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Full time! France is through to the Round of 16!
Key moments
Sweden almost scores. In a rare scoring opportunity, the Swedes miss a good chance. Gyokeres fires a low, diagonal shot with his right foot from the center of the box, and goalkeeper Maignan parries it out to the side. Sweden is trying to narrow the deficit. Immediately after, Alexander Isak leaves the pitch and is replaced by Gustaf Nilsson for the Swedish team.
Key substitutions for France. Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise leave the pitch to a standing ovation. Both are replaced by Jean-Philippe Mateta and Rayan Cherki for the French side. France holds a comfortable three-goal lead.
More changes in this decisive match. Daniel Svensson and Yasin Ayari leave the pitch, replaced by Mattias Svanberg and Benjamin Nygren for the Swedish team. Sweden is trying to catch its breath in the match but is still struggling to catch the French off guard.
Almost a fourth goal for France. Barcola receives the ball on the left, twists past the Swedish defense, and fires a low, diagonal shot with his left foot. The ball deflects off a Swedish defender, and France wins a corner. The French team isn't satisfied with their three-goal lead.
Another change for France. Lucas Digne leaves the pitch and is replaced by Theo Hernández. France maintains the pressure in this decisive match and controls the game. Sweden is pinned back in defense and unable to take the initiative.
More changes in the match. Ousmane Dembélé and Jules Koundé leave the pitch, replaced by Désiré Doué and Malo Gusto for France. The French team makes substitutions to catch their breath and extend their lead over Sweden.
Goal for France!
Mbappé scores the third goal for the French. Starting the play down the left, Michael Olise delivers a beautiful pass to the number 10, who breaks into the box, places a shot with his right foot, and finds the back of the Swedish goalkeeper's net. France extends their lead in the match.
France MISSES an incredible chance. During a play through the middle, Mbappé breaks away on a counter-attack down the left. The number 10 plays the ball to Michael Olise, who advances with plenty of space. The forward steps into the box and hits a weak shot with his right foot, allowing goalkeeper Zetterström to make an easy save.
Substitutions in the match. Lucas Bergvall and Elliot Stroud leave the pitch, replaced by Besfort Zeneli and Taha Abdi Ali for the Swedish team. Sweden is trying to catch its breath and find a way back into the game against the French.
France squanders another great scoring chance. Starting a move down the left, Mbappé bursts forward and plays a through ball to Michael Olise. The forward enters the box and shoots with his left foot, but the effort is blocked by the Swedish defense. The French are in control of the game.
France almost scores a third goal. Michael Olise controls the ball on the right just outside the box and fires a diagonal shot with his left foot, but goalkeeper Zetterström parries it out to the side. The French side keeps up the pressure and hunts for a third goal.
Sweden attempts to respond but fails to hit the target with the few chances they have created. From a Daniel Svensson corner kick, Lucas Bergvall flicks a header from the center of the box that goes out of play. The Swedes continue to struggle to take the initiative in the match.
Goal for France!
Barcola scores the second goal for the French. Building up through the middle, Michael Olise plays a beautiful pass to the goalscorer, who controls the ball inside the box, fires a low shot across goal with his right foot, and finds the back of the net for the second time at MetLife.
2º/45' – Second half begins
Second half begins! The ball is rolling again for the second half at MetLife. For now, France leads Sweden 1–0, thanks to a good from Mbappé, in this 2026 FIFA World Cup match. Follow our coverage of this big game.
End of the first half
The first half at MetLife Stadium has ended. For now, France leads Sweden 1–0, thanks to a good from Mbappé, in this 2026 FIFA World Cup second-round match. We will be back shortly to cover the second half.
Goal for France!
Mbappé opens the scoring for the French. Following a corner kick, the forward receives the ball inside the box, cuts inside, and fires a low, diagonal shot with his right foot. The ball hits the back of the net past goalkeeper Zetterström, who doesn't even move and complains to the Swedish defense.
