Free-scoring France face a Sweden side who also boast their fair share of top-quality strikers in the last 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey – and you can watch the game for free from anywhere.
Les Bleus were the joint top scorers in the group stage, finding the net 10 times as they seek a third consecutive World Cup final. It hasn’t just been the Kylian Mbappe show either – after France’s captain scored four times in the opening two games, Ousmane Dembele took center stage with a 32nd-minute hat-trick in Norway’s 4-1 rout that secured Group I top spot. Les Bleus head coach Didier Deschamps has returned to camp after missing the Norway game to attend his mother’s funeral back home in France.
Sweden has already had a roller coaster World Cup, where they traded with 5-1 goals in victory and defeat against Tunisia and the Netherlands respectively. A 1-1 draw against Japan ensured qualification as one of the best third-placed sides, but a defense that has already been sent off seven times in this tournament will need to tighten up against France’s star-studded forward line. Head coach Graham Potter may decide to fight fire with fire and unleash his own impressive attacking options, including strikers Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres and the speedy Anthony Elanga.
The winner will meet Paraguay in the round of 16.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch France vs Sweden for free from anywhere in FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch France vs Sweden for free
France vs Sweden is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch France vs Sweden in the US
American viewers can watch France vs Sweden on Fox.
You can watch all World Cup matches on Fox and FS1 available on cord cutters like YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (selected markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch France vs Sweden Fox One (3-day free trial).
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How to watch France vs Sweden in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream France vs Sweden free on ITV. Live coverage is on ITV1 and ITVX.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (eg SE1 7PB).
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How to watch France vs Sweden in Australia
France vs Sweden will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game in the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch France vs Sweden in Canada
In Canada, TSN will broadcast France vs Sweden.
You can stream live via TSN+ streaming platform, which costs $80 per month or $80 per year.
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France vs Sweden: Match information
When does France vs Sweden start?
France vs Sweden starts at 10pm BST / 5pm ET Tuesday 30 June. It is at 07:00 AEST Wednesday 1 July in Australia.
What are the squads for France vs Sweden?
France
Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes).
Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (Paris St-Germain), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Konde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamenaco (Bay).
Midfielders: N’Golo Kante (Fenerbache), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris St-Germain).
Extenders: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (Paris St-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Man City), Ousmane Dembele (Paris St-Germain), Desire Doue (Paris St-Germain), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Jean-Philipe Inter Milan Palace, Marcus (Chillipe Inter Milan Palace).
Sweden
Goalkeepers: Kristoffer Nordfeldt (AIK), Viktor Johansson (Stoke City), Jacob Widell Zetterstrom (Derby County).
Defenders: Victor Lindelof (Aston Villa), Isak Hien (Atalanta), Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United), Carl Starfelt (Celta Vigo), Herman Johansson (FC Dallas), Hjalmar Ekdal (Burnley), Daniel Svensson (Borussia Dortmund), Gustaf Lagerbielke (Braga), Eric Smith (FC St. Pauli), Elliot Stroud (Mjallby AIF).
Midfielders: Mattias Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg), Jesper Karlstrom (Udinese), Yasin Ayari (Brighton & Hove Albion), Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham Hotspur), Besfort Zeneli (Union Saint-Gilloise).
Extenders: Alexander Isak (Liverpool), Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal), Ken Sema (Paphos), Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United), Benjamin Nygren (Celtic), Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel), Gustaf Nilsson (Club Brugge), Taha Ali (Malmo FF).
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Group I: 1st, 9 points |
Group F: 3rd, 4 points |
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