How to Watch France vs. Sweden on TV, Live Stream—World Cup
How to Watch France vs. Sweden on TV, Live Stream—World Cup
Two-time world champions France look good to go all the way at this summer’s tournament.James Cormack|France enjoyed its first perfect group stage since 1998. | ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images
France has certainly laid a marker at the start of the World Cup, securing comfortable progression into the knockout stages by winning its three group games for the first time since 1998.
Its early success is ominous for the rest, especially when you consider the difficulty of Group I. France still has more gears to move through, yet its attacking might has already been flexed. If Kylian Mbappé or Michael Olise don’t get you, then Ousmane Dembélé or Désiré Doué will.
Strong contenders to add a third star to its iconic jersey France most certainly is, and few are backing them to succumb to a banana skin at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.
Kylian Mbappé started the World Cup in record-breaking fashion. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated
Sweden is a baffling outfit. It’s been on both sides of harsh 5–1 drubbings, and played its part in a forgettable draw with Japan, albeit one that sent them through to the round of 32.
Here’s how you can watch this knockout tie unfold.
What Time Does France vs. Sweden Kick Off?
Location: East Rutherford, N.J.
Stadium: MetLife Stadium
Date: Tuesday, June 29
Kick-off Time: 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT / 10 p.m BST
Referee: Danny Makkelie (NED)
How to Watch France vs. Sweden on TV, Live Stream
It’s Fox or fuboTV for those in the United States seeking an English-language broadcast. Those wanting to catch the action in Spanish can pivot to Telemundo.
In Canada, an array of TSN channels are showing the round of 32 clash, in addition to RDS.ViX is the only streaming avenue for audiences in Mexico.
ITV1 is broadcasting the knockout clash on free-to-air TV in the United Kingdom, with ITVX streaming the game for those tuning in on a device. Scots can access the fixture on STV.
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Co-hosts Canada is potential quarterfinal opponents, as are Morocco—this quarterfinal is scheduled for July 9 at Gillette Stadium. Spain, Portugal, USMNT and Belgium are also on France and Sweden’s side of the bracket.
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Published 37 seconds ago | Modified 37 seconds agoJAMES CORMACK
James Cormack is a freelancer soccer writer for Sports Illustrated FC. An expert on Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, he follows Italian and German soccer, taking particular interest in the work of Antonio Conte & Julian Nagelsmann.
France vs. Sweden—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats
France vs. Sweden—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats
The 78th game of the 2026 World Cup takes place at MetLife Stadium—the venue for this tournament’s final. Toby Cudworth|France or Sweden will play Germany’s conquerers Paraguay in the next round. | Kristian Skeie/UEFA/Getty Images (France, Sweden), Eddie Keogh/The FA/Getty Images (MetLife Stadium)
France and Sweden have met regularly over the years, with their Round of 32 clash at the 2026 World Cup set to be their 24th meeting overall.
Les Bleus, the 2018 winners, holds the historical edge, with 12 wins to Sweden’s six, and also won the most recent encounter between the two sides.
On current form, France comes in as strong favorites. It won all three of its group games, scored 10 goals, and continues to boast elite attacking talent including Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembélé.
Sweden, meanwhile, progressed as one of the better third-placed teams. A 5–1 win over Tunisia helped secure qualification, but a heavy 5–1 defeat to the Netherlands exposed its vulnerability against top opposition, suggesting a major step up will be needed here.
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Toby Cudworth is Lead Editor for SI FC. A Premier League, EFL and UEFA accredited journalist, Cudworth is a graduate of the University of Gloucestershire, where he studied Broadcast Journalism. He previously worked for 90min as a writer, academy manager, editor and eventually content lead, before joining Sports Illustrated in May 2025. A lifelong supporter of West Ham United, he still can’t quite believe they won a European trophy and feels nature is healing now that results have slipped back into the yo-yo patterns of the last 30 years.
FSU Football Opens as Massive Underdog to Alabama in Week 3
FSU Football Opens as Massive Underdog to Alabama in Week 3
The Seminoles are more than a two-touchdown underdog to the Alabama Crimson Tide this upcoming season. Tommy Mire|Aug 30, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell during warmups before the game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images | Melina Myers-Imagn Images
Last season, the Florida State Seminoles rocked the country after toppling the Alabama Crimson Tide 31-17, entering the game as heavy underdogs at home to kick off the home-and-home series between the two programs.
FSU is no stranger to having the odds stacked against it over the past 10 years, and their road matchup against Alabama this season is no different.
Alabama Favored by More Than Two Touchdowns
Aug 30, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell looks on against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Florida State entered the matchup in 2025 at a near two-touchdown disadvantage, and the stakes have gotten higher this time around. Per DraftKings SportsBook, Alabama is currently favored by 15.5 points.
The last time the two teams met, Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos led the Seminoles with 152 passing yards and 78 rushing yards with a touchdown, snapping the Crimson Tide's 23-game win streak in season openers.
Florida State's defense held Alabama's rushing attack to under 100 yards while FSU punished the ground game with 230 yards, averaging 4.7 yards per carry, with touchdown runs from Caziah Holmes, Micahi Danzy, Gavin Sawchuk, and Castellanos.
A Massive Early Test Awaits the Seminoles
Oct 11, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell before the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Florida State will have an opportunity to build momentum before traveling to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, opening the season against New Mexico State before hosting SMU in its ACC opener.
While the 'Noles are heavily favored against New Mexico State, they are slight underdogs against the Mustangs at 2.5 points.
Even if the Seminoles enter Week 3 undefeated, they'll still face one of the toughest environments in college football against a national title contender.
The matchup could serve as an early measuring stick for Florida State head coach Mike Norvell's rebuilt roster, and an upset over Alabama would immediately reshape the national conversation surrounding the program after two consecutive losing seasons.
Florida State failing to win a road game over the last two years only adds more weight to the matchup. The last time FSU won a road test was at Ben Hill Griffen Stadium against the Florida Gators during their 2023 ACC Championship run.
The Seminoles aren't just trying to win games in 2026; they're trying to change the program's perception.
A win against Alabama would instantly change how the rest of the country views Norvell's team and flip the discussion from whether Florida State can return to eligibility to whether it can end the season as an ACC contender.
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Tommy Mire joined NoleGameday in 2023 as a writer and editor. He initially worked as lead voice at SBNation's Tomahawk Nation and contributes to football, NFL and recruiting coverage. Connect with Tommy on Twitter at @TommyM3III
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