France vs Sweden – Prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups 30-06

France take on Sweden in what promises to be an exciting round of 32 clash at the World Cup 2026. The knockout stage match is scheduled to take place this Tuesday, 30 June, with kick-off set for 10 PM (BST).

Les Bleus enter the fixture in formidable form, having won their last three matches in the tournament. In contrast, Sweden"s path has been less smooth, and they will need to be at their very best to stand a chance. Our France vs. Sweden prediction anticipates a tough battle for the Swedes.

Find out where to watch the match and what our experts are predicting, as well as the probable line-ups expected for today"s encounter.

France vs. Sweden - Head-to-head record

The historical record between France and Sweden spans 22 matches. France holds a clear advantage with 11 victories, compared to Sweden’s 6 wins. Five encounters have ended in a draw, highlighting France’s long-standing dominance.

Recent history also favours the French, who have won four of the last five matches against Sweden. This suggests that the France vs. Sweden fixture often produces a decisive result.

France - Dominating the group stage

Let’s take a closer look at France’s journey so far. We will analyse their formidable run of form, their latest displays in the competition, and how they might approach this new challenge against Sweden.

Recent form

France breezed through the group stage with a perfect record, winning all three of their matches to secure the top spot. Their journey included convincing victories against Senegal, Iraq, and Norway. Les Bleus demonstrated their offensive strength by scoring 10 goals while conceding only two, sending a clear message to their rivals.

The French attack has been in sensational form, spearheaded by the dynamic duo of Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. Both forwards have already scored four goals each in this World Cup. Dembélé was particularly outstanding in the last match, netting an impressive first-half hat-trick against the Norwegians.

This dominant tournament performance is built on a solid run, with the team winning 16 of their last 21 games overall. Unfortunately, Didier Deschamps can’t count on Thuram for this duel, while the presence of Kante is questionable.

Results of the last five matches

Probable line-up for France

Maignan; Digne, Saliba, Upamecano, Koundé; Tchouaméni, Barcola, Olise, Dembélé, Rabiot; Mbappé.

Manager: Didier Deschamps.

Sweden - Resilient after crucial draw

Let’s take a look at Sweden’s journey to the knockouts. We will analyse their current form, recent results, and key players for this match.

Recent form

Sweden’s journey to the knockout stage was a rollercoaster, qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams after a mixed group stage. A thumping 5-1 win over Tunisia was followed by a heavy 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands. A crucial 1-1 draw against Japan ultimately sealed their progression to the next round.

Their World Cup campaign has been defined by defensive vulnerability, having conceded seven goals in three matches. However, they have shown potency in attack, also scoring seven goals, suggesting an entertaining but unbalanced side.

The Swedes will rely on their attacking duo, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres, to trouble the French defence. As said, the Swedish defence struggles with keeping goal scorers away from its net, and it’s even worse that Hien won’t be able to strengthen the defensive lines.

Results of the last five matches

Probable line-up for Sweden

Zetterström; Gudmundsson, Lagerbielke, Lindelöf; Karlström, Stroud, Ayari, Bernhardsson; Gyökeres, Isak, Elanga.

Manager: Graham Potter.

France vs. Sweden - Stats

• France have been formidable in attack, averaging 3.33 goals scored per match in this World Cup.
• Sweden’s games have been high-scoring, featuring an average of 4.66 total goals per fixture.
• Kylian Mbappé has been directly involved in 60% of France’s goals, with four goals and two assists.
• For Sweden, Alexander Isak has been the main creative force, contributing one goal and three assists.
• Ousmane Dembélé is also in fine form, with four goals and one assist for Les Bleus.

Predictions for France vs. Sweden - Les Bleus to Dominate

France enters this knockout match in blistering form, having scored ten goals in the group stage. With Mbappé and Dembélé firing on all cylinders, it is likely they will look to dominate from the start, making a “Half-Time Result" of France leading a strong possibility.

Sweden has shown an attacking threat, but their defence has been porous, conceding seven goals in three games. This sets the stage for an open match, and with both sides capable of finding the back of the net, there could be “Over 3.5 Goals".

Considering France"s overwhelming offensive power and Sweden"s defensive struggles, our main prediction is for the French to win comfortably. Therefore, we are backing them on the “Asian Handicap -1.5" market for this encounter.

France x Sweden
Tip	Tip	Best Odd
Money Line	France to be winning at half-time	at BetMGM
Double Chance & Over/Under	Either team to win and over 3.5 goals	at BetMGM

The odds mentioned were collected at the time of writing this prediction and are subject to change. Always check the bookmaker"s site for up-to-date information.

Best markets to bet on France vs. Sweden

For those looking for more options, here are other betting tips for the France vs. Sweden match.

🔥 Double Chance & Total Goals: 12 & Over 2.5 - 0.00 at BetMGM

Given the attacking prowess of both teams and Sweden"s defensive frailties, a high-scoring game is anticipated. This market backs a victory for either side, with at least three goals in total.

🔥 Corners: France - 0.00 at BetMGM

As France is expected to control the game and apply constant pressure, they should generate more corners. The bets on France vs. Sweden for this market offer an interesting alternative.

Where to watch France vs. Sweden?

For those wondering where to watch France vs. Sweden, here are the broadcast details:

• TV: UTV (Gbr), BBC Sport (Gbr), ITV 1 (Gbr), ITV X (Gbr), STV (Gbr)
• Streaming: BBC iPlayer (Gbr), STV Player (Gbr), BBC Radio 5 Live (Gbr), BBC Sport app (Gbr)

France vs. Sweden - Match details

Check out the match details:

• Match: France vs. Sweden
• Competition: World Cup 2026
• Date: 30/06/2026
• Kick-off: 10 PM (BST)
• Broadcast: BBC iPlayer (Gbr), BBC Radio 5 Live (Gbr), BBC Sport app (Gbr), BBC Sport (Gbr), ITV 1 (Gbr), ITV X (Gbr), STV (Gbr), STV Player (Gbr), UTV (Gbr)

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