Official lineups for France - Sweden
France: Maignan - Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne - Tchouaméni, Rabiot - Dembélé, Olise, Barcola - Mbappé (cap.)
Sweden: Zetterstrom - Gudmundsson, Lindelof (cap.), Lagerbielke - Stroud, Ayari, Bergvall, Svensson - Isak, Gyokeres, Elanga
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And that's a wrap!
4 minutes of added time
What a save from Maignan
Gyökeres receives a well-weighted pass and strikes first-time towards the bottom corner, but Maignan makes an assured save to keep the ball out!
Mbappé saluted by Deschamps
Didier Deschamps makes further changes, introducing Rayan Cherki to replace Michael Olise. Kylian Mbappé is also substituted, with Jean-Philippe Mateta coming on in his place.
As the French captain departs the pitch, Deschamps acknowledges his outstanding performance with a salute!
Fresh legs for France
Deschamps opts for wholesale changes in the French backline and midfield. Hernandez replaces Digne on the left, while Gusto comes on for Koundé at right-back. Désiré Doué also enters the fray as Dembélé is withdrawn. France shuffle their pack as the match is effectively decided.
MBAPPÉ'S BRACE!
Kylian Mbappé completes his brace! Michael Olise plays a fantastic through ball and Mbappé reacts with clinical finishing to fire past Zetterström! 3-0 France!
An incredible achievement for the French superstar!
Time for another cooling break!
France's defence holds
Gudmundsson attempts to play a long pass to Elanga, but the French backline is alert and cuts out the danger
Zetterström stands firm again!
Olise strikes a powerful shot from distance that's heading for the corner, but Zetterström is magnificently positioned and makes an excellent blocking save
Bergvall's effort goes wide
Svensson swings in a corner from the right and Bergvall rises to meet it, but his header from the penalty spot drifts well wide of the left post
- FINALLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
- Sweden change tactics
- Barcoooolaaaaaaaaaa
- MBAPPÉ'S BRACE!
Barcoooolaaaaaaaaaa
What a moment! Michael Olise plays a perfectly weighted pass to Bradley Barcola inside the box, and the French winger curls a gorgeous finish into the top left corner!
A tactical masterclass from Didier Deschamps! The French manager's decision to start Barcola ahead of Doué has proven inspired!
Sweden change tactics
Sweden are pressing higher up the pitch in this second half, looking to disrupt France's dominance. Les Bleus have the ball but the Scandinavians are making it uncomfortable with more aggressive pressing than in the opening period
Second half underway
And it's halftime in East Rutherford!
3 minutes of added time
FINALLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
You can't deny Kyks ten times in a row!
Frustration mounting for France
Olise measures his shot perfectly but it flies past the left post! France are creating chance after chance, hitting the woodwork twice and forcing brilliant saves from Zetterström.
But the ball simply WON'T GO IN.
And off we go!
Time for the anthems!
We will start with La Marseillaise!
And then "Du gamla, du fria", the Swedish national anthem!
10 minutes until kick-off!!
Les Bleus ready to fight!
20 minutes until kick-off
'We are supporting France because they have amazing baguette'
'At least three goals' for France, says Les Bleus supporter
"At least three goals, I think," says this French supporter ahead of the match. "Maybe 3-1, because the defence isn't perfect. It should be a match played with complete control."
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Sweden's starting XI
Zetterstrom - Gudmundsson, Lindelof (cap.), Lagerbielke - Stroud, Ayari, Bergvall, Svensson - Isak, Gyokeres, Elanga
Deschamps' adjustments
Lucas Digne gets the start at left-back ahead of Lucas Hernandez, while Bradley Barcola partners in attack instead of Désiré Doué
Les Tricolores' starting XI
Les Bleus are focused!
Team Sveridge ready to fight!
France topped their group with an impressive unbeaten run, winning all three group matches to secure first place with maximum points. Didier Deschamps' side have shown attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the group stage, establishing themselves as one of the tournament's elite teams heading into the knockout rounds.
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Sweden, meanwhile, claimed a place in the Round of 32 after a mixed campaign that saw them finish second in their group with 4 points from 3 matches. Gyokeres' side showed resilience to advance but face a stern test against the tournament favorites. France are seeking to extend their winning streak and move one step closer to ultimately claiming the trophy, while Sweden will attempt to upset the odds and cause a major shock in New Jersey.
