French fans take over Brooklyn Bridge as tension builds ahead of Sweden clash

French fans celebrated on the iconic Brooklyn Bridge this week ahead of their World Cup knockout match against Sweden—France's first elimination game of the tournament. On paper, France looks strong, but manager Didier Deschamps has cautioned against overconfidence. The warning appears to be resonating; fans are feeling the mounting pressure as much as the party spirit. According to France 24.

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