CdM 2026: France almost knows its opponent in 16th!

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By: Manu Tournoux

CdM 2026: France almost knows its opponent in 16th!

We start to see things more clearly in the round of 16. We will have to wait until the end of the 3rd day of the group stage, until very early Sunday morning to know all the posters. But for France, we are now practically fixed.

It will most likely be Sweden, who finished 3rd in Group F, with a victory, a draw and a defeat on the clock. However, we will have to wait for the identity of all the best third-place finishers to be completely sure.

The round of 16 already known:

South Africa-Canada
Brazil-Japan
Netherlands – Morocco
Ivory Coast-Norway
France-Sweden (99.2% chance)
United States – Bosnia and Herzegovina

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.