France take on Sweden in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kick-off is set for 10pm BST.
France's Perfect Group Stage
Les Bleus completed a clean sweep of Group I with a 4-1 win over Norway, following victories against Senegal (3-1) and Iraq (3-0). Head coach Didier Deschamps returns to the dugout after missing the Norway match to attend his mother's funeral. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele have each scored four goals in the tournament, with Dembele netting a 32-minute hat-trick against Norway.
Sweden's Path to the Knockouts
Sweden qualified as the second-best third-placed team with four points from Group F. They beat Tunisia 5-1, drew 1-1 with Japan, and lost 5-1 to the Netherlands. Former Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter has managed Sweden since October 2025, replacing Jon Dahl Tomasson. Sweden reached the tournament via play-offs thanks to their Nations League campaign and will aim to win a World Cup knockout game for the first time since 2018.
How to Watch France vs Sweden
In the UK, the match will be televised live and free-to-air on ITV1 from 9:30pm BST. Viewers can also stream via the ITVX app or website. Highlights will be available on FIFA's official YouTube channel, ITVX, and BBC iPlayer. Standard Sport will provide a live blog.
Team News
Deschamps will recall rested players, including Arsenal defender William Saliba. The attack is settled with Michael Olise, Dembele, and Mbappe all expected to start. The left side remains uncertain, with Desire Doue and Bradley Barcola rotated. Theo Hernandez may keep his place at left-back. Marcus Thuram has a slight calf issue and is doubtful.
Sweden suffered a blow as Atalanta defender Isak Hien was ruled out of the tournament after an injury against Japan. Captain Victor Lindelof will drop back into defence after playing midfield against Japan. Goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom started the Japan game after replacing Kristoffer Nordfeldt. Anthony Elanga, who scored from the bench against the Netherlands and started against Japan, should join Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak in attack.
Prediction and Odds
France are strong favourites given their attacking form, solid defence, and Deschamps' experience. The prediction is a 4-1 win for France. Odds from UK betting sites: France win 1/5, Sweden win 9/1, draw 4/1. Gambling can be addictive; please gamble responsibly.
Head-to-Head
This is the first World Cup meeting between France and Sweden. In all matches, France have 12 wins, Sweden 6, with 5 draws.
