France Name Starting XI to Face Sweden in World Cup 2026 Round of 32

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France Name Starting XI to Face Sweden in World Cup 2026 Round of 32

France enter their first knockout match at MetLife Stadium having swept Group I unbeaten, scoring 10 goals in three games. Deschamps names Maignan, Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne, Tchouameni, Rabiot, Olise, Dembele, Barcola and Mbappe. Saliba returns from a back issue after being rested against Norway. Sweden qualified as a third-place wildcard. Kickoff is 5 p.m. ET on Fox.

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