2026 World Cup: D-day for Les Bleus as France face Sweden

Mondial 2026 : jour J pour les Bleus, la France affronte la Suède

Jun 30, 2026, 12:49 PM fr source ↗

FIFA World Cup 2026

Summary

France begin the knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup against Sweden in the round of 16. Confident and backed by a powerful attack, Les Bleus face an opponent seen as well within their reach in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Preview

Sûre de sa force et portée par une impressionnante armada offensive, l'équipe de France débute avec confiance la phase à élimination directe du Mondial-2026 en se frottant en 16e de finale à la Suède, un adversaire largement à sa portée, mardi à East Rutherford (New Jersey).

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