Sweden face France's attacking firepower at the World Cup

Sweden will face France’s attacking firepower in a World Cup last-32 tie on Tuesday, with France seeking momentum from a high-scoring forward line led by Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. Mbappe has scored four times in the tournament, while Dembele—Ballon d’Or winner—arrived on the back of a hat-trick in France’s 4-1 group-stage win over Norway. France also features Michael Olise, whose runs have troubled defenders, and coach Didier Deschamps says Sweden “have nothing to lose.” Sweden, coached by Graham Potter, expects to need a “special” performance despite the threat. The winner advances to face either Paraguay or Germany, after Germany were eliminated by penalties on Monday. Elsewhere Tuesday, Erling Haaland has been rested for Norway’s match against the Ivory Coast in Dallas, after appearing unused against France.