France defender Dayot Upamecano isn’t taking Sweden lightly. Ahead of the Round of 32 clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Bayern Munich center-back called Sweden’s forwards “world class” and stressed that his squad needs total concentration to maintain their momentum in the tournament.
The match is scheduled for June 30, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with kickoff set for 5:00 PM local time. France topped Group I to earn their spot, while Sweden scraped through as one of the best third-placed teams in the expanded 48-team format.
Fan tokens and meme coins ride the World Cup wave
The 2026 World Cup has become a proving ground for blockchain-based fan engagement. Chiliz (CHZ) and its consumer-facing platform Socios.com continue to power the official fan token ecosystem for the tournament, giving holders access to voting rights on team-related decisions and exclusive rewards.
Solana-based meme tokens named MBAPPE and OLISE saw increased trading volumes following early goals from Kylian Mbappe during France’s group stage run.
