France vs Sweden: Live Text Commentary

01:05 / 01.07.2026·221·Sport

In the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the national teams of France and Sweden will face each other. The match kicks off on July 1 at 02:00 Tashkent time.

Zamin.uz will provide live text coverage of this match. Throughout the game, we will provide real-time updates on goals, dangerous chances, shots, bookings, substitutions, and other key events.

The France national team will start the match in a 4-2-3-1 tactical formation. Mike Maignan will guard the goal. The defensive line consists of Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, and Lucas Digne.

Aurélien Tchouaméni and Adrien Rabiot will operate in the defensive midfield. Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, and Bradley Barcola will help organize the attacks. Team captain Kylian Mbappé will lead the line.

France starting XI:

• Mike Maignan
• Jules Koundé
• Dayot Upamecano
• William Saliba
• Lucas Digne
• Aurélien Tchouaméni
• Adrien Rabiot
• Ousmane Dembélé
• Michael Olise
• Bradley Barcola
• Kylian Mbappé

The Sweden national team will take the field in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Jacob Widell Zetterström is in goal. Victor Lindelöf and Gustaf Lagerbielke will operate in the center of the defense.

In midfield, the lineup features O. Stru, Lucas Bergvall, Yasin Ayari, and Daniel Svensson. In attack, Alexander Isak and Anthony Elanga will support Viktor Gyökeres.

Sweden starting XI:

• Jacob Widell Zetterström
• Gabriel Gudmundsson
• Victor Lindelöf
• Gustaf Lagerbielke
• O. Stru
• Lucas Bergvall
• Yasin Ayari
• Daniel Svensson
• Alexander Isak
• Anthony Elanga
• Viktor Gyökeres

The winning team will advance to the next round of the World Cup. You can follow all the key events of the match via the live text commentary on Zamin.uz .

Live report

90+5'⏱

Referee Danny McKellar checks his watch and blows the final whistle. Final score: France — Sweden 3:0. France secures a confident victory and advances to the next stage.

90+4'

Mattias Svanberg (Sweden) received a great pass inside the box but missed a golden opportunity. The goalkeeper made a brilliant save, diving to stop his shot toward the top right corner.

90+3'

Benjamin Nygren (Sweden) tried to find Besfort Zeneli with a clever pass from the corner of the penalty area, but the defense spotted the danger and cleared the ball.

90+2'

Jean-Philippe Mateta (France) connected with the ball in the penalty area and shot immediately. But he failed to hit it cleanly, sending it high over the goal.

90'

The fourth official indicated 4 minutes of added time.

90'

Shot count is now 9:1. Fouls committed — 11:10.

89'

Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden) missed a great chance! He received a precise pass and fired a good shot into the bottom right corner, but Mike Maignan stopped it.

89'🔁

Substitution (Sweden). Gustaf Nilsson (Sweden) comes on for Alexander Isak to give him a rest.

88'

The linesman flagged Bradley Barcola (France) for offside, and the referee confirmed the decision.

86'

Mattias Svanberg (Sweden) took an imprecise long-range shot, and the ball went well wide of the left post.

86'

Anthony Elanga (Sweden) crossed into the penalty area, but the opposing defense cleared it easily.

85'🔁

Substitution (France). Rayan Cherki (France) comes on for Michael Olise.

85'🔁

Substitution (France). Jean-Philippe Mateta comes on for Kylian Mbappé.

84'

Michael Olise (France) tried a cross-field pass, but it was too long and went out of play.

82'

Michael Olise (France) took the corner, sending the ball into the box, but it was cleared by a defender.

82'🔁

Substitution (Sweden). Benjamin Nbigrén replaces Yasin Ayari.

82'🔁

Substitution (Sweden). Mattias Svanberg replaces Daniel Svensson.

82'

Bradley Barcola (France) slalomed into the penalty area and fired a low shot toward the left post, but the goalkeeper made a great save. France wins a corner.

81'

Half-chance! Besfort Zeneli (Sweden) crossed into the penalty area, but Mike Maignan quickly neutralized the attack.

81'

Désiré Doué (France) won the ball, drove to the edge of the penalty area and fired a great shot into the bottom right corner, but Jacob Widell Zetterström made a brilliant save.

79'

Besfort Zeneli (Sweden) tried to play a through ball to Viktor Gyökeres in the box, but a defender intercepted it in time.

79'

22:4 — total shots by both teams. 10:1 — latest stats for shots on target (in favor of France).

