Sweden takes on France in Tuesday's World Cup round of 16. Marcus Thuram will miss the match while William Saliba is available.
France coach Didier Deschamps confirmed that Marcus Thuram will not play Tuesday's match.
William Saliba is ready to play. Sweden has practiced penalties ahead of the tie.
Carl Starfelt stressed collective defending to stop Kylian Mbappé. The match is viewed as a major challenge for the Swedish side.
Discussions center on Marcus Thuram's injury ruling him out for France vs Sweden, William Saliba's expected availability despite back issues, and excitement over his potential duel with Arsenal teammate Viktor Gyökeres.
Thuram ruled out of France’s round of 32 match against Sweden with a muscle injury.
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Inter striker Marcus Thuram is out of the France squad for the World Cup Round of 32 match against Sweden, confirms coach Didier Deschamps.#Inter #FRASWE #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/Jibq6X7NZq
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🚨 Viktor Gyökeres is excited to face William Saliba when Sweden meet France in the World Cup last 32 on Tuesday
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The Arsenal striker says Sweden believe in an upset, insisting they can compete with “the best teams” despite being underdogs.
Gyökeres and Saliba have already… pic.twitter.com/s8gnzDw6LU
🚨 William Saliba is expected to start for France against Sweden in the World Cup last 32 despite ongoing back discomfort.
— Liquid Gooner (@LiquidAy) 29 Òkú 2026
The Arsenal defender will undergo one final fitness test before kickoff, but is expected to be passed fit.
Saliba is set for a fascinating battle with… pic.twitter.com/49j638m7Qe
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