1/16 ·
France
4-2-3-1
Didier Deschamps
WinnerHT: 1-0
Sweden
4-4-2
Graham Potter
Updated:
Half Time
1–0
90 Min
3–0
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
France
4-2-3-1 · Didier Deschamps
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Sweden
4-4-2 · Graham Potter
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
For readers in Finland, the late kick-off at Wednesday 01 July, 00:00 EEST was the kind of overnight start that turns a World Cup night into a test of patience and focus. Sweden, coached by Graham Potter, were left to chase the game after France struck before the break, then widened the gap with two more goals after half-time.
The scoring pattern told the story of the match. France opened the door in the 45 minute, went further ahead in the 53 minute, and then closed the contest in the 74 minute. France, lined up in a 4-2-3-1 under Didier Deschamps, kept the rhythm simple and direct once they had the lead.
The venue, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, framed the game as a major occasion, but the decisive factor was France's ability to turn key moments into goals at 45, 53 and 74. For fans in Finland following the match through Veikkausliiga TV or Nelonen, the result was one of those clear knockout outcomes that leaves little doubt about the balance on the night.
Match timeline
Didier Deschamps will take confidence from the way his 4-2-3-1 stayed composed across the full 90 minutes, while Graham Potter's Sweden could not shift the momentum once France had the first goal. In Finland, the combination of the late local start and a decisive knockout win made this an easy game to read by the end.
For France, the next step is simple: carry the same control into the next round of the World Cup Final Stage.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
The World Cup Final Stage 1/16 brings 1I and 3CDFGH to MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, with the tie set for Wednesday 01 July, 00:00 EEST. For readers in Finland, the opening stakes are simple: one side will move on and one side will leave the competition at the first knockout hurdle. That gives this meeting an immediate edge, because every action at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey will carry the weight of a World Cup Final Stage elimination match.
1I and 3CDFGH arrive without any published form line, so the focus shifts fully to the occasion itself and the round named in the competition. In a 1/16 tie, the margin for error is smaller than in any league game, and the first goal can change the rhythm of the night quickly. With no extra context in the numbers, the setting itself becomes the story: a single-match test in MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, with the reward of progression and the consequence of exit built into the bracket.
For fans in Finland, the viewing window will be clear at Wednesday 01 July, 00:00 EEST, and the fixture is listed for Veikkausliiga TV and Nelonen. That local timing turns the match into a late-night watch for Finland, where knockout football often rewards patience and concentration. The structure of the game should matter as much as individual moments, because the World Cup Final Stage 1/16 does not leave room for a long recovery if a side starts slowly.
MetLife Stadium, New Jersey gives the meeting a fixed stage, but the competitive pressure comes from the name of the round as much as the venue. 1I will want to make the most of home status in the bracket, while 3CDFGH will be looking to turn the same knockout format into a disciplined road to the next round. In a match with no league table to soften the edges, the only route forward is to manage the big moments better than the opponent.
In a tie like this, the opening passages will matter, because a 1/16 match leaves no return leg to repair mistakes. 1I will try to use the bracket status to its advantage, while 3CDFGH will aim to keep the contest level long enough to shape the outcome late. With Finland fans watching at Wednesday 01 July, 00:00 EEST, the match begins with everything on the line and no margin for drift.
The next step is clear: one of 1I or 3CDFGH will progress from World Cup Final Stage 1/16, and Finland viewers will know the outcome by the end of Wednesday 01 July, 00:00 EEST.
Today's attendance is 80663
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: France: 61%, Sweden: 39%.
Sweden take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Good effort by Mattias Svanberg as he directs a shot on target, but Mike Maignan saves it
Dayot Upamecano successfully blocks the shot
Gustaf Nilsson from Sweden heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
The cross by Benjamin Nygren from Sweden successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Rayan Cherki is penalised for pushing Taha Abdi Ali
Gabriel Gudmundsson relieves the pressure with a clearance
France start a counter attack
William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Desire Doue relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Sweden
Jean-Philippe Mateta from France fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
The cross by Desire Doue from France successfully finds a teammate in the box.
France with a potentially dangerous attack.
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Malo Gusto from France goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Taha Abdi Ali
Sweden take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Jean-Philippe Mateta from France goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gustaf Lagerbielke
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: France: 64%, Sweden: 36%.
Alexander Isak is leaving the field to be replaced by Gustaf Nilsson in a tactical substitution.
Good effort by Viktor Gyoekeres as he directs a shot on target, but Mike Maignan saves it
Sweden take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aurelien Tchouameni relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Bradley Barcola from France is ruled offside
France are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for France
Mattias Svanberg fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Theo Hernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Sweden takes a long throw into the opponent's box
William Saliba from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Adrien Rabiot from France trips Mattias Svanberg
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: France: 65%, Sweden: 35%.
Michael Olise is leaving the field to be replaced by Jean-Philippe Mateta in a tactical substitution.
Kylian Mbappe is leaving the field to be replaced by Rayan Cherki in a tactical substitution.
France are trying to create something here.
Gabriel Gudmundsson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France are trying to create something here.
Gustaf Lagerbielke from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Daniel Svensson is leaving the field to be replaced by Mattias Svanberg in a tactical substitution.
