France vs. Sweden: Knockout Stage Preview

France, having won all their group stage matches for the first time since 1998, begins their knockout journey against Graham Potter's Sweden with full confidence. Both teams will meet at MetLife Stadium, which will also host the World Cup final next month.

Even before the tournament began, 'Les Bleus' were the top contenders for the main title. And so far, their performance has only strengthened that belief. France has entered the knockout stage by winning all their group stage matches for the first time since 1998, the same year they lifted their first World Cup trophy.