France vs Sweden: How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 Live

Where to Watch France vs Sweden Live

The clash between France and Sweden in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 will kick off on June 30, 2026, at 22:00 local time at New York/New Jersey Stadium. Fans across the globe can tune in via various broadcasters depending on their region.

International Broadcasters

• Canada: TSN
• United States: FOX Network
• Brazil: CazéTV
• Australia: SBS
• India: ZEE5
• Argentina: DIRECTV Sports
• Kazakhstan: Qazsport
• Algeria & Saudi Arabia & Iran & Mauritania & Egypt & Chad: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
• Democratic Republic of the Congo: StarTimes
• Mexico: ViX
• Peru & Colombia & Venezuela: DIRECTV Sports
• Niger & South Africa: DStv
• Angola: ZAP
• Mali: New World Sport
• Tanzania: Azam Sports
• Nigeria: Sporty TV
• Bolivia: Tigo Sports

Using a VPN to Watch Anywhere

For viewers facing geo-restrictions or blackouts, a Virtual Private Network like ExpressVPN offers a way to watch securely by connecting to a server in a country where the match is broadcast. This bypasses regional locks and encrypts your connection for privacy.

A simple guide to using a VPN:

1. Sign up and install a reputable VPN app (e.g., ExpressVPN or NordVPN).
2. Connect to a server in a country showing the game.
3. Clear your browser cache or cookies to refresh location data.
4. Visit your broadcaster's site or app and start streaming.

Big Screen Viewing

Watching on a large screen improves the experience. Android-based smart TVs and devices like Amazon Fire Stick often support native VPN apps. Just download, log in, and connect. For Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles without VPN support, Smart DNS or casting from a VPN-enabled device is an option.

Team News and Lineups

Managers: Didier Deschamps (France), Graham Potter (Sweden)

France has no injuries or suspensions reported before this fixture. Sweden’s squad misses defender Isak Hien due to injury but has no suspensions.

Recent Form

France arrives in excellent shape, winning four out of their last five matches. They crushed Norway 4-1 in their last World Cup group game, with Ousmane Dembele scoring a hat-trick. Before that, they won 3-0 against Iraq and opened the tournament with a 3-1 victory over Senegal. Their only recent loss was a 2-1 friendly defeat against Ivory Coast. Overall, France scored 14 goals and conceded 4 during this span.

Sweden presents a less consistent record with one win, two draws, and two losses in their previous five games. Their highlight was a 5-1 win over Tunisia, but that was offset by a heavy 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands and a 1-1 draw with Japan. In friendlies, they drew 2-2 with Greece and lost 3-1 to Norway. Sweden scored 10 goals but let in 13 over those matches.

Head-to-Head History

In their last five meetings, France holds the edge with four wins to Sweden’s single victory. The latest encounter occurred in November 2020 during the UEFA Nations League when France won 4-2 at home. Earlier that year, France narrowly defeated Sweden 1-0 in Stockholm. Across these five matches, France scored nine goals, while Sweden netted six.

Group Stage Recap

France topped Group I, whereas Sweden advanced as third in Group F.