Sweden meets France in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on June 30, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Location: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- TV Channels: FOX, Telemundo
How to Watch Sweden vs. France on June 30, 2026
You can watch France take on Sweden live on DIRECTV on FOX and Telemundo on June 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
Sweden vs. France — Round of 32 Match Preview
Sweden and France meet in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with a Quarterfinal place on the line.
France arrive as two-time champions — having lifted the trophy in 1998 and 2018 — and 2022 runners-up, and they carried that pedigree through a flawless group stage, finishing 3-0-0 and outscoring opponents 3-1 in a group stage win over Senegal. Sweden, returning to the World Cup for the first time since 2018, reached this stage the hard way: Graham Potter’s side qualified through the UEFA Nations League playoff path, becoming the first European nation to take that route to the tournament, and their 1-1-1 group record — including a 5-1 dismantling of Tunisia — earned them a place in the knockout round. The sides last met in the 2020-21 UEFA Nations League, where France won both legs, 1-0 in September 2020 and 4-2 in November 2020.
France’s Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé have each scored 4 goals across 3 group-stage appearances, giving Les Bleus a dual-threat attacking axis that no group-stage opponent found an answer to, while Sweden’s attack has leaned on Alexander Isak’s 3 assists in 3 appearances to generate chances for Anthony Elanga and Yasin Ayari, who have scored 2 goals apiece. For Didier Deschamps, who has confirmed this is his final tournament in charge of France, a run to the Quarterfinal and beyond would be a fitting send-off — and France’s depth, form, and history all point toward a stern examination for a Swedish side that has already exceeded its seeding.
National TV
FOX, Telemundo
What Time is the France vs. Sweden Match Today?
The Sweden vs. France match starts at 5:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Sweden vs. France?
You can watch Sweden vs. France on FOX and Telemundo.
Players to Watch: Sweden vs. France
Sweden
Anthony Elanga — Forward. Elanga has scored 2 goals across his 3 group-stage appearances for Sweden, establishing himself as one of the side’s most direct attacking threats in his debut World Cup. His ability to run in behind and get on the end of service — much of it created by Isak — gives Sweden a genuine counter-attacking weapon against a French defense that hasn’t been seriously tested through the group stage.
Yasin Ayari — Midfielder. Ayari matched Elanga’s group-stage tally with 2 goals from midfield across 3 appearances, contributing both productivity and creative energy from the center of the pitch. Potter will need that output to continue if Sweden are to pull off one of the tournament’s bigger upsets on the knockout stage.
Alexander Isak — Forward. Isak’s 3 assists across 3 group-stage appearances made him Sweden’s most prolific chance-creator in the tournament, consistently finding teammates in dangerous positions despite facing compact defenses. His movement and link play will be central to any chance Sweden have of threatening France’s backline in the Round of 32.
France
Kylian Mbappé — Forward. Mbappé leads France’s goal chart with 4 goals across 3 group-stage appearances, a run of scoring form that reflects his status as one of the most dangerous forwards in this 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Playing in what Deschamps has called his final tournament as manager, the captain carries a weight of expectation that he has so far answered with performance.
Ousmane Dembélé — Forward. Dembélé has matched Mbappé’s 4 goals across 3 appearances, giving France an attacking double act that ranks among the group stage’s most productive partnerships. His directness from wide positions and ability to cut inside and finish have created consistent problems for opponents, and Sweden will need to account for his movement from the first whistle.
Michael Olise — Midfielder. Olise has registered 3 assists across 3 appearances to lead France in chance-creation, threading passes and delivering service that has directly fed both Mbappé and Dembélé. That combination — Olise as the architect, two forwards with 4 goals apiece as the finishers — is the blueprint France will look to execute again in the Round of 32.
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