France vs Sweden LIVE streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32

France and Sweden are set for first-ever World Cup meeting.

The France national football team are set for a heavyweight knockout clash as they are set to face Sweden in a Round of 32 encounter of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, considered one of the highly anticipated matchups of the tournament, at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.

France arrived for the competition in high hopes after an excellent outing, winning the 2018 edition and finishing as runners-up in 2022. Led by manager Didier Deschamps, the Bleus had a dominant group stage campaign, winning their first game against Senegal, securing a 3-1 victory after an exceptional second-half performance.

They continued their great form, managing a 3-0 win over Iraq. They ended their group stage campaign against a strong Norway side, winning 4-1, to confirm the top spot in Group I with a perfect record.

They will aim to utilize their immense tournament experience and superior player quality to make it to the next round. The team’s most crucial player will undoubtedly be Kylian Mbappé, who is the team’s main striker and captain, leading the team’s goal scoring charts with 4 goals.

Sweden arrives for this fixture after overcoming a gruelling campaign. They had an unbelievable start to the campaign, securing a 3-1 win over Tunisia. However, they had a disappointing second game, enduring a humiliating 5-1 loss to the Netherlands.

They concluded their group stage fixtures against Japan, with the side only managing a 1-1 draw. They finished on 4 points, missing automatic passage, qualifying to the next round as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

Under manager Graham Potter, Sweden will aim to take inspiration from previous legendary World Cup campaigns, such as the 1958 tournament, when they had their best-ever outing, finishing as runners-up on their home soil.

Despite both nations having faced each other 23 times before the upcoming fixture, France and Sweden are set for their first-ever World Cup meeting, adding to the overall excitement of the game.

When and where will the France vs Sweden match take place?

The France vs Sweden match will take place at 2:30 a.m. IST on Wednesday, 1 July, at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.

Where and how to live stream the France vs Sweden World Cup Match in India?

The match can be viewed on Unite8 Sports Network channels and streamed live on ZEE5.

Where and how to watch the France vs Sweden game live in the UK?

The game can be viewed live in the UK on ITV1 and streamed via the ITVX platform.

Where and how to watch live in the USA?

The game can be viewed live in the USA through Fox Sports Network, Peacock Premium, Fubo, and Telemundo.

Where and how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 around the globe?

Find out the remaining countries’ Full Broadcaster List here.

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