France vs Sweden: How to Watch 2026 World Cup Round of 32 Live
The clash between France and Sweden is set for June 30, 2026, with kickoff at 22:00 local time at the New York/New Jersey Stadium. Fans worldwide are eager to catch the action, and here’s how you can tune in live.
Broadcast Information by Country
- Canada: TSN
- United States: FOX Network
- Brazil: CazéTV
- Australia: SBS
- India: ZEE5
- Argentina: DIRECTV Sports
- Kazakhstan: Qazsport
- Algeria: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Democratic Republic of the Congo: StarTimes
- Saudi Arabia: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Mexico: ViX
- Iran: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Peru: DIRECTV Sports
- Chad: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Niger: DStv
- Angola: ZAP
- Mali: New World Sport
- South Africa: DStv
- Colombia: DIRECTV Sports
- Bolivia: Tigo Sports
- Mauritania: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Egypt: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Tanzania: Azam Sports
- Nigeria: Sporty TV
- Venezuela: DIRECTV Sports
Watching with a VPN
If geo-restrictions block your access, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) like ExpressVPN helps by masking your location. Connect to a server where the match is available, clear browser cache if needed, then stream from your chosen broadcaster.
Step-by-Step VPN Setup
- Sign up for a reliable VPN service and download its app on your device.
- Launch the app and pick a server in a country broadcasting the match.
- Clear your browser cookies or refresh the page to update your location.
- Visit the broadcaster’s platform and start watching the game.
Getting the Match on Your TV
Streaming on a phone or laptop works but sports feel better on bigger screens. For smart TVs or devices like Fire Stick or Chromecast with Google TV, install the VPN app directly and connect. If using Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles, use Smart DNS or cast the stream from a VPN-connected device.
Team Lineups and News
Managers: Didier Deschamps (France), Graham Potter (Sweden)
No injuries or suspensions trouble France’s squad. Sweden will miss defender Isak Hien due to injury. More updates may arrive closer to kickoff.
Form Guide
France have won four of their last five matches, including a 4-1 win over Norway in the group stage where Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick. They also defeated Iraq 3-0 and Senegal 3-1, with only a 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in a friendly marring that run. Across those five games, France scored 14 goals and conceded four.
Sweden recorded one win, two draws, and two defeats in their last five matches. Their highlight was a 5-1 victory against Tunisia, though they suffered a 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands and drew 1-1 with Japan in the group phase. Overall, Sweden netted 10 goals but conceded 13 during this period.
Head-to-Head Summary
The last five encounters between these teams saw France winning three times, while Sweden took one victory and one match ended in a draw. Their most recent meeting in November 2020 resulted in a 4-2 home win for France. Across these five meetings, France scored nine goals, Sweden six.
Group Standings
France topped Group I and Sweden advanced from Group F in third place, setting up this knockout round fixture.
