France v Sweden: Predicted line-ups, stats, where to watch and preview for last 32 clash

France begin their World Cup knockout campaign on Tuesday when they face Sweden in the Round of 32 at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Les Bleus cruised through Group I with a perfect record, while Sweden booked their place in the knockout stages as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams after a mixed group-stage campaign.

Didier Deschamps’ side opened with a 3-1 win over Senegal before defeating Iraq 3-0 and finishing their group campaign with a 4-1 win against Norway.

France scored 10 goals across their three group matches, averaging 3.33 goals per game, while only conceding twice.

Sweden’s route to the Round of 32 has been far less convincing.

Graham Potter’s side began their campaign with a victory over Tunisia before suffering a heavy 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands. A 1-1 draw against Japan in their final group match proved enough to secure qualification as one of the best third-placed teams.

The Swedes have shown flashes of attacking quality through the likes of Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres and Anthony Elanga, but defensive concerns remain a major issue after conceding seven goals in three matches.

Despite those struggles, Sweden can take encouragement from their competitive record against elite opposition. Three of their last four defeats against France have been by a single-goal margin, and they possess enough attacking talent to trouble any defence.

Team news for France vs Sweden

France are expected to welcome William Saliba back into the starting lineup after the Arsenal defender was rested against Norway due to a minor back problem.

Dayot Upamecano should partner him in central defence, while Aurelien Tchouameni and Adrien Rabiot are likely to continue in midfield.

Mbappe will lead the attack, supported by Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue.

Sweden have concerns in defence after Isak Hien suffered an injury during the draw with Japan.

Victor Lindelof may therefore drop back into the defensive line, allowing Lucas Bergvall to continue alongside Yasin Ayari in midfield.

Elanga, Isak and Gyokeres are all expected to start in an attacking front three.

Expected line-ups for France vs Sweden

France starting XI: Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Olise, Dembele, Doue; Mbappe

Sweden starting XI: Zetterstrom; Lagerbielke, Lindelof, Gudmundsson; Bernhardsson, Bergvall, Ayari, Stroud; Elanga, Gyokeres, Isak

Where to watch France vs Sweden: TV channel, online live stream

The match takes place on Tuesday, June 30 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. Kick-off is at 22:00 BST.

In the UK, the match will be shown on ITV1. Fans can also stream proceedings on ITVX.

France vs Sweden stats

• France finished top of Group I with a perfect nine points from three matches.
• Les Bleus scored 10 goals and conceded only two during the group stage.
• France won all three group matches by a combined score of 10-2.
• Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick in the 4-1 victory over Norway.
• Kylian Mbappe has scored in all three group-stage matches.
• France have reached at least the final in each of the last two World Cups.
• Sweden qualified as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
• The Swedes scored seven goals and conceded seven during the group stage.
• Sweden suffered a 5-1 defeat against the Netherlands, the heaviest loss of any team to reach the knockout rounds.
• Anthony Elanga, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres have all contributed goals during the tournament.
• France have won four of the last five meetings between the nations.
• Sweden have lost four of their last five matches against France, with three of those defeats coming by a single goal.

Prediction for France vs Sweden

Sweden possess enough attacking quality to cause problems, particularly through Isak, Gyokeres and Elanga, but France have looked one of the most complete teams in the tournament.

With Mbappe, Dembele and Olise all in excellent form, Les Bleus should create plenty of chances and have the firepower required to secure their place in the Round of 16.

Prediction: France 3-1 Sweden