The goals, minute by minute
- 45'Kylian MbappéGoal · 1-0
- 53'Bradley BarcolaGoal · 2-0
- 74'Kylian MbappéGoal · 3-0
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
France (1st Group I) vs Sweden (best third) · knockout
Level of the teams
France: a luxury squad (Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise), title contender.
Sweden: one of the deadliest attacks in the tournament with Isak and
Gyökeres, but more vulnerable at the back.
Key factors
- France superior in pedigree, depth and game control.
- Sweden can hurt with its attacking duo in transition.
- France arrives as a clear favorite in the tie.
Prediction
Result in 90': 2-1 France (alternative: 2-0 France)
- France win: ~60%
- Draw: ~23%
- Sweden win: ~17%
Advances: France (~72%)
Player to watch: Kylian Mbappé, can decide it at any moment.
Final verdict, Confidence: medium-high
France is superior and the favorite, but Sweden's attack keeps them honest. A
French progression is the most likely scenario.