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France vs Sweden: World Cup Round of 32 Match Preview

Match Context

France face Sweden at MetLife Stadium, New-York, on 2026-06-30 in World Cup action. The fixture is part of the Round of 32, with France coming in as Group I winners on 9 points (goal difference 8) after a perfect three-match run, while Sweden arrive from the Group Stage with 4 points and a neutral goal difference.

France & Sweden Availability

There are currently no listed injuries or suspensions for either France or Sweden, and no players are reported as missing or questionable for this Round of 32 tie. With 0 sidelined players, both coaches are expected to have full squads available.

For France, leading scorer Kylian Mbappé (4 goals, 2 assists in 3 matches) is available, as is O. Dembélé, who has also struck 4 goals and added 1 assist. On the creative side, M. Olise (3 assists) is fit and ready.

Sweden likewise report no absentees, with key attackers A. Isak (1 goal, 3 assists) and V. Gyökeres (1 goal, 2 assists) both available to start. No suspensions due to yellow cards or red cards are recorded.

Impact Summary

With no attacking absences on either side, France retain their full firepower after scoring 10 goals in 3 games, while Sweden bring all of their 7-goal output into this knockout clash.