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France vs. Sweden Prediction, Lineups, Odds and Bet Builder Tips for World Cup Round of 32 Match

France faces Sweden in the FIFA World Cup knockout round on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This is the first-ever World Cup meeting between these nations.
Didier Deschamps led France to a perfect group stage, scoring 10 goals, while Sweden qualified via playoffs as the third-best third-place team. The contrasting paths set up an underdog clash.
Arsenal defender William Saliba is expected to return to the starting lineup following injury, while Sweden suffered a significant blow as Atalanta defender Isak Hien was ruled out after an injury against Japan.
Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele lead a potent French attack against a Swedish side that conceded seven goals in three group games. The defensive vulnerability sets up a high-scoring expectation.
Victory positions the winner for a potential Round of 16 tie against Germany, while Sweden aims to win a World Cup knockout game for the first time since 2018. The stakes heighten the underdog narrative.

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