France vs Sweden: World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Preview
Match facts
| Date | Jun 30, 2026 · 15:00 ET |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 · Round of 32 |
| Score | Scheduled — 15:00 ET kickoff |
How they got here
France won Group I (3W-0D-0L, 9 pts, +8 GD). Sweden came through Group F as one of the eight best third-placed teams (1W-1D-1L, 4 pts, +0 GD). Both came through the 48-team group stage to reach the first knockout round, where the bracket becomes single-elimination: win and you stay in, lose and you are out.
This tie is one of 16 in the Round of 32. The France–Sweden winner moves into the Round of 16 (July 4-7, 2026); the loser is eliminated. There are no replays — if the score is level after 90 minutes the match goes to extra time and, if needed, a penalty shootout.
What is at stake
A place in the last 16 of the World Cup. For France, finishing top of Group I earned a knockout berth; for Sweden, qualifying from Group F did the same. Kickoff is 15:00 ET on Jun 30 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ. Live scores post on the schedule once the tie is played.