France 3-0 Sweden: France wins

Updated at 05:56 on 01/07/2026

The clash between France and Sweden at the 2026 World Cup is becoming a focal point of attention as both teams enter the crucial stage of the group stage. The match will take place at 4:00 AM on July 1st, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, witnessing a showdown between a high-flying title contender and a Nordic representative eager to prove themselves.

The absolute power of the French team

France is showing why they are always considered a top force in world football. The French team enters this match with high confidence thanks to their extremely consistent form. In their last three matches, France has won all three, a record that demonstrates their superiority in both squad quality and tactical execution.

France's playing style is not only effective but also highly dominant. With a winning streak, they hold a huge psychological advantage, allowing their players to play freely and readily punish any mistakes by their opponents.

Sweden and its efforts to overcome difficulties.

On the other side of the battlefield, Sweden is in a more challenging situation. Currently, the Nordic team is ranked 3rd in the standings with 4 points. Their recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions: one win, one loss, and one draw in their last three matches.

Sweden's current position forces them to exercise caution. To improve their ranking and secure qualification, they need a positive result against France. However, maintaining focus throughout the 90 minutes under pressure from world-class strikers will be a difficult task for the coach and his players.

History of confrontations and tactical predictions.

Looking at the head-to-head data from the last 5 encounters, France holds the advantage with 3 wins, while Sweden has also defeated their opponent twice. This shows that although France is theoretically stronger, Sweden has never been an easy opponent to overcome. Matches between the two teams are usually dramatic and leave no room for compromise.

Tactically, France will likely continue to maintain a diverse attacking style to stretch the opponent's defense. Meanwhile, Sweden, as the underdog and needing points, may prioritize defensive solidity before waiting for opportunities from counter-attacks or set pieces. The characteristic discipline of Nordic football will be their main weapon against the flair and speed of the French.

The battle at MetLife Stadium was not just a test of skill, but also a battle of character for the big stars at the most crucial moment of the tournament.

Head-to-head history (last 5 matches)

• November 18, 2020: France 4 - 2 Sweden
• September 6, 2020: Sweden 0 - 1 France
• June 10, 2017: Sweden 2 - 1 France
• November 12, 2016: France 2 - 1 Sweden
• June 20, 2012: Sweden 2 - 0 France

France's recent form

• June 27, 2026: Norway 1-4 France (Winner)
• June 23, 2026: France 3-0 Iraq (Winner)
• June 17, 2026: France 3-1 Senegal (Winner)
• June 9, 2026: France 3-1 Northern Ireland (Winner)
• 05/06/2026: France 1-2 Ivory Coast (Loss)

Sweden's recent form

• June 26, 2026: Japan 1-1 Sweden (Draw)
• June 21, 2026: Netherlands 5-1 Sweden (Loss)
• June 15, 2026: Sweden 5-1 Tunisia (Winner)
• 05/06/2026: Sweden 2-2 Greece (Draw)
• June 2, 2026: Norway 3-1 Sweden (Loss)

Rankings

Team form and statistics

France (Host)

Form in the last 5 matches:WHA

Statistics for this season:

• Matches played: 3
• Wins: 3 (2 at home)
• Draw: 0 (0 at home)
• Losses: 0 (0 at home)

Goal:

• Scored: 10 goals (Average: 3.3 goals/match)
• Goals conceded: 2 (Average: 0.7 goals/match)

Sweden (Guest)

Form in the last 5 matches:WLD

Statistics for this season:

• Matches played: 3
• Wins: 1 (0 away)
• Draw: 1 (1 away game)
• Losses: 1 (1 away game)

Goal:

• Scored: 7 goals (Average: 2.3 goals/match)
• Goals conceded: 7 goals (Average: 2.3 goals/match)

Force situation

France:No injury information available.

Sweden:No injury information available.

Predicted lineup

Predictions and odds

Predicted winner:France

Predicted odds:

• Home team wins: 45%
• Draw: 45%
• Guest wins: 10%

Predicted number of goals:

• Home team: -5.5 goals
• Guests: -2.5 tables

Advice:Combo Winner: France and +1.5 goals

Team lineup updated at 03:21 on 01/07/2026

Official lineup

France

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachDidier Deschamps

Starting lineup:

• 16. Mike Maignan (G)
• 5. Jules Koundé (D)
• 4. Dayot Upamecano (D)
• 17. William Saliba (D)
• 3. Lucas Digne (D)
• 8. Aurélien Tchouaméni (M)
• 14. Adrien Rabiot (M)
• 7. Ousmane Dembélé (M)
• 11. Michael Olise (M)
• 12. Bradley Barcola (M)
• 10. Kylian Mbappé (F)

Substitutes:

• 23. Robin Riser
• 1. Rice Samba
• 2. Malo Gusto
• 21. Lucas Hernández
• 26. Maxence Lacroix
• 15. Ibrahima Konaté
• 19. According to Hernández
• 6. Manu Koné
• 24. Rayan Cherki
• 25. Maghnes Akliouche
• 18. Warren Zaïre-Emery
• 13. N'Golo Kanté
• 22. Jean-Philippe Mateta
• 20. Désiré Doué
• 9. Marcus Thuram

Sweden

Diagram: 3-4-2-1

CoachGraham Potter

Starting lineup:

• 1. Jacob Widell Zetterström (G)
• 2. Gustaf Lagerbielke (D)
• 3. Victor Lindelöf (D)
• 5. Gabriel Gudmundsson (D)
• 8. Daniel Svensson (M)
• 18. Yasin Ayari (M)
• 7. Lucas Bergvall (M)
• 24. Elliot Stroud (M)
• 11. Anthony Elanga (F)
• 9. Alexander Isak (F)
• 17. Viktor Gyökeres (F)

Substitutes:

• 23. Kristoffer Nordfeldt
• 12. Viktor Johansson
• 14. Hjalmar Ekdal
• 20. Eric Smith
• 15. Carl Starfelt
• 22. Best of Zeneli
• 6. Herman Johansson
• 13. Ken Sema
• 26. Taha Abdi Ali
• 16. Jesper Karlström
• 19. Mattias Svanberg
• 10. Benjamin Nygren
• 25. Gustaf Nilsson
• 21. Alexander Bernhardsson