France
SwedenRound of 32
Megogo
New York - MetLife Stadium
Referee : Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
Barcola B. 53'
Mbappé 74'
France: 16. Maignan - 17. Saliba, 3. Digne (Theo Hernández, 78), 4. Upamecano, 5. Kounde (Gusto, 75) - 8. Tchouaméni, 11. Olise (Cherki, 85), 14. Rabiot - 7. Dembele O. (Doue D., 75), 10. Mbappé (Mateta, 85), 12. Barcola B.
Substitution: Gusto (from 75); Doue D. (from 75); Theo Hernández (from 78); Cherki (from 85); Mateta (from 85)
Bench: 1. Samba B., 23. Risser - 26. Lacroix M., 15. Konate, 21. Lucas Hernandez - 6. Koné M., 13. Kante N., 18. Zaire-Emery, 25. Akliouche - 9. Thuram M.
Sweden: 1. Zetterström - 2. Lagerbielke, 3. Lindelöf, 5. Gudmundsson G., 8. Svensson D. (Svanberg, 82) - 7. Bergvall (Zeneli B., 66), 18. Ayari (Nygren, 82), 24. Stroud (Ali, 66) - 11. Elanga - 9. Isak (Nilsson G., 90), 17. Gyökeres
Substitution: Ali (from 66); Zeneli B. (from 66); Svanberg (from 82); Nygren (from 82); Nilsson G. (from 90)
Bench: 12. Johansson V., 23. Nordfeldt - 14. Ekdal, 15. Starfelt - 20. Smith E. - 6. Johansson H., 13. Sema, 16. Karlstrom, 21. Bernhardsson
France delivered a statement performance, finishing top of the group
The draw sees Japan finish second in Group F
France became one of the first nations to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32
Netherlands produced a devastating attacking display to dismantle Sweden
France produced a commanding second-half display to defeat Senegal
Sweden sent a powerful message to the rest of Group F
The match marked one of the final home appearances for head coach Didier Deschamps before his side begins its World Cup campaign
Diego Maradona was deemed too raw to feature for the hosts at the 1978 World Cup. In hindsight, that might have been a blessing.
In the summer of 1958, the World Cup arrived in Scandinavia for the first time, proving to be far more than just another tournament
The third edition of the FIFA World Cup, hosted by France, served as the final act in the annals of pre-war football
Thirteen nations—many of which had braved a perilous transatlantic voyage—became the pioneers of a tournament that would change sport forever.
A late winner in the 88th minute sealed a memorable night for the hosts
France delivered a confident and composed performance in Washington
Ukraine end another qualification cycle with a performance defined by a lack of resilience and identity
The 25-year-old is a key figure for the Sweden national team
The stakes could not be higher — and Ukraine is determined not to start the decisive battles at a disadvantage
he qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is well underway, with 19 nations already securing their place at the expanded 48-team tournament
For Ukraine, all hopes now rest on the upcoming showdown with Iceland in Warsaw
France, currently sitting third in the FIFA World Ranking, have officially secured their status as a top-seeded team for the 2026 World Cup draw
Ukraine head coach shared his thoughts ahead of tomorrow’s crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Deschamps insists that his team is fully focused on victory and making history
Les Bleus only need a draw to secure their place at the tournament
France’s preparation for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Ukraine has been hit by concerns over the fitness of two key players
Didier Deschamps has confirmed receiving an offer from the Saudi Pro League to take over a managerial role once his spell with the France national team ends after the 2026 World Cup
Zidane has long been tipped to take over the French national team
Graham Potter has been officially named the new head coach of the Sweden men’s national team
France missed the chance to secure early qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
There is cautious optimism that Kylian could return to action in time for the upcoming La Liga match
France took another confident step towards securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 25-year-old is expected to feature in France’s upcoming UEFA World Cup 2026 qualifying matches
Viktor Gyökeres has been recognised for his outstanding goalscoring exploits, claiming the prestigious Gerd Müller Trophy at this year’s Paris gala
PSG accused the French Football Federation of ignoring medical advice and putting players at unnecessary risk
Ukraine’s national team couldn’t pull off a miracle
Ukraine head coach has spoken candidly ahead of his side’s high-profile 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier
France’s medical staff quickly determined that Dembélé would not be fit in time
His fitness will be reassessed closer to kickoff, but as things stand, he’s unlikely to feature
He underwent two separate knee surgeries — one in February and another in August
