France, seen as a strong contender to win the tournament, is set to continue its journey in the World Cup today against Sweden in the Round of 32.
The French team topped Group I, winning all three matches, each time scoring at least three goals. Notably, both Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembele found the net four times across these games.
Sweden, on the other hand, will aim to play the role of spoiler. They were among the eight third-placed teams to qualify for the knockout stage, coming off a 5-1 win against Tunisia, followed by a loss to the Netherlands, and a draw against Japan.
France vs Sweden: Key Information
- Match: 2026 FIFA World Cup, Round of 32
- Date: June 30th 5pm Eastern Time
- Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Broadcast: FOX (in English), Telemundo (in Spanish)
- Streaming: DIRECTV (free trial available)
Here’s what you need to know about the matchup between France and Sweden at the 2026 World Cup.
Match Time
The World Cup match today (June 30th) between France and Sweden is set to begin at 5pm ET.
How to Watch for Free
If cable isn’t an option, you might consider a live TV streaming service to catch the World Cup without cost.
I’ve found that DIRECTV is a solid choice for watching live sports for free. They’re currently offering a 5-day free trial, and if you decide to stick around, there’s a $30 discount in your first month. Their Choice plan includes FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and over 125 other channels.
France’s World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers:
- Blythe Samba
- Mike Maignan
- Robin Risser
Defenders:
- Malo Gusto
- Lucas Digne
- Dayo Upamecano
- Jules Koundé
- Ibrahima Konaté
- William Saliba
- Théo Hernandez
- Lucas Hernandez
- Maxence Lacroix
Midfielders:
- Manu Kone
- Aurélien Tchouaméni
- Michael Oris
- N’Golo Kanté
- Adrien Rabiot
- Warren Zaire-Emery
- Rayan Cherki
- Magnus Acriosh
Forwards:
- Ousmane Dembélé
- Marcus Thuram
- Kylian Mbappé (captain)
- Bradley Barcola
- Desiree Duet
- Jean-Philippe Mateta
Sweden’s World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers:
- Jacob Widell Zetterstrom
- Viktor Johansson
- Christopher Nordfeldt
Defenders:
- Gustav Lagerbjerke
- Victor Lindelöf (captain)
- Isaac Hien
- Gabriel Gudamson
- Daniel Svensson
- Hjalmar Ekdal
- Karl Starfelt
- Eric Smith
Midfielders:
- Hermann Johansson
- Lucas Bergvall
- Ken Sema
- Jesper Karlström
- Yasin Ayari
- Matthias Svanberg
- Bestfort Zeneri
- Elliot Stroud
- Taha Ali
Forwards:
- Alexander Isak
- Benjamin Nygren
- Anthony Elanga
- Victor Gökeres
- Alexander Bernhardson
- Gustav Nilsson
