2026 World Cup: France vs. Sweden, Probable Lineups

On Tuesday at 11:00 p.m. Italian time, France will face Sweden in the World Cup Round of 16. Kylian Mbappé and his teammates dominated Group I with 3 wins in 3 matches, while Graham Potter’s team advanced from the group as the best third-place finisher.

Deschamps is expected to field the same lineup that defeated Senegal in their opener, with Maignan in goal and Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, and Hernández on defense. Tchouameni and Rabiot will anchor the midfield, while Olise, Dembele, and Doue will play behind Kylian Mbappé. Marcus Thuram will miss the match due to a calf injury.

Potter will have to do without the injured Hien; Lindelof will take his place alongside Lagerbielke, with Gudmundsson as the third center back. Bernhardsson and Stroud will be tasked with covering the flanks, while Bernhardsson, Bergvall, and Ayari will play in the middle of the field. A potent attacking trio of Elanga, Gyokeres, and Isak.

France vs. Sweden: Probable Lineups
FRANCE (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernández; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Olise, Dembélé, Doué; Mbappé. Head Coach: Deschamps
SWEDEN (3-4-3): Zetterstrom; Lagerbielke, Lindelof, Gudmundsson; Bernhardsson, Bergvall, Ayari, Stroud; Elanga, Gyokeres, Isak. Head Coach: Potter