France vs Sweden: How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 Live
The Round of 32 match between France and Sweden will take place on June 30, 2026, kicking off at 22:00 local time at New York/New Jersey Stadium. Fans can catch the live action on various broadcasters worldwide.
TV Channels 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
Using a VPN for Access
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) like ExpressVPN lets you watch safely from any location. If you face geo-restrictions or blackouts, connect to a server where the match is broadcast. This can open access to your usual streaming service regardless of your actual location.
Follow these steps:
- Download and install a trusted VPN app.
- Connect to a server in a country airing the game.
- Clear your browser cache or cookies to update location data.
- Visit the broadcaster’s site or app to start streaming.
Watching on the Big Screen
Watching live football on a phone or laptop is fine, but nothing beats the big screen experience. For smart TVs or devices like Amazon Fire Stick, download the VPN app directly from your TV’s app store, log in, and connect.
For Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles that lack VPN support, use Smart DNS or cast the stream from a VPN-connected device to your television.
Team Lineups and News
Managers: Didier Deschamps (France), Graham Potter (Sweden)
Injuries and Suspensions
France have no reported injuries or suspensions ahead of this match. On the other side, Sweden’s defender Isak Hien is sidelined due to injury. No suspensions affect either team at this point.
Recent Form
France come into this clash in strong shape, having won four of their last five games. Their latest match was a 4-1 win over Norway during the World Cup group stage, highlighted by Ousmane Dembele’s first-half hat-trick. Before that, they beat Iraq 3-0 and Senegal 3-1. The only defeat in these five matches was a 2-1 friendly loss to Ivory Coast. They scored 14 goals and conceded just 4 across those games.
Sweden have had a mixed run recently with one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five matches. They recorded an impressive 5-1 victory over Tunisia in the group stage but suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands and drew 1-1 with Japan. Pre-tournament friendlies included a 2-2 draw against Greece and a 3-1 loss to Norway. Sweden netted 10 goals but let in 13 during this period.
Head-to-Head Record
Across these encounters, France has won four times while Sweden secured one victory. France scored nine goals total, and Sweden managed six.
Group Stage Summary
France topped Group I to advance, while Sweden qualified from Group F in third place.
