Ayari, Bergvall, Stroud; Elanga, Gyökeres, Isak
France vs Sweden Key Stats & Match Facts
France have won their last three home matches against Sweden in all competitions.
France have scored 3+ goals in each of their last three World Cup fixtures.
France scored 10 goals across their three Group I fixtures on 16, 22 and 26 June 2026.
Sweden's Group F games produced 14 goals in total, seven scored and seven conceded.
Kylian Mbappé has attempted 4+ shots in each of his last three FIFA World Cup appearances.
France vs Sweden Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: France are the clear favourites here and the numbers back it up. Les Bleus are too strong front to back for a Sweden side missing the injured Hien, and a comfortable home win looks the standout call. France 3-0.
Best Bets
France win the match: the home side have landed the win market in nine of their last 10 outings, and at 2/7 with Betfred, they remain the obvious anchor of any selection here.
Over 3.5 Goals at 13/10 with QuinnBet has genuine appeal. France have scored 3+ goals in each of their last three World Cup fixtures, and Sweden shipped five against both the Netherlands and Tunisia this tournament.
France vs Sweden Bet Builder
Our three-leg bet builder backs two of France's biggest attacking stars alongside Sweden's main goal threat: Kylian Mbappé anytime goalscorer, Viktor Gyökeres over 0.5 shots on target, and Ousmane Dembélé over 0.5 shots on target.
With Mbappé leading France's attack, Dembélé constantly creating danger from wide areas, and Gyökeres' relentless shooting volume, all three selections are backed by players who consistently put opposition goalkeepers under pressure.
Kylian Mbappé Anytime Goalscorer is the standout starting point. The France captain has scored in eight of his last nine appearances, continuing to deliver at an elite level whenever he pulls on the national team shirt. With his pace, movement and penalty-box instincts, Mbappé is always the player most likely to make the decisive contribution.
Viktor Gyökeres Over 0.5 shots on target is another strong selection. Sweden's talisman has hit the target in six of his last seven matches, underlining both his consistency and willingness to shoot whenever an opportunity presents itself. Even against one of the tournament favourites, Gyökeres should get chances to test the French goalkeeper.
Ousmane Dembélé Over 0.5 shots on target completes the bet builder. The Paris Saint-Germain winger has registered at least one shot on target in six of his last seven appearances, thriving in France's fluid attack. His direct running, ability to beat defenders one-on-one and tendency to cut inside onto his stronger foot regularly see him work the opposition keeper.
All three legs are backed by excellent recent hit rates. Mbappé's goalscoring consistency is complemented by the reliable shot-on-target numbers of both Gyökeres and Dembélé, making this a well-balanced bet builder built around three of the most dangerous attacking players in the Round of 32.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 7/2.
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France vs Sweden Talking Points
Kylian Mbappé is the obvious headline act. He became France's all-time men's leading scorer with his 58th international goal on 16 June 2026, then marked his 100th cap with a brace in the 3-0 win over Iraq. Against a Sweden side shorn of Isak Hien, his movement looks too much to handle. Sweden's hopes rest on Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres causing problems, but Graham Potter, who has guided his side back to a major tournament after a five-year absence, knows he needs more than just his two front men to upset the odds here.
France vs Sweden Predictions FAQs
When is the France vs Sweden World Cup 2026 game?
The France vs Sweden World Cup 2026 game is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 30 June 2026, kicking off at 22:00 UK time.
What competition is the France vs Sweden match in?
The France vs Sweden match is part of the World Cup 2026 tournament.
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