Yasin Ayari is leaving the field to be replaced by Benjamin Nygren in a tactical substitution.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Bradley Barcola should have scored from that position
Good effort by Bradley Barcola as he directs a shot on target, but Jacob Widell Zetterstroem saves it
France with a potentially dangerous attack.
Safe hands from Mike Maignan as he comes out and claims the ball
Dayot Upamecano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden are trying to create something here.
William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Good effort by Desire Doue as he directs a shot on target, but Jacob Widell Zetterstroem saves it
France are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: France: 64%, Sweden: 36%.
Gustaf Lagerbielke relieves the pressure with a clearance
France are trying to create something here.
Gabriel Gudmundsson from Sweden goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Desire Doue
Dayot Upamecano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Lucas Digne is leaving the field to be replaced by Theo Hernandez in a tactical substitution.
Besfort Zeneli is penalised for pushing Aurelien Tchouameni
Besfort Zeneli relieves the pressure with a clearance
France start a counter attack
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Ousmane Dembele is leaving the field to be replaced by Desire Doue in a tactical substitution.
Jules Kounde is leaving the field to be replaced by Malo Gusto in a tactical substitution.
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for France stands.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for France.
Ball possession: France: 64%, Sweden: 36%.
Kylian Mbappe managed to score from an easy position.
Bradley Barcola made the key pass for the goal!
Michael Olise provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Kylian Mbappe scores with the right foot!
France are trying to create something here.
Alexander Isak hand-balls
Alexander Isak controls the ball with his hand
Goal kick for France
Jules Kounde makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Kylian Mbappe creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Oooh... that was a sitter! Michael Olise should have scored from that position
Good effort by Michael Olise as he directs a shot on target, but Jacob Widell Zetterstroem saves it
France start a counter attack
Aurelien Tchouameni relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: France: 65%, Sweden: 35%.
Good effort by Dayot Upamecano as he directs a shot on target, but Jacob Widell Zetterstroem saves it
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Sweden take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Gustaf Lagerbielke successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Dayot Upamecano is blocked
The cross by Aurelien Tchouameni from France successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Jacob Widell Zetterstroem from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michael Olise from France takes a short corner kick from the left.
Elliot Stroud is leaving the field to be replaced by Taha Abdi Ali in a tactical substitution.
Lucas Bergvall is leaving the field to be replaced by Besfort Zeneli in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: France: 69%, Sweden: 31%.
Gabriel Gudmundsson successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Michael Olise is blocked
France with a potentially dangerous attack.
Sweden take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Jacob Widell Zetterstroem from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Viktor Gyoekeres from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Michael Olise shoots from outside the box, but Jacob Widell Zetterstroem has it under control
Michael Olise tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Jacob Widell Zetterstroem
Elliot Stroud relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: France: 67%, Sweden: 33%.
Goal kick for France
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Jacob Widell Zetterstroem as he comes out and claims the ball
France with a potentially dangerous attack.
France are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for France
A chance presents itself to Lucas Bergvall from Sweden but his header goes wide
Daniel Svensson from Sweden swings in the corner from the right.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Lucas Digne from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: France: 71%, Sweden: 29%.
The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Digne from France trips Anthony Elanga
Kylian Mbappe hand-balls
Kylian Mbappe controls the ball with his hand
Bradley Barcola managed to score from an easy position.
Aurelien Tchouameni made the key pass for the goal!
Michael Olise provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Bradley Barcola scores with the right foot!
France with a potentially dangerous attack.
Gustaf Lagerbielke relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ousmane Dembele from France is ruled offside
Yasin Ayari relieves the pressure with a clearance
France are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Sweden
Aurelien Tchouameni fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Ball possession: France: 70%, Sweden: 30%.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Anthony Elanga relieves the pressure with a clearance
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Daniel Svensson relieves the pressure with a clearance
France are trying to create something here.
Elliot Stroud relieves the pressure with a clearance
France are trying to create something here.
Alexander Isak is penalised for pushing Jules Kounde
Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Sweden takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Dayot Upamecano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Sweden take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: France: 71%, Sweden: 29%.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sweden take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Daniel Svensson from Sweden is ruled offside
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Ousmane Dembele makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Bradley Barcola wins an air challenge against Lucas Bergvall
Goal kick for France
Elliot Stroud from Sweden sends an effort wide of target
Elliot Stroud goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Elliot Stroud but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Elliot Stroud finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Jules Kounde from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Sweden with a potentially dangerous attack.
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Michael Olise made the key pass for the goal!
Ousmane Dembele provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Kylian Mbappe scores with the right foot!
Michael Olise from France takes a short corner kick from the left.
Michael Olise shoots from outside the box, but Jacob Widell Zetterstroem has it under control
Michael Olise tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Jacob Widell Zetterstroem
France are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: France: 74%, Sweden: 26%.