78'🔁

Substitution (France). Lucas Digne leaves the pitch, Theo Hernandez (France) comes on.

77'

Désiré Doué (France) sent a dangerous low cross into the box, but the defense cleared it.

75'🔁

Substitution (France). Didier Deschamps takes off Ousmane Dembélé and brings on Désiré Doué (France).

75'🔁

Substitution (France). Jules Koundé off, Malo Gusto on.

74'⚽

GOAL — 3:0! What a goal! Michael Olise delivered a brilliant pass to Kylian Mbappé (France). Mbappé beat the keeper to the ball and struck into the bottom right corner from close range. It's 3-0.

74'

With this goal from Mbappé, France took full control of the match and made it 3:0.

73'

Alexander Isak (Sweden) handled the ball, and he was furious when the referee called the foul.

73'

Taha Ali (Sweden) charged towards the goal, but the defender returned in time to take the ball. The ball went out of play, and France took a goal kick.

71'

Michael Olise (France) received a great pass inside the box but missed a golden opportunity. His low shot towards the bottom left corner was brilliantly saved by the goalkeeper.

71'⏱

The game resumed after the break.

71'

80,663 spectators are watching today's match.

68'⏱

The referee blew the whistle, and the players took a break to cool down.

66'

Michael Olise (France) took the corner with a short pass.

66'🔁

Substitution (Sweden). Lucas Bergvall leaves the pitch, replaced by Besfort Zeneli. Coach Graham Potter gave him final tactical instructions.

66'🔁

Substitution (Sweden). Taha Ali comes on for Elliot Strood.

63'

Ousmane Dembélé (France) sent a dangerous cross into the box, but Jacob Widell Zetterström intercepted it.

63'

France is in control of the ball, playing with beautiful passes between players.

62'

Michael Olise (France) took the corner, but couldn't find any of his teammates.

61'

Michael Olise (France) unleashed a powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area. Jacob Widell Zetterström made a brilliant block to deny a dangerous strike toward the left post. Corner for France.

61'

Kylian Mbappé (France) chipped it over the defenders to Adrien Rabiot, but his attempt was blocked.

59'

Half-chance! Jules Koundé (France) crosses into the box, but Jacob Widell Zetterström quickly clears the danger.

58'

Gustaf Lagerbielke (Sweden) couldn't find a teammate with a long ball across the pitch.

57'

Daniel Svensson crossed from the wing and Lucas Bergvall (Sweden) connected, but his header from around the penalty spot went wide of the left post.

67'

Alexander Isak (Sweden) tried a delicate pass to Viktor Gyökeres inside the penalty area, but a defender intervened in time to clear the ball.

56'

Daniel Svensson (Sweden) is preparing to deliver a quality corner kick.

56'

Anthony Elanga's (Sweden) cross was cleared. Sweden wins a corner.

55'

Victor Lindelöf (Sweden) tried to create a goal scoring opportunity with a great long ball, but his pass was intercepted.

53'⚽2-0

GOAL — 2:0! Michael Olise passed to Bradley Barcola (France) inside the penalty area, who curled the ball into the top left corner, beating Jacob Widell Zetterström. France — Sweden 2:0.

52'

Ousmane Dembélé (France) was clearly offside, making it an easy decision for the linesman.

51'

France players are controlling the ball with a series of short passes, waiting for gaps to open in the defense.

50'

Aurélien Tchouaméni (France) took a long-range shot, but the ball sailed well over the goal.

49'

Bradley Barcola (France) went on a solo run, but was blocked by an opponent and couldn't create a chance. The referee and linesman awarded a throw-in to France.

47'

Lucas Bergvall (Sweden) can throw the ball deep into the penalty area from a throw-in, which can create very promising situations for his team.

46'

Anthony Elanga (Sweden) passed to Viktor Gyökeres, but he couldn't reach the ball before his opponent.

46'⏱

Referee Danny MacKelley blows the whistle to start the second half.

45+5'⏱

First half ends. Break time. France — Sweden 1:0.

45+3'

Daniel Svensson (Sweden) was clearly offside, and the linesman raised his flag.

45'⚽1-0

GOAL! What a goal! Kylian Mbappé (France) opens the scoring! France — Sweden 1:0.

45'

Michael Olise (France) found space and took a long-range shot. But Jakob Videll Zetterström made a great save in the bottom left corner! France wins a corner.

