World Cup 2026 · Group I
What time is France vs Sweden at World Cup 2026?
Verified 2026-06-27 04:10 UTC·auto-refreshed
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France vs Sweden kicks off Tue 30 Jun at 02:30 IST+1 / 17:00 ET / 22:00 BST, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. Group I.
Form & ranking
France arrive as the higher-ranked side by FIFA world ranking, 37 places above Sweden. France sit 1th in the world; Sweden are 38th. Rankings reflect the April 2026 FIFA list; form and pre-match status are drawn from verified fixtures only.
FIFA Men's World Ranking, 1 April 2026
Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-06-27 04:10 UTC.
| Zone | Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | US Eastern | 17:00 | Tue 30 Jun |
| CT | US Central | 16:00 | Tue 30 Jun |
| PT | US Pacific | 14:00 | Tue 30 Jun |
| BST | UK | 22:00 | Tue 30 Jun |
| CET | Central Europe | 23:00 | Tue 30 Jun |
| IST | India | 02:30+1 | Wed 01 Jul |
| GST | Gulf | 01:00+1 | Wed 01 Jul |
| JST | Japan | 06:00+1 | Wed 01 Jul |
| AEST | Australia East | 07:00+1 | Wed 01 Jul |
Where to watch
India: Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD), streaming via ZEE5 Paid at 02:30+1 IST. No DD Sports telecast; ZEE5 is a paid subscription. USA: Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish). UK: BBC, ITV / STV.
| Country / region | TV | Live stream | Cost | Kick-off (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD) | ZEE5 | Paid | 02:30+1 IST |
| United States | Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | Fox Sports app, Telemundo app | 17:00 ET | |
| United Kingdom | BBC, ITV / STV | BBC iPlayer, ITVX | 22:00 BST | |
| Canada | Bell Media (TSN / CTV) | TSN.ca / TSN app | 17:00 ET | |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand | 07:00+1 AEST | |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports | beIN / TOD | 01:00+1 GST |
Rights-holders confirmed June 2026 (FIFA, Zee Entertainment, and national broadcasters). Confirm local listings as kickoff nears.
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Match Facts
| Stage | Group stage, Group I |
|---|---|
| France (FIFA rank) | 1 |
| Sweden (FIFA rank) | 38 |
| Stadium | MetLife Stadium |
| City | East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-06-30T21:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
Group I standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | FIFA | Last / Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France • | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | +8 | 9 | 1 | W 4-1 v NOR |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 6 | 31 | L 1-4 v FRA |
| 3 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 3 | 14 | W 5-0 v IRQ |
| 4 | Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 | 57 | L 0-5 v SEN |
Top two (red bar) qualify; third place (shaded) may advance among the best eight. Last = most recent result; Next = upcoming opponent.
What is at stake
- France have secured a top-two finish.
Other Group I fixtures
| Tue 16 Jun | France vs Senegal | 3-1 |
| Tue 16 Jun | Iraq vs Norway | 1-4 |
| Mon 22 Jun | France vs Iraq | 3-0 |
| Tue 23 Jun | Norway vs Senegal | 3-2 |
| Fri 26 Jun | Norway vs France | 1-4 |
| Fri 26 Jun | Senegal vs Iraq | 5-0 |
How to watch
The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →