France launch their formidable frontline against Sweden in a World Cup last-32 match on Tuesday, as Erling Haaland looks to fire Norway past Ivory Coast into the next round.
Co-hosts Mexico, for their part, braced themselves to continue their journey in front of a packed Estadio Azteca when they face Ecuador.
Sweden’s defenders are preparing to face not only Kylian Mbappe, who has already scored four times at this tournament, but also Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele, who scored a hat-trick in the 4-1 win over Norway in the group stage.
Completing the French trio, Michael Olise’s runs against defenders have been causing havoc.
With a strong attack and midfield, France look set to reach their third final in as many World Cups.
The only question mark could be their defense – and Sweden have their own high-class forward line who will try to open it up, although Premier League duo Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres are yet to fully break into this tournament.
