Didier Deschamps will lead his France side into a World Cup last-32 tie against Sweden in New Jersey on Tuesday after briefly returning home for his mother's funeral Credit: Mauro PIMENTEL / AFP

France coach Didier Deschamps has warned his team to be wary of a Sweden side with “nothing to lose” when the nations meet in the round of 32 of the World Cup on Tuesday.

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