Sweden's Camp Believes They Can Spring a Surprise Against France

Sweden enters Tuesday's World Cup knockout match against France in New Jersey as the clear underdog, but assistant coach Sebastian Larsson believes an upset is well within their grasp. The Swedes advanced from the group stage with four points from three inconsistent performances in the North American championship.

"I don't need to say much about France. They have several very experienced players. We anticipate the challenges ahead and are looking forward to them. It's going to be truly fantastic. If you look back, we've managed to eliminate bigger opponents before. I hope they aren't looking forward to facing us. But if they are, that's just how it is. I believe they have respect for us. We still have players capable of achieving great things. It's crucial for us to execute everything perfectly, as that will be required in this match," Larsson told the media.