France, one of the big favorites for the title, faces Sweden this Tuesday (30) in the final phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match takes place from 6pm (Brasília time) at MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, in the United States.
Where to watch France vs Sweden live
The match between France and Sweden will have extensive live coverage in several countries. In Brazil, fans will be able to watch it on TV Globo on open television, SporTV on closed TV and also on ge and CazéTV on YouTube. Internationally, Disney+ emerges as one of the main streaming platforms, alongside traditional channels such as Fox Sports in the United States, beIN Sports in Europe and the Middle East, DAZN in several regions and SuperSport in Africa.
- Brazil— Globo (open TV), SporTV (closed TV), ge and CazéTV (YouTube)
- United States—Fox Sports, FS1 and Fubo
- Latin America— Disney+, ESPN and Star+ (in select markets)
- Europe— beIN Sports, Sky Sports and DAZN
- Africa—SuperSport
- Global Streaming— Disney+, FIFA+ (where available) and Betano (live streaming in some regions)
Probable line-up for France and Sweden
Didier Deschamps should repeat the base that has been working in the World Cup, with Mike Maignan in goal. The defense has the likely return of William Saliba alongside Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano and Lucas Digne. In the middle, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Adrien Rabiot form the duo, while the attack has Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola and Kylian Mbappé as an absolute starter. Marcus Thuram remains out with a calf injury.
On the Swedish side, Graham Potter should maintain the scheme with Johan W. Zetterström in goal; Gustav Lagerbielke, Victor Lindelöf and Gabriel Gudmundsson in defense; middle with Yasin Ayari, Jesper Karlström and Elliot Stroud; and the attack led by Anthony Elanga, Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak. Isak Hien remains absent due to a muscle injury.
- France (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Tchouaméni, Rabiot; Dembélé, Olise, Barcola; Mbappé
- Sweden (3-4-1-2): Zetterström; Lagerbielke, Lindelöf, Gudmundsson; Bernhardsson, Ayari, Karlström, Stroud; Elanga; Gyökeres, Isak
Why France is a big favorite
The French lead the FIFA rankings and are coming off convincing victories in the first phase. Sweden, ranked 38th, is looking for a historic upset against the opponent’s offensive power. The referee will be Dutch Danny Makkelie.
The winner advances to face the qualifier in another match in the quarterfinals. The match marks the reunion of two European teams in the World Cup knockout stages, where France historically has an advantage in recent direct confrontations.
