Sweden lost to France 0-3 and is eliminated from the World Cup. The Swedish substitution chaos was one of the most telling moments in the game.

What happened?

Taha Ali and Besfort Zeneli were ready to come in against France, but the wait was long. The Swedish players stood and waited on the sidelines, but the referees' actions were unclear. Did you feel like you had to wait a long time? – It was very unclear between the fourth and fifth officials and the referee on the field, says Besfort Zeneli.

Why is it important?

Sweden had previously won four matches in a row, with the latest win against Algeria on June 10, 2025. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-06-10 | Algeria | 4-3 | Sweden had a strong form, but the loss to France was a tough blow.

What do the players say?

– We stood there and complained, says Besfort Zeneli. – I didn't understand what was happening there, says Zeneli. Sweden is now eliminated from the World Cup, but the players are already focused on the next game.