How to Watch France vs Sweden: TV Channels, Kick-off Time & Streaming for World Cup Round of 32

The clash between France and Sweden in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 will take place on June 30, 2026, kicking off at 22:00 local time at the New York/New Jersey Stadium. Fans can catch the match live on various TV channels worldwide or stream it online.

TV Broadcasters by Country

If your location blocks access to your preferred streaming service, a Virtual Private Network like ExpressVPN helps you connect securely by changing your virtual location to a country where the broadcast is available. This way, you avoid blackout restrictions and can watch the match live.

Steps to Watch France vs Sweden with a VPN

• Sign up with a trusted VPN service such as ExpressVPN and install its app on your device.
• Launch the app and connect to a server in a country airing the game (for example, a US server if you want to use FOX).
• Clear your browser cache or refresh it to update location details.
• Visit the broadcaster’s website or app and start streaming the match.

Viewing on Big Screens

Live football feels better on a large screen. Many smart TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast support VPN apps directly. Just download your VPN app, log in, and connect. For Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles, you might need to use Smart DNS settings from your VPN provider or mirror your device's screen to the TV.

Team Lineups and News

The expected formations for both teams are 4-2-3-1. France's starting XI includes:

• Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan (16)
• Defenders: Dayot Upamecano (4), Jules Kounde (5), William Saliba (17), Theo Hernandez (19)
• Midfielders: Moise Olise (11), Adrien Rabiot (14), Aurélien Tchouameni (8)
• Attackers: Ousmane Dembele (7), Djeidi Doue (20), Kylian Mbappe (10)

Sweden line-up is projected as follows:

• Goalkeeper: Jesper Widell Zetterstroem (1)
• Defenders: Gustav Lagerbielke (2), Gustav Gudmundsson (5), Victor Nilsson Lindeloef (3), Youssef Ayari (18)
• Midfielders: Jesper Karlstroem (16), Alexander Bernhardsson (21), Emil Stroud (24)
• Forwards: Alexander Isak (9), Viktor Gyokeres (17), Anthony Elanga (11)

Injuries and Suspensions

France have no reported injuries or suspensions before this fixture. Sweden will miss defender Isak Hien due to injury, but otherwise have no suspensions affecting their squad.

Recent Form and Head-to-Head

France arrive after winning four out of five games, including a dominant 4-1 victory over Norway during the World Cup group stage where Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick. Their only recent loss was a 2-1 friendly defeat to Ivory Coast. Across these matches, they netted 14 goals and conceded four.

Sweden’s recent results are mixed: one win, two draws, and two losses. Highlights include a 5-1 group stage win against Tunisia and a 1-1 draw with Japan. They have scored 10 goals but conceded 13 in their last five matches.

France vs Sweden Recent Meetings

In their last five encounters, France secured three wins, Sweden one, and one ended in a draw. Their most recent meeting was in November 2020 during the UEFA Nations League A, where France won 4-2 at home. France scored nine goals in these five matches while Sweden found the net six times.

Group Stage Finish

France topped Group I, and Sweden advanced from Group F in third place, setting up this knockout round meeting.