How to Watch Sweden’s 2026 World Cup Matches Free on SVT and TV4
Sweden’s 2026 World Cup group programme will begin against Tunisia on June 14, followed by matches with the Netherlands on June 20 and Japan on June 25. Blågult are listed in Group F, with SVT and TV4 set to share free-to-air coverage in Sweden throughout the expanded 104-match tournament.
Why Sweden’s broadcast schedule matters
| Date | Opponent | United States channel | Swedish broadcaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 14 | Tunisia | FS1 | SVT |
| June 20 | Netherlands | FOX | TV4 |
| June 25 | Japan | FS1 | SVT |
The Sweden fixtures will be split between the country’s two principal rights-holders, ensuring domestic viewers can follow the national side without a premium television subscription. SVT will show the Tunisia and Japan matches, while TV4 has the Netherlands fixture.
TV4 will carry a larger share of the tournament overall, including the opening match and the final. Both broadcasters will provide studio programming, Swedish-language commentary and analysis, while their respective streaming services, SVT Play and TV4 Play, will offer live and on-demand coverage across mobile, tablet and smart-TV devices.
In the United States, FOX and FS1 hold the English-language rights. Sweden’s opening and final Group F games are scheduled for FS1, with the Netherlands match set for FOX. A potential Round of 32 tie against France is also included in the broadcast plans.
Spanish-language coverage in the US belongs to Telemundo and Universo. Telemundo is expected to carry many of the tournament’s leading fixtures, while Universo will show selected matches, including simultaneous group-stage games and additional programming. Peacock will stream all 104 World Cup matches live in Spanish.
Telemundo and Universo are due to return to Fubo following a late distribution agreement with NBCUniversal, having previously been unavailable on the service during a carriage dispute.
