Who will France face in Round of 16 of FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating Sweden?
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Les Bleus became the sixth side to seal their place in the last 16.
France sealed a thumping 3-0 win over Sweden in the Round of 32 clash in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30. Kylian Mbappe and company were ruthless in attack, and a brilliant performance from Swedish goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom prevented a much more one-sided result.
After hitting the goalpost twice early in the match, Mbappe put his side ahead in the 45th minute. It was a brilliant move from the Real Madrid star, who wove his way past the defenders before finding the bottom corner.
Michael Olise then set up Bradley Barcola in the second half to double the lead. The Bayern Munich star registered another assist in the 74th minute, setting up Mbappe’s second goal of the night. It was a comfortable win for Didier Deschamps’ men, with Mike Maignan being barely tested in the French goal.
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Who will France face in Round of 16?
As the Group I champions, the French side faced Sweden, who qualified from Group F as one of the eight best third-placed teams in the group stage. Les Bleus sealed their place in the next stage, while the Blagult are returning home.
In the last 16 stage, the 2018 world champions will face Paraguay. That match will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 4. It will kick off in India at 2:30 AM IST on July 5.
Who qualified from France vs Sweden?
Les Bleus qualified for the Round of 16 after beating Sweden 3‑0 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
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Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.