How to Watch France vs Sweden: Live Stream, TV Channel, Kickoff Time for World Cup Round of 32
France and Sweden clash in the Round of 32, with the French squad appearing as one of the tournament's strongest teams. The Swedes aim to pull off an upset in this knockout stage.
France cruised through Group I, beating Senegal 3-1, Iraq 3-0, and Norway 4-1. Their offense is led by Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, both netting four goals so far and chasing the Golden Boot. France hopes to reach their third straight final and secure a third World Cup title after victories in 1998 and 2018, although they fell to Argentina in the 2022 final.
Sweden advanced as the third-place team from Group F. Their path included a 5-1 win over Tunisia, a 5-1 loss to the Netherlands, and a 1-1 draw with Japan. Key contributors include Yasin Ayari and Anthony Elanga, each with two goals, alongside goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak. Sweden made the semifinals in 2018 but missed the 2022 tournament, making this return significant.
Where to Watch France vs Sweden
The match will be broadcast on TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, and TSN5. Streaming is available via TSN through Amazon Prime and TSN+. TSN can be added as a separate subscription channel on Prime Video, providing access to all live and on-demand TSN content.
Match Time
The game kicks off on Tuesday, June 30, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Here are the kickoff times across U.S. time zones:
Other Matches Around This Time
Tuesday, June 30 (all times Eastern):
- Ivory Coast vs Norway - 1 p.m.
- France vs Sweden - 5 p.m.
- Mexico vs Ecuador - 9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 (all times Eastern):
- England vs DR Congo - 12 p.m.
- Belgium vs Senegal - 4 p.m.
- USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina - 8 p.m.
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, spanning three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It marks the first men's World Cup hosted by three nations simultaneously.
Matches take place in 16 cities across North America, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
The tournament expands to 48 teams, up from 32, increasing the number of games and knockout matches.
The 48 teams 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.
There will be 104 matches in total, covering group stages, knockout rounds, and the final.
The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, also known as New York-New Jersey Stadium during the tournament.
Kickoff times vary by venue and date, so fans should check local listings for exact start times.
