liveUpdated 5m agoFollow live updates as 2022 finalists France look to pip Sweden to a spot in the last 16 in New Jersey.The Athletic Live TeamJune 30, 2026 at 12:20 PM EDTOusmane Dembele’s two goals saw France win Group I. GettyFrance vs Sweden — LatestGroup I winners France face Group D third-place qualifier Sweden in the round of 32 today.France, the 2018 World Cup winners and 2022 runners-up, look to begin their journey to a third consecutive World Cup final while fellow European side Sweden look to play spoiler after finishing among the top eight third-place teams in the group stage.Start time: 5pm ETTV: Fox, Fubo (try free now)Chat to fellow fans on the discuss tab or email live@theathletic.comFrance's 2026 World Cup so far Getty Images France came into this tournament as one of the clear favourites — and they have shown exactly why.They won each of their three group-stage matches comfortably, no small feat in a Group I that included Norway and Senegal, who also reached the round of 32.Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele — more on them shortly — have looked every bit the lethal goalscoring forwards they usually are for Real Madrid and PSG, respectively, while Michael Olise has continued his superb Bayern Munich form as France’s No 10.June 16: France 3-1 SenegalJune 22: France 3-0 IraqJune 26: Norway 1-4 FranceWhich games have been played at MetLife Stadium? Getty Images MetLife Stadium has already hosted five matches at this year’s World Cup, including Morocco’s pulsating 1-1 draw with Brazil, France’s Kylian Mbappe-inspired 3-1 win over Senegal, Ecuador’s dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against Germany and England’s Group L-clinching 2-0 win over Panama.Two more games (one of which is the final) will also be played here.July 5: Round of 16 — 4pm local time, 9pm BSTJuly 19: Final — 3pm local time, 8pm BSTToday's venue Getty Images It is one of the world’s most famous cities and so it seems inevitable that World Cup football has come to New York City. Or rather just outside it, over in East Rutherford, New Jersey.For the second year in a row, MetLife Stadium will host a major FIFA final, having hosted the Club World Cup showpiece back in July.The 82,500-capacity NFL stadium was opened in 2010 and was built with adjustable stands so the field can meet FIFA regulations for European football, and though the regular surface is artificial turf, grass has been laid down in the past without issue — though there have been some complaints after France’s first match there in the group stage.While travel out to New Jersey could prove a bit of a headache for fans, there is no shortage of things to do in New York City for those based there.How to watch the match todayToday’s match can be seen on FOX in the U.S. and ITV 1 in the UK.You can also stream the match on Fubo.What time does the action get underway? Getty Images Today’s match kicks off at 5pm ET, local time in East Rutherford, New Jersey.That is 2pm ET in the West Coast, 10pm ET in the UK and 11pm CEST in France and Sweden.Welcome back to our World Cup coverage Getty Images Hello and welcome to The Athletic’s coverage of the FIFA men’s World Cup.Today, the round of 32 continues with an all-European contest in New Jersey.Group I winners France are looking to begin their pursuit of a third successive World Cup final, while Sweden will hope to spring a surprise after qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams from Group F.Stick with us for all the latest build-up, team news, analysis, play-by-play action and more.