France has advanced to the next round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a victory over Sweden in the Round of 32 of the tournament.

According to match highlights published by FOX Sports, the fixture took place as part of the Round of 32 stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Further details regarding the final score and the specific course of the match could not be independently verified based on the available source material.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament features an expanded format with 48 participating nations, making the Round of 32 a newly introduced stage in the competition’s structure.

France is historically regarded as one of the leading footballing nations and participated in the tournament either as a defending champion or as a qualified side. Sweden also secured qualification for the final tournament.

The parties involved could not be reached for comment.