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France Reshuffles Left Flank for World Cup Clash Against Sweden

Coach Didier Deschamps makes key lineup changes including Lucas Digne and Bradley Barcola starting in the last-32 match.

Jun 30, 2026, 8:54 PM CNA Latest News

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On June 30 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, France's coach Didier Deschamps announced a reshuffle of the left flank for the World Cup last-32 match against Sweden. Full back Lucas Digne replaced Theo Hernandez, while forward Bradley Barcola started in place of Paris Saint-Germain teammate Desire Doue.

William Saliba returned to the center back position after being rested in the previous game against Norway. Adrien Rabiot reclaimed his starting spot in midfield alongside Aurelien Tchouameni, with Manu Kone moving to the bench.

For Sweden, Lucas Bergvall started in midfield, and captain Victor Lindelof dropped back into central defense.

The starting lineups were as follows:

France: Mike Maignan; Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne; Aurelien Tchouameni, Adrien Rabiot; Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola; Kylian Mbappe (captain).

Sweden: Jacob Widell Zetterstrom; Gustaf Lagerbielke, Victor Lindelof (captain), Gabriel Gudmundsson; Daniel Svensson, Lucas Bergvall, Yasin Ayari, Elliot Stroud; Anthony Elanga, Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak.

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