Sweden advanced as one of the best third-placed teams after a mixed group campaign, which began with a 5-1 victory over Tunisia. However, the team then fell by the same scoreline against the Netherlands before drawing 1-1 with Japan in its final group match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Against the top teams you have to get the balance right, and we want to play the best game we have ever played. It is a brilliant challenge and opportunity for this team,\" Potter said at the pre-match press conference on Tuesday as quoted by Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Potter acknowledged that France, led in attack by Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, would present a huge test.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"They have quality all over. We respect our opponents, obviously. They have won the World Cup before, and they have a fantastic manager,\" said the coach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We need to make sure the players have belief and understand the challenge because we are facing a top team,\" he added. \"But we want to seize the once-in-a-lifetime chance to play in this stadium against one of the biggest teams in the world, at the World Cup, in New York,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sweden's last win over France came in June 2017, when they met in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We believe in ourselves. We know we can win this match even if it is going to be extremely difficult. We are not just going out to take part. We want a good result. Our World Cup adventure is at stake, and we don't want it to end,\" defender Victor Lindelof said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sweden's last win over France came in June 2017, when they met in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I don't think I need to say much about France. They have a couple of guys who are quite skilled. We will have our challenges, but we are looking forward to it in a fantastic way,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n