Sweden's head coach Graham Potter has admitted his team was outplayed by a superior France side following their 3-0 defeat in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday.

• France secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Sweden at MetLife Stadium.
• Graham Potter, Sweden's coach, acknowledged France's higher level of play and individual talent.
• Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France, with Bradley Barcola adding another goal.
• Potter highlighted that Sweden is a young, developing team compared to the experienced French squad.

Ivory Coast were eliminated from the World Cup in a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Norway, with the winning goal conceded late in the match.

• Norway won the match with a goal in the final minutes from Erling Haaland.
• Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae lamented a "lack of maturity" in his young team after the loss.
• The defeat marks the end of Ivory Coast's World Cup campaign at the last-32 stage.

Ronald Koeman has stepped down as head coach of the Netherlands national team following their exit from the World Cup. The decision comes after the Dutch team lost to Morocco in a penalty shootout in the last 32.

• The Netherlands were defeated 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time.
• Ronald Koeman, the head coach, cited personal health reasons and a changed perspective on life as contributing factors.
• The Dutch Football Association also condemned racist abuse directed at players online after the team's elimination.

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals as France decisively defeated Sweden 3-0 to advance to the World Cup last 16. The victory sets up a showdown with Paraguay.

• Kylian Mbappe netted a brace, bringing his World Cup goal tally to 18 and tying Lionel Messi with six goals in this tournament's golden boot race.
• The French team, featuring a star performance from Michael Olise, dominated possession and shots against a limited Swedish side.
• France will face Paraguay in Philadelphia on Saturday, aiming to continue their tournament run under coach Didier Deschamps, who is set to depart at the end of the competition.