Coach Didier Deschamps back with France at World Cup
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Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden to set up World Cup last-16 meeting with Paraguay.
France and Sweden square off in the World Cup Round of 32 here in New Jersey and Les Bleus are the heavy favorites. But they will be wary of an upset with Sweden’s dangerous attacking lineup set to cause them problems on the counter.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, June 30 (Reuters) - France coach Didier Deschamps reshuffled his left flank for France's World Cup last-32 clash with Sweden on Wednesday, handing full back Lucas Digne and forward Bradley Barcola spots in the starting lineup.
France put forth a magnificent performance against Sweden in the round of 32 stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Defeating the side by 3-0, France have punched their ticket to the round of 16 stage of the competition.
Sweden will be without Isak Hien for their knockout round match against France on Tuesday. The defender is out with a hamstring injury. In Hien’s place, it may be Celta Vigo’s Carl Starfelt who