Dayot Upamecano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden start a counter attack
Gabriel Gudmundsson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Gustaf Lagerbielke successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Jules Kounde is blocked
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef relieves the pressure with a clearance
Yasin Ayari relieves the pressure with a clearance
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Daniel Svensson relieves the pressure with a clearance
France are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Sweden
Michael Olise fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
France start a counter attack
Michael Olise makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Sweden take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Adrien Rabiot from France trips Lucas Bergvall
Kylian Mbappe shoots from outside the box, but Jacob Widell Zetterstroem has it under control
Kylian Mbappe tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Jacob Widell Zetterstroem
France are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: France: 74%, Sweden: 26%.
Dayot Upamecano is penalised for pushing Elliot Stroud
A chance presents itself to Dayot Upamecano from France but his header goes wide
The cross by Michael Olise from France successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Bergvall from Sweden trips Kylian Mbappe
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Goal kick for France
Sweden with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Sweden
Ousmane Dembele from France sends an effort wide of target
Ousmane Dembele goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Ousmane Dembele but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Ousmane Dembele finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Almost an epic there! A bicycle-kick from Michael Olise comes back off the post!
Daniel Svensson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Daniel Svensson relieves the pressure with a clearance
France are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: France: 72%, Sweden: 28%.
The referee signals a free kick as Aurelien Tchouameni from France trips Viktor Gyoekeres
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jacob Widell Zetterstroem relieves the pressure with a clearance
France are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Sweden
Adrien Rabiot from France tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
Daniel Svensson from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
France are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Mike Maignan as he comes out and claims the ball
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Jules Kounde creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
POST! So nearly a goal by Kylian Mbappe but his finish hits the post!
Yasin Ayari from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ousmane Dembele swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Gabriel Gudmundsson from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alexander Isak from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef relieves the pressure with a clearance
Good effort by Adrien Rabiot as he directs a shot on target, but Jacob Widell Zetterstroem saves it
Ball possession: France: 68%, Sweden: 32%.
Gustaf Lagerbielke from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Gustaf Lagerbielke from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ousmane Dembele from France takes a short corner kick from the right.
Elliot Stroud successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ousmane Dembele is blocked
France are trying to create something here.
Yasin Ayari creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Alexander Isak from Sweden sends an effort wide of target
Alexander Isak goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Alexander Isak but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Alexander Isak finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
The referee signals a free kick as Adrien Rabiot from France trips Yasin Ayari
Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden take a throw-in in their own half of the field
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Sweden take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: France: 65%, Sweden: 35%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Adrien Rabiot hand-balls
Adrien Rabiot controls the ball with his hand
France are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for France
The referee signals a free kick as Michael Olise from France trips Yasin Ayari
Sweden take a throw-in in their own half of the field
VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for France.
Kylian Mbappe from France is ruled offside
France are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: France: 65%, Sweden: 35%.
Goal kick for Sweden
Bradley Barcola from France sends an effort wide of target
Bradley Barcola goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Bradley Barcola but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Bradley Barcola finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
France with a potentially dangerous attack.
Aurelien Tchouameni from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Adrien Rabiot relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Daniel Svensson from Sweden successfully finds a teammate in the box.
William Saliba from France goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Viktor Gyoekeres
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Gabriel Gudmundsson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France with a potentially dangerous attack.
Kylian Mbappe shoots from outside the box, but Jacob Widell Zetterstroem has it under control
Kylian Mbappe tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Jacob Widell Zetterstroem
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Lucas Digne shoots from outside the box, but Jacob Widell Zetterstroem has it under control
Lucas Digne tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Jacob Widell Zetterstroem
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ousmane Dembele swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Gabriel Gudmundsson from Sweden intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: France: 66%, Sweden: 34%.
Lucas Bergvall from Sweden goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Adrien Rabiot
France are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Sweden
Gabriel Gudmundsson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for France
Sweden with a potentially dangerous attack.
Adrien Rabiot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sweden are trying to create something here.
Daniel Svensson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: France: 72%, Sweden: 28%.
France are trying to create something here.
Sweden take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Yasin Ayari from Sweden trips Michael Olise
Adrien Rabiot is penalised for pushing Viktor Gyoekeres
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
The game is stopped
Jacob Widell Zetterstroem relieves the pressure with a clearance
France are trying to create something here.
Sweden start a counter attack
Viktor Gyoekeres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: France: 59%, Sweden: 41%.
Gustaf Lagerbielke relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Michael Olise from France successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Yasin Ayari from Sweden trips Ousmane Dembele
France are trying to create something here.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The referee signals a free kick as Alexander Isak from Sweden trips Aurelien Tchouameni
Good effort by Alexander Isak as he directs a shot on target, but Mike Maignan saves it
Sweden are trying to create something here.
William Saliba from France goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Viktor Gyoekeres
Sweden take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Bergvall from Sweden trips Lucas Digne
Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sweden are trying to create something here.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Sweden kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to New York/New Jersey Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to New York/New Jersey Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to New York/New Jersey Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to New York/New Jersey Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to New York/New Jersey Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from New York/New Jersey Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff is at 00:00 EEST on Wednesday 01 July 2026 in Finland.
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news: Sweden list Isak Hien as injured.
France and Sweden have no wins, draws, or losses against each other in the last 8 meetings, according to the supplied summary.
This is World Cup Final Stage Round 1 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, in USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
80,663
Minute
90'
Winner
France
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