France starting lineup vs Sweden confirmed as Kylian Mbappe named for FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash

The Frenchmen are on a two-match winning run against the Blågult.

Led by Didier Deschamps, the France national football team are all set to face off against the Sweden national football team for their round of 32 contest. This 2026 FIFA World Cup clash will take place at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.

Les Bleus are on a sensational run of form. They are coming in after securing wins in all of their group stage games. Their last win was against Norway. The French national football team completely outplayed the Vikings with their top strategy and tactics. Ousmane Dembele was a hero for France as he scored a hat-trick in the first half. They are not looking to back down easily and will be eager for yet another win.

Graham Potter’s men are going to have a tough contest on their hands. They secured only one win during their group stage run and are winless in their last two matches. Against the star-studded lineup of France, they must come up with their top-of-the-line performance and they must not make any mistakes here.

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France’s starting lineup for FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Sweden:

France predicted (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan (GK); Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne; Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot; Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola; Kylian Mbappé (c)

Substitutes: Brice Samba (GK), Robin Risser (GK), Theo Hernandez, Lucas Hernandez, Ibrahima Konaté, Malo Gusto, Maxence Lacroix, N’Golo Kanté, Manu Koné, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Maghnes Akliouche, Rayan Cherki, Marcus Thuram, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Désiré Doué

Thoughts on the Lineup

Kylian Mbappe is all set to don the captain’s armband for the France national football team at the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32. He will be accompanied by Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola on the flanks. Michael Olise will act as an attacking midfielder and is also going to be crucial in the final third.

Defensive midfield will be taken care of by Aurélien Tchouaméni and Adrien Rabiot. In the backline, Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba and Lucas Digne are going to play an important role.

Mike Maignan is going to be the first-choice goalkeeper for Les Bleus. He has done a good job between the stick on the mega competition this year.

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