France was out of the FIFA World Cup!
That was the headline of the matchday, and yet, the fight of July 10th was not over yet. There was still more game to be played… USA vs Sweden.
The France vs Portugal thriller, culminating in France's elimination already set the benchmark. The fans didn't expect the next Round of 16 game to meet that benchmark, they just expected it to at least vie, and they would be satisfied.
[FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 16]
[Match 6: USA vs Sweden]
[Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, USA]
[Date: July 11th, 2026]
[Kick-off: 20:00 local time]
[Referee: Fernando Rapallini (Argentina)]
The weather was just about right for a thrilling football match; clear skies, dry heat, but not nearly as hot as the match to come.
It was a case of youth meeting experience, a host nation's reckoning.
USA were finally up against their ultimate test in a ruthless and free-scoring Swedish side. It was their day of reckoning.
