The next day…
With USA vs Australia already played on July 4th, Sweden vs Morocco became the only game scheduled for July 5th.
[FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 32]
[Match 13: Sweden vs Morocco]
[Venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA]
[Date: July 5th, 2026]
[Kick-off: 20:00 local time]
[Referee: Clement Turpin (France)]
There were over 75,000 fans present at the MetLife in New Jersey, USA to watch the showdown between Sweden and Morocco.
Blue and yellow clashed with red and green in a carnival of culture.
The weather? It was cool and breezy on the night, perfect for 90 minutes of high-stakes action.
The game was never going to be normal.
Sweden had scored 8 goals in the group stage; 4 of them by the brilliant Viktor Gyokeres, their breakout hero.
Morocco? The resilient semifinalists of 2022, back with vengeance and structure, powered by a midfield trio made of steel and silk remained a firm contender with fair chances of going deep in the tournament.