France vs Sweden Prediction, Starting Lineups, Betting Pick, Latest World Cup Round of 32 Odds - June 30th
France and Sweden face off in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup clash on Tuesday, June 30th. Read our lineups, team news, and France vs. Sweden prediction as the French look to stay perfect at the World Cup and advance to the Round of 16.
OC Staff - June 30, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
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France and Sweden face off in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup clash on Tuesday, June 30th at 5 PM ET. While the specific venue remains unconfirmed for this tournament encounter, the stakes could not be higher. Les Bleus enter the knockout stage in imperious form, while the Blue and Yellow are looking to cause a massive upset after scraping through their group.
France vs Sweden Form
The hosts head into this fixture on the back of a resounding 4-1 victory against Norway. They have been in devastating form, winning five of their last six matches, with their only blemish being a friendly defeat to Ivory Coast. Conversely, Sweden struggled in their last outing, settling for a 1-1 draw against Japan. The visitors' recent form has been highly inconsistent, registering just two wins in their last six matches, including a heavy 5-1 loss to the Netherlands. Crucially, the home side boast a formidable record when hosting this fixture, having won their last three home matches against their Scandinavian opponents in all competitions.
France vs Sweden Head to Head
The historical record between these two nations favors the French, who have won four of the last six meetings, with the Swedes claiming two victories. In their most recent clash in November 2020 during the UEFA Nations League, France secured an entertaining 4-2 victory on home soil.
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France vs Sweden Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Tuesday, June 30th, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, FOX One
France vs Sweden Betting Trends
Here are the latest betting trends for this France vs Sweden match, as you try to find your favorite betting angle for the game. Powered by Oddschecker+ Trends Tool to bring you the best AI advantage for the World Cup.
France vs Sweden Probable Lineups
France (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Hernández, Saliba, Upamecano, Koundé; Koné, Rabiot; Doué, Olise, Dembélé; Mbappé
Sweden (3-4-3): Zetterström; Gudmundsson, Lindelöf, Lagerbielke; Stroud, Ayari, Bergvall, Bernhardsson; Isak, Gyökeres, Elanga
This match will likely be won and lost in midfield. France average 54.5% possession and a superb 88.71% pass accuracy, allowing them to dictate the tempo. Sweden, with 48.94% possession and 81.82% pass accuracy, will struggle to disrupt this rhythm. The hosts' superior rating of 7.03 compared to Sweden's 6.54 highlights the gulf in class, though the visitors hold an advantage in the air, winning 14 aerial duels per game compared to France's 11.
France vs Sweden Team News
France welcome back William Saliba from a back injury to replace Maxence Lacroix, while Adrien Rabiot is also set to return. Bradley Barcola will likely start on the bench. For Sweden, defender Isak Hien is ruled out with a muscle injury. Victor Lindelof will drop into the back three, allowing Lucas Bergvall to potentially make his first World Cup start. Anthony Elanga keeps his place after scoring twice in his last two games.
France vs Sweden Match Facts
- France have won their last 3 home matches against Sweden in all competitions.
Prediction: France 3-0 Sweden
France's offensive depth makes them overwhelming favorites. Les Bleus are clinical, averaging 15 shots per game. Given Sweden's defensive reshuffle following Hien's injury, the French frontline should dominate, comfortably securing a 3-0 victory.
Best Bet: France to Win to Nil Check out the best odds on BetMGM Sportsbook
With Sweden missing key defensive personnel and France dominating possession, backing the hosts to win without conceding offers excellent value.
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