45+2'

Anthony Elanga (Sweden) tried to cross into the penalty area, but it was blocked. Elliot Stroyd (Sweden) missed a clear chance! He only had to push the ball in, but he hit it slightly wide.

44'

Jules Koundé (France) attempted a shot from inside the penalty area, but it was blocked by a defender.

43'

Michael Olise (France) took a corner, but the opposing defense cleared it confidently.

43'

Bradley Barcola (France) pushed forward, but the opponent cleared the ball out. The referee and his assistant pointed to the corner flag. France will have a chance to threaten the opponent's goal.

42'

Bradley Barcola (France) tried to find a teammate with a great pass into the penalty area, but a defender managed to intercept the ball.

41'

Yasin Ayari (Sweden) delivered a cross from a long-range free kick, but his inaccurate attempt sent the ball out of play.

41'

Adrien Rabiot (France) committed a foul, and Danny McKellar noted the infringement. Sweden won a free kick and an opportunity to pressure the opponent's goal.

39'

Danny McKelle blew for a foul after Lucas Bergvall (Sweden) committed a hard tackle. France wins a free kick.

36'

Michael Olise (France) hit a powerful volley from outside the box, hitting the right post. Ousmane Dembele (France) had a chance but couldn't direct the ball into the net.

68'

Gabriel Gudmundsson (Sweden) sent a long ball to Anthony Elanga, but the well-organized defense cleared it. The ball went out. Throw-in for Sweden.

31'

Great save! Adrien Rabiot (France) had time and space in the box after a precise pass, but his shot to the bottom right corner was brilliantly saved by Jacob Widell Zetterström. The ball went out of play and France earns a corner.

28'

Alexander Isak (Sweden) connected in the six-yard box after a free kick, firing it into the bottom right corner, but Mike Maignan made a brilliant save!

27'

Adrien Rabiot (France) was a bit too aggressive in winning the ball, and Danny McKellar blew for a foul. Sweden wins a free kick.

26'⏱

The game can resume after the break.

23'⏱

A short cooling break has been called.

22'

Michael Olise (France) challenged for the ball, and Danny McKelvey noted a foul. Sweden wins a free kick.

21'VAR

VAR confirmed the offside, the referee disallowed the goal, and France's celebrations were cut short. Still 0:0.

29'

Ousmane Dembélé (France) quickly took the corner with a short pass.

20'

The linesman raised his flag and the referee blew the whistle. Kylian Mbappé (France) scored, but he was ruled offside.

18'

Danny McKelly stopped play due to a tactical foul by William Saliba (France). Sweden earned a dangerous free kick.

17'

66:34 — current ball possession (in favor of France).

17'

Kylian Mbappé (France) received a short pass and immediately fired a low long-range shot towards the center of the goal, but Jacob Widell Zetterström easily gathered it.

15'

Jules Koundé (France) sent in a cross, but the opposition defense quickly cleared the ball from the box. The ball went out of play. France wins a corner.

14'

Foul! Lucas Bergvall (Sweden) penalized for pushing the opponent from behind.

30'

Michael Olise (France) crossed, but one of the defenders cleared the ball safely.

12'

Ousmane Dembélé (France) tried to dribble past an opponent but sent the ball out of play. The ball went out, and Sweden took a goal kick.

12'

Elliot Strood (Sweden) sent in a promising cross, but it didn't reach any of the attackers. The ball went out of play, and France took a goal kick.

Yasin Ayari (Sweden) committed a foul, and Danny McKellar blew the whistle for the infringement.

Michael Olise (France) sent a long cross to Bradley Barcola, but Jacob Widell Zetterström came out and claimed the ball.

Great defending. Ousmane Dembélé (France) tried to find Kylian Mbappé inside the box, but the pass was intercepted.

10'

France is building their play with beautiful passes and movement — using short passes to create a new attacking opportunity.

Michael Olise (France) took a long-range free kick, but the defender managed to clear the ball away.

Referee Danny McKellar spotted a foul by Yasin Ayari (Sweden) and blew his whistle immediately. France wins a free kick. Let's see what they can make of this.

Alexander Isak (Sweden) controlled a difficult pass at the edge of the box and fired a powerful low shot towards the center, but the keeper managed to save it.

Lucas Digne (France) sent a long ball to Kylian Mbappé; the forward controlled it well but couldn't beat the defenders and lost possession. Throw-in for Sweden.

1'⏱

The referee starts the game! France vs Sweden is underway at MetLife Stadium. Sweden has the first ball.