How to Watch France vs Sweden: Live Stream, TV Channel, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Round of 32
France and Sweden face off in the knockout stage of the World Cup, with France entering as a tournament favorite and Sweden aiming for a surprise victory.
France dominated Group I, beating Senegal 3-1, Iraq 3-0, and Norway 4-1. Their stars Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele have each scored four goals, making them top contenders for the Golden Boot. The French team is chasing a third straight trip to the final and hoping to add a third World Cup title, after wins in 1998 and 2018 but falling to Argentina in the 2022 final.
Sweden advanced as a third-place team from Group F, recording a big 5-1 win over Tunisia but also suffering a 5-1 loss to the Netherlands and drawing 1-1 with Japan. Key contributors include Yasin Ayari and Anthony Elanga with two goals each, plus goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak. Sweden reached the semifinals in 2018, missed the 2022 World Cup, and now return to this major stage.
Where to Watch France vs Sweden
The match will air on TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, and TSN5. Fans can stream the game live via TSN on Amazon Prime or the TSN+ platform. TSN is also available as a standalone subscription channel through Prime Video, providing access to all live and on-demand content.
Match Details and Kickoff Times
The game starts on Tuesday, June 30, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. It takes place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
World Cup Matches on June 30 and July 1
All times listed are Eastern Time.
- Tuesday, June 30: Ivory Coast vs Norway (1 p.m.), France vs Sweden (5 p.m.), Mexico vs Ecuador (9 p.m.)
- Wednesday, July 1: England vs DR Congo (12 p.m.), Belgium vs Senegal (4 p.m.), 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, marking the first time it’s held across three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Matches take place in 16 cities 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 field expands to 48 teams, up from 32 in past tournaments, allowing more countries and games in both group and knockout stages.
The final match is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, also known as the New York-New Jersey Stadium for the event.
