France's Lucas Digne kicks the ball during the warm up prior to the start of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York.
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France look to unleash their devastating forward line on Sweden in a Round of 32 clash at the World Cup on July 1, 2026.FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout scheduleThe Swedish defence is bracing to face not only Kylian Mbappe, who has scored four times already in this tournament, but also Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele. Coach Didier Deschamps reshuffled his left flank, handing full back Lucas Digne and forward Bradley Barcola spots in the starting lineup. William Saliba returns at centre back after being rested against Norway.Norway weathers tempestuous Ivory Coast to set up a Brazil dateSweden have their own high-profile forward line who will try to unlock it, although Premier League duo Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres have not fully fired yet at this tournament. Sweden’s Lucas Bergvall starts in midfield, with Victor Lindelof dropping back into central defence.Follow LIVE updates here:free kickJuly 01, 2026 02:33 3:28 Free Kick LostFoul by Yasin Ayari (Sweden).free kickJuly 01, 2026 02:33 3:28 Free Kick WonOusmane Dembélé (France) wins a free kick on the right wing.free kickJuly 01, 2026 02:33 2:36 Free Kick WonAurélien Tchouaméni (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJuly 01, 2026 02:33 2:36 Free Kick LostFoul by Alexander Isak (Sweden).July 01, 2026 02:32 2:17 Attempt SavedAttempt saved. Alexander Isak (Sweden) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Mike Maignan (France). Assisted by Viktor Gyökeres.free kickJuly 01, 2026 02:32 1:17 Free Kick LostFoul by William Saliba (France).free kickJuly 01, 2026 02:31 1:17 Free Kick WonViktor Gyökeres (Sweden) wins a free kick on the right wing.free kickJuly 01, 2026 02:31 First half Free Kick WonLucas Digne (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJuly 01, 2026 02:31 First half Free Kick LostFoul by Lucas Bergvall (Sweden).July 01, 2026 02:30 First half StartFirst Half begins.July 01, 2026 01:07 LineupLineups are announced and players are warming up.France: Mike Maignan; Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne; Aurelien Tchouameni, Adrien Rabiot; Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola; Kylian Mbappe (captain).Sweden: Jacob Widell Zetterstrom; Gustaf Lagerbielke, Victor Lindelof (captain), Gabriel Gudmundsson; Daniel Svensson, Lucas Bergvall, Yasin Ayari, Elliot Stroud; Anthony Elanga, Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak. Published - July 01, 2026 02:21 am IST
