France to face Sweden in World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday | OneFootball

It is now official, France will face Sweden, third in Group F, in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday at 23:00 in New York.

Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 and Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia. According to L'Équipe, those results also confirmed qualification for England, Portugal, Ghana, Egypt and Paraguay, and set France’s schedule.

Sweden had already ensured a place among the eight best third-placed teams after their 1-1 draw with Japan.

Uruguay’s elimination, as they were also pursuing a third-place route, sealed Sweden’s progress and this tie against the World Cup runners-up.

It will be the first World Cup meeting between the two nations.

Source: L'Équipe