Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterIt's Scandinavia on Scandinavia for France, whose first knock-out game at World Cup 2026 is against the adjoining neighbours of the last team they played in the group stage.After demolishing Norway's second string, France face Sweden in the round of 32. It's one of three all-UEFA ties in the second round of the World Cup and it's a meeting of serious firepower.France have the better all-round team by far but if Sweden can get their sharpshooters in position, this might not be a foregone conclusion. If France can do the same for theirs, it will be.Play our free match predictor and win �1kFrance vs Sweden betting odds from BOYLE SportsFrance WIN - 1/4Draw - 4/1Sweden WIN - 9/1France vs Sweden predictionThe prize for the winners at New York New Jersey Stadium is a last-16 match against Paraguay, the gritty penalty shootout conquerors of Germany.There might be one or two players on the pitch with a secondary focus on the Golden Boot race, too. Sweden manager Graham Potter has Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak at his disposal but it's the French duo of Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele who are really chasing Lionel Messi. You may like The overlooked advantage that could help France win their third World Cup France vs Senegal prediction as old foes set for World Cup battle Netherlands vs Sweden predictions, as two European heavyweights do battle Both of Les Bleus' in-form goal-getters have scored four times at this World Cup, two fewer than former Paris Saint-Germain man Messi. In all, France have scored 10 goals in three games.If France's progress has been serene, Sweden's has been tumultuous. Their 5-1 opening win against Tunisia proved to be more about Tunisia, who immediately sacked Sabri Lamouchi. Sweden lost to the Netherlands by the same score.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.A draw with Japan saw Potter's team through in third place with four points but their results have been less than impressive unsurprising, given the method by which they qualified in the first place and they haven't faced anybody of France's quality.Swedes of a certain vintage will have happy memories of World Cup matches in the United States but that won't offer much cause for optimism.There's no sanctity in the history books either. France have won this fixture twice as many times as Sweden since these teams met for the first time in 1935. What to read next Japan vs Sweden predictions as Samurai Blue go gunning for Group F top spot Norway vs France prediction as Group I winner is decided in Boston Sweden vs Tunisia prediction as Graham Potter and Sabri Lamouchi match wits at World Cup Score prediction: France 3-1 SwedenIt's difficult to see past Les Bleus. Didier Deschamps team are the very definition of 'been there, done that' no matter how you slice it. They know the level individually and collectively, and coming up against Sweden won't knock that assuredness out of them.Sweden have the weapons to do damage in this game and sure, stranger things happen in football all the time, but you'll do well to convince us pre-game that this is going any other way.How to watch France vs SwedenYou can watch France vs Sweden in the last 32 of World Cup 2026 for free. All the information you need is in our how to watch guide.The match will be broadcast live on ITV in the UK, Fox in the United States and SBS in Australia.What's your France vs Sweden prediction? Let us know below...TOPICSFranceSwedenWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Chris NeeChris is a Warwickshire-based freelance football writer specialising in West Midlands football, the Premier League, the EFL and the J.League. He is the author of the High Protein Beef Paste football newsletter and owner of Aston Villa Review. He supports Coventry Sphinx.