France keeps up the pressure and tries to open the scoring. Mbappé receives another ball through the middle, cuts to the right, and fires a low, diagonal shot with his right foot. The Swedish goalkeeper holds firm in the center of the goal, denying the French another scoring opportunity.
France almost scores a spectacular goal. During a play through the middle, the ball deflects off a Swedish defender and finds Michael Olise. The forward attempts a right-footed volley, and the ball smashes against goalkeeper Zetterström's post. The French miss yet another great chance to open the scoring.
France MISSES an incredible chance. Gusto drives to the byline on the right and plays a low cross. Mbappé controls the ball inside the box and fires a shot across goal with his right foot, but it smashes against goalkeeper Zetterström's post. France squanders a golden opportunity to open the scoring.
France almost scores. During a play down the left flank, Mbappé attempts a one-two with Rabiot; the midfielder quickly turns and fires a low shot with his left foot, but goalkeeper Zetterström deflects it out for a corner with his feet. The French team keeps up the pressure in the match.
Close call for Sweden. From a set-piece routine, Isak receives the ball inside the box and fires a low, diagonal shot with his right foot, but goalkeeper Maignan makes a comfortable save. The Swedes are trying to catch the opposition off guard midway through the first half as they hunt for the opening goal.
Hydration break. For now, France and Sweden remain deadlocked at 0-0 in this 2026 FIFA World Cup second-round match. The French team keeps up the pressure in this decisive clash and is getting closer and closer to opening the scoring at MetLife.
Goal DISALLOWED for France. Mbappé breaks through the middle unmarked, finishes past goalkeeper Zetterström, and finds the back of the net to open the scoring. The officiating team spots the French number 10 in an illegal position and flags him for offside.
France attempts to open the scoring. Following a corner kick, Lucas Digne strikes the ball with his right foot from outside the box, but goalkeeper Zetterström makes the save. The French side maintains the pressure in this decisive match, seeking the opening goal against Sweden.
France is trying to control the game but continues to struggle to dictate play. Sweden is looking to capitalize on French errors but is running up against the opposing defense. It has been a match with few chances in the opening minutes at MetLife.
France attempts to penetrate with a vertical pass but runs into Sweden's defensive coverage. Yasin Ayari fouls Michael Olise, halting the French attack. The match is off to a very disjointed start in the opening minutes at MetLife.
Sweden tries to catch their opponents off guard early on. Alexander Isak controls the ball near the penalty area and fires a low right-footed shot, but goalkeeper Maignan makes the save. The Swedes begin to apply pressure in this decisive match, but France tightens its defense, making it difficult for the opposition to attack.
1º/00' - Kick-off!
Referee Danny Makkelie blows the opening whistle at MetLife Stadium. The ball is rolling for the first half of the match between France and Sweden in the second stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Follow our coverage of this big game.
Sweden Substitutes
Sweden releases the list of substitutes for the match against France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Viktor Johansson; Nordfeldt, Herman Johansson, Bernhardsson, Ekdal, Starfelt, Smith, Sema, Karlström, Svanberg, Zeneli, Nygren, Nilsson, Taha Ali.
France Substitutes
France releases the list of substitutes for the match against Sweden in the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Samba; Risser, Gusto, Konaté, Lacroix, Lucas Hernández, Theo Hernández, Koné, Kanté, Zaire-Emery, Doué, Cherki, Akliouche, Thuram, Mateta.
Sweden Lineup
Sweden announces the official lineup to face France in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Zetterström; Lagerbielke, Lindelöf, Gudmundsson, Svensson, Ayari, Bergvall, Stroud, Elanga, Isak, Gyökeres.
France Lineup
France announces the official lineup to face Sweden in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup this Tuesday: Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne, Tchouaméni, Rabiot, Dembélé, Olise, Barcola, Mbappé.
Referee Danny Makkelie blows the final whistle at MetLife. In a controlled performance, France beats Sweden 3–0 and advances to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France faced Paraguay. Thank you for following the match with us in real time.