France vs Sweden: How to Watch the World Cup Round of 32 Match Live

The clash between France and Sweden in the Round of 32 promises excitement, with France entering as one of the tournament's strongest teams. Sweden aims to create a memorable upset in this knockout stage encounter.

France showed dominance in Group I by comfortably defeating Senegal 3-1, Iraq 3-0, and Norway 4-1. Their attack is led by Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, both netting four goals each so far and chasing the Golden Boot. France is aiming for its third straight appearance in the final and a third World Cup trophy after titles in 1998 and 2018; they lost to Argentina in the 2022 final.

Sweden advanced as the third-place team in Group F, which included a big 5-1 win over Tunisia, a heavy 5-1 loss to the Netherlands, and a 1-1 draw with Japan. Key contributors have been Yasin Ayari and Anthony Elanga with two goals apiece, plus goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak. After reaching the semifinals in 2018 and missing the 2022 event, Sweden’s return on this grand stage is significant.

Broadcast and Streaming Information

The match will be shown on TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, and TSN5. Live streaming options include TSN via Amazon Prime and TSN+. TSN content can be accessed through a separate subscription channel available on Prime Video, offering live and on-demand coverage.

Match Start Time and Venue

The kickoff is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time, held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff times across US time zones are:

Other Matches on June 30 and July 1

All times listed are Eastern.

• June 30: Ivory Coast vs Norway (1 p.m.)
• June 30: France vs Sweden (5 p.m.)
• June 30: Mexico vs Ecuador (9 p.m.)
• July 1: England vs DR Congo (12 p.m.)
• July 1: Belgium vs Senegal (4 p.m.)
• July 1: USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (8 p.m.)

Key Facts about the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It is the first men's World Cup hosted across three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Host Cities

Matches take place in 16 cities across North America:

• United States: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle
• Canada: Toronto, Vancouver
• Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey

Teams and Format

This edition features an expanded field of 48 teams, up from 32 previously, resulting in more matches and knockout rounds than before.

The participating countries include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.

Number of Matches and Final

The World Cup will feature 104 matches, including group stages and knockout rounds. The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026 at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA’s name for MetLife Stadium.

Match Start Times

Start times vary by location and round due to multiple time zones across the host countries. Fans should check local schedules for accurate times.