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France vs Sweden Tickets | World Cup Round of 32
France head to New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford to begin their knockout campaign against Sweden on June 30, with kickoff at 5 pm ET. As Group I winners with a perfect record and one of the tournament's top seeds, Didier Deschamps' side start as clear favourites, with Kylian Mbappé and an in-form Ousmane Dembélé leading a fearsome attack. Sweden, back at a World Cup for the first time since 2018 after coming through the play-offs, qualified as one of the best third-placed teams and arrive as dangerous dark horses.
New York New Jersey Stadium, better known as MetLife Stadium and home to the NFL's New York Giants and Jets, sits just across the river from Manhattan and will host this year's final on 19 July. With France expected to bring a vast traveling support and Sweden's fans roaring on their star strikers, the showpiece venue should produce a big-stage atmosphere for a Round of 32 tie between a heavyweight and an ambitious outsider.
How to Buy Tickets for France vs Sweden
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France vs Sweden Preview & Predictions
France were imperious in Group I, winning all three games — 3–1 against Senegal, 3–0 over Iraq and 4–1 against Norway, with Ousmane Dembélé scoring a hat-trick in the finale. Deschamps' squad is overflowing with talent in every area, and with Kylian Mbappé in record-breaking form, they look every bit the tournament favourites as they begin the knockouts.
Sweden reached the last 32 the hard way, finishing third in Group F on four points. They opened with a thumping 5–1 win over Tunisia, but were then taken apart 5–1 by the Netherlands before a 1–1 draw with Japan was enough to sneak through. Graham Potter's side are built around the firepower of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres, though their defence has at times looked exposed.
France are heavy favourites, with the quality, depth and balance to control the game and punish any mistakes. Sweden's best hope lies in their two world-class strikers and the chance to hit France on the break, but they will need a near-perfect defensive display. If France start at full tilt, this could be a long night for Potter's men — though Isak and Gyökeres mean Sweden can never be written off.
Key Players to Watch
France are blessed with riches, led by captain Kylian Mbappé, the nation's all-time leading scorer and a constant threat in behind. Ousmane Dembélé arrives in sensational form after his hat-trick against Norway, Aurélien Tchouaméni anchors the midfield, and the likes of Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola add pace and invention, with William Saliba marshalling the defence in front of goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
Sweden's threat is concentrated up front, where Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres form one of the most feared strike partnerships in world football. Newcastle's Anthony Elanga offers pace on the flank, captain Victor Lindelöf brings experience at the back, and young midfielder Lucas Bergvall is one to watch as Potter looks to spring a surprise.
New York New Jersey Stadium – Match Venue
New York New Jersey Stadium, officially MetLife Stadium, will host this Round of 32 tie in East Rutherford on June 30. Opened in 2010 and home to the New York Giants and New York Jets, it holds around 82,500 and is one of the showpiece venues of the tournament, set in the Meadowlands just across the river from Manhattan. It will stage this year's World Cup final on 19 July, along with a semifinal and several knockout matches, and previously hosted Super Bowl XLVIII.
The open-air bowl is one of the largest at the tournament and is built for major occasions, with excellent sightlines and a genuine big-event feel. With France likely to bring an enormous following and a lively neutral crowd from the New York area, the stadium should be buzzing for a glamour knockout tie on football's biggest stage.
How to Get to New York New Jersey Stadium for This Match
New York New Jersey Stadium sits in the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, around 10 miles west of Manhattan. On match days, NJ Transit runs special Meadowlands Rail Line trains to the stadium from Secaucus Junction, which connects directly to New York Penn Station and the wider rail network, making the train the easiest way in for most fans. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the closest of the area's three major airports, with JFK and LaGuardia also serving the region.
For those driving, there is extensive parking around the Meadowlands complex, though traffic builds heavily before and after events, so it is worth arriving early. Ride-share services operate with designated drop-off zones, and as ever it's sensible to plan your return in advance and allow time for matchday security checks.
New York Fan Guide for Match Day
The New York area offers an unbeatable range of things to do on match day, from the sights of Manhattan to the food, bars and nightlife of New York City and across the Hudson in New Jersey. Many fans base themselves in the city and travel out to the Meadowlands for the game, with Hoboken and Jersey City offering lively, slightly closer alternatives just across the river.
Expect a huge, cosmopolitan crowd, with a massive French following in full voice and Sweden's traveling support adding color. With everything New York has to offer within easy reach, it's well worth arriving early and making the most of one of the great host cities of the tournament.
Road to the Round of 32: France & Sweden
The two teams reached this stage from very different positions. France won Group I with a perfect record, beating Senegal 3–1, Iraq 3–0 and Norway 4–1, with Ousmane Dembélé's hat-trick rounding off a dominant group campaign. Deschamps' side go through as one of the form teams and clear favourites of the tournament.
Sweden made it through the expanded format. After a 5–1 thrashing of Tunisia, they were beaten 5–1 by the Netherlands before a 1–1 draw with Japan secured third place in Group F on four points and a spot among the eight best third-placed teams — a strong return at their first World Cup since 2018, reached via the play-offs.
France start as overwhelming favourites, with the strongest squad in the bracket and the momentum of a perfect group stage. Sweden, though, will fancy their chances of causing problems on the counter: in Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres they have two strikers capable of punishing any team, and Potter's side will travel to New Jersey believing they can spring a surprise on the game's biggest stage.
