France vs Sweden - FIFA World Cup 2026
France vs Sweden at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with kick-off time, venue, lineups, match status, and pre-match stats.
World Cup 2026 Match Facts
MetLife Stadium
The largest stadium of the tournament and home of the NFL Giants and Jets, MetLife will stage the World Cup final on 19 July 2026 — the showpiece of the New York / New Jersey region.
Stadium details →World Cup 2026 Team Profiles
France, nicknamed Les Bleus, are one of the world's leading national football teams — two-time FIFA World Cup champions (1998, 2018), two-time European Champions (1984, 2000), and UEFA Nations League winners in 2021. Ranked number one in the world as of April 2026, they are the only European side to have won every senior FIFA and UEFA competition.
Full team profile →Sweden, nicknamed Blågult (The Blue and Yellow), are one of Europe's traditional football nations with twelve World Cup appearances since 1934. Their finest hour came in 1958 when, as hosts, they reached the World Cup final before losing 5–2 to Brazil. Under coach Graham Potter and captain Victor Lindelöf, Sweden qualified for the 2026 World Cup through playoff victories.
Full team profile →Frequently asked questions
- Where was France vs Sweden played?
- The match was played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States.
- What stage was the France vs Sweden match?
- This was a Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.