2026 FIFA World Cup : France and Sweden unveil lineups

France and Sweden have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash at MetLife Stadium scheduled for 21:00 GMT. Both European nations battle for a place in the Round of 16.

France enters the knockout tie after a perfect group-stage campaign, while Sweden aims to extend its impressive World Cup run with another upset.

Starting lineups

France will start with: Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Tchouaméni, Rabiot; Dembélé, Olise, Barcola; Mbappé.

Sweden: Widell; Gudmundsson, Lindelöf, Lagerbielke; Stroud, Ayari, Karlström, Bernhardsson, Elanga; Isak, Gyökeres.

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