Formidable France is back on the field for the World Cup round of 32, welcoming its coach back to the sideline after a one-game absence. So is Norway, which rowed into North Texas for its first knockout match in 28 years.Meanwhile, host Mexico hopes a raucous home crowd and playing at altitude can help it prevail in Mexico City.Elimination games continue on Tuesday with three matchups: France-Sweden, Ivory Coast-Norway and Mexico-Ecuador.Coach Didier Deschamps is back with France after traveling to Europe for his mother’s funeral. Assistant Guy Stéphan led Les Bleus to a 4-1 win over Norway in Deschamps’ absence.Star striker Erling Haaland scored four goals in Norway’s first two group-stage games before sitting out the loss to France. He will try to lead his country to a win over Ivory Coast.Mexico will have the home crowd behind it at Estadio Azteca after winning all three of its games in Group A. Ecuador qualified for the knockout rounds in dramatic fashion, beating soccer heavyweight Germany 2-1 in its group finale.
What to watch on June 30— Ivory Coast vs. Norway, 1 p.m. EDT in Arlington, Texas (Fox/Telemundo/Peacock)— France vs. Sweden, 5 p.m. EDT in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Fox/Telemundo/Peacock)— Mexico vs. Ecuador, 9 p.m. EDT in Mexico City (Fox/Telemundo/Peacock)
