France Overwhelming Favorite Against Sweden in 2026 World Cup Round of 32

2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Clash

According to Главком: On July 1, 2026, France and Sweden will meet at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford for a knockout-stage match in the 2026 World Cup. Bookmakers at GGBET have installed France as the clear favorite, given their perfect group-stage record of three wins. Sweden, by contrast, managed one victory, one draw, and one loss during the group phase.

Odds and Betting Opportunities

Ahead of the game, bookmakers have released the following odds for the match outcome:

• 1.28 for a France win
• 11.99 for a Sweden win
• A draw is priced at 4.14

When it comes to advancing to the Round of 16, France is given odds of 1.14, while Sweden sits at 5.23. Bettors can also wager on the total goals exceeding 3.5, with odds set at 2.25.

France dominated the group stage with three convincing victories:

• A 3-1 win over Senegal, with two goals from Mbappé and one from Barcola.
• A 3-0 triumph against Iraq, featuring two more goals from Mbappé and one from Dembélé.
• A 4-1 victory over Norway, highlighted by a hat-trick from Dembélé and a goal from Doué.

Sweden, meanwhile, beat Tunisia 5-1, with Ayari scoring twice. However, they suffered a heavy 5-1 loss to the Netherlands, with Elanga netting their only goal. The team also drew 1-1 with Japan, where Elanga again found the back of the net.

The two sides have met 23 times in history. France has won 12 of those encounters, while Sweden has claimed 6 victories. Their most recent meetings came during the 2020/21 UEFA Nations League season, with France winning both:

• A 1-0 away victory, with Mbappé scoring the decisive goal.
• A 4-2 home win, where Giroud (brace), Pavard, and Coman scored for France, while Claesson and Quaison replied for Sweden.

The France vs. Sweden match will be available for viewing on the Megogo streaming service. The live broadcast begins at midnight Kyiv time on the Megogo Football 1 channel.

This fixture marks a critical juncture for both nations as they chase World Cup glory. The historical rivalry between France and Sweden adds an extra layer of intrigue for fans worldwide.

As the excitement builds for the upcoming face-off, fans may also want to look back at France's previous encounters, particularly their decisive match against Norway in the group stage. This clash not only showcased France's dominance but also highlighted their offensive prowess. For a deeper analysis of that match and its implications for France's journey in the tournament, check out our coverage on Norway and France's decisive clash.