Sweden

How Arsenal's squad is represented across the 48-team World Cup, and what the expanded tournament means for the club's pre-season planning.

Sweden's remarkable World Cup resurgence offers a life-affirming narrative of transformation and resilience.

France have scored 16 goals — and conceded just 4 — across seven matches, yet their first tournament defeat to Spain exposed a finishing vulnerability that England may look to exploit. England have won five of seven, with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane sharing 12 goals between them, but conceded eight times — twice as many as France. Both teams score heavily from the second half onward. Both arrive wounded. Sportami identifies the patterns that will shape the World Cup's third-place playoff.

France are unbeaten with six wins. Spain are unbeaten with five wins and a draw. Identical shot volumes. Opposite scoring rhythms. France's shot production has increased through the knockout rounds while their finishing efficiency has declined. Spain, meanwhile, have directed a much larger share of their attempts on target. Sportami computes the patterns traditional previews rarely uncover.

France's 3-0 victory over Sweden is defined by their possession dominance, which allowed them to control the match and limit Sweden's opportunities. The turning point arrives at the 45th minute when Kylian Mbappé scores, setting the tone for the second half. France's 12-3 advantage in shots on target underscores their offensive control.

Paraguay pull off a stunning World Cup upset, eliminating Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Round of 32. Despite Germany's 75% possession dominance, Julio Enciso's 42nd-minute opener for Paraguay forced the favorites onto the back foot. Kai Havertz equalized in the 54th minute, but neither side could find a winner through extra time. Paraguay held their nerve in the shootout, converting 4 of their penalties while Germany missed one, sending the South Americans through to face the winner of France vs Sweden in the Round of 16.