Sweden FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule
Swedish viewers can track every World Cup kickoff in CEST, with SVT, TV4, SVT Play, and TV4 Play.
SVT and TV4 share Sweden's official FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights. All 104 matches are covered across the two broadcasters. TV4 carries the larger share, including the opening match, final, and Netherlands vs Sweden. The Sweden FIFA World Cup 2026 TV schedule uses Central European Summer Time for every kickoff.
Mexico vs South Africa opened the tournament at 9:00 p.m. CEST on Thursday, June 11. Sweden are in Group F with the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia. Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1, then lost 5-1 to the Netherlands before the Japan decider. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule helps compare the final Group F window.
Sweden FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule — Quick Facts
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official broadcaster | SVT and TV4 |
| TV channel | SVT1, SVT2, and TV4 (TV4 carries the larger share, while SVT carries Sweden vs Tunisia and Japan vs Sweden) |
| Streaming platform | SVT Play and TV4 Play |
| Free or paid | Free-to-air coverage across SVT and TV4 |
| Matches covered | All 104 matches |
| Commentary language | Swedish |
| Opening match kickoff | June 11, 2026 — Mexico vs South Africa — 9:00 p.m. CEST — Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City |
| World Cup Final | July 19, 2026 — 9:00 p.m. CEST — New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Sweden team qualified | Yes |
| Sweden team group | Group F |
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Sweden — TV and Online
On TV — SVT1, SVT2, and TV4
Swedish viewers should start with SVT and TV4 because FIFA confirmed the shared Nordic rights package. SVT lists tournament streaming through SVT Play, while TV4 says it carries the larger share of the tournament. Channel numbers vary by provider, so check your TV package before kickoff. Use the daily SVT and TV4 listings to match each fixture with the correct Swedish platform.
Online and Mobile — SVT Play and TV4 Play
Online viewing runs through SVT Play and TV4 Play. SVT Play supports web viewing and apps for mobile, tablet, TV devices, Chromecast, and AirPlay where rights allow. TV4 Play carries TV4's allocated matches, highlights, studio coverage, and match clips. Test the correct app before Japan vs Sweden because that match starts at 1:00 a.m. CEST.
Sweden FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Match Schedule
All times use Central European Summer Time (CEST). Matches run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
| Date | Kickoff (CEST) | Match | Venue | Group / Stage | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — GROUP STAGE (June 11 – June 27, 2026) — | |||||
| Thursday, June 11 | 9:00 PM CEST | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | SVT / TV4 |
| Friday, June 12 | 4:00 AM CEST | Korea Republic vs Czechia | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | SVT / TV4 |
| Friday, June 12 | 9:00 PM CEST | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group B | SVT / TV4 |
| Saturday, June 13 | 3:00 AM CEST | USA vs Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | SVT / TV4 |
| Saturday, June 13 | 9:00 PM CEST | Qatar vs Switzerland | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group B | SVT / TV4 |
| Sunday, June 14 | 12:00 AM CEST | Brazil vs Morocco | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group C | SVT / TV4 |
| Sunday, June 14 | 3:00 AM CEST | Haiti vs Scotland | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | SVT / TV4 |
| Sunday, June 14 | 6:00 AM CEST | Australia vs Türkiye | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group D | SVT / TV4 |
| Sunday, June 14 | 7:00 PM CEST | Germany vs Curaçao | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group E | SVT / TV4 |
| Sunday, June 14 | 10:00 PM CEST | Netherlands vs Japan | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | SVT / TV4 |
| Monday, June 15 | 1:00 AM CEST | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | SVT / TV4 |
| Monday, June 15 | 4:00 AM CEST | Sweden vs Tunisia | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | SVT / TV4 |
| Monday, June 15 | 6:00 PM CEST | Spain vs Cabo Verde | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | SVT / TV4 |
| Monday, June 15 | 9:00 PM CEST | Belgium vs Egypt | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | SVT / TV4 |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 12:00 AM CEST | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | SVT / TV4 |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 3:00 AM CEST | IR Iran vs New Zealand | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | SVT / TV4 |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 9:00 PM CEST | France vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | SVT / TV4 |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 12:00 AM CEST | Iraq vs Norway | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | SVT / TV4 |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 3:00 AM CEST | Argentina vs Algeria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | SVT / TV4 |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 6:00 AM CEST | Austria vs Jordan | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | SVT / TV4 |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 7:00 PM CEST | Portugal vs Congo DR | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | SVT / TV4 |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 10:00 PM CEST | England vs Croatia | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group L | SVT / TV4 |
| Thursday, June 18 | 1:00 AM CEST | Ghana vs Panama | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | SVT / TV4 |
| Thursday, June 18 | 4:00 AM CEST | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group K | SVT / TV4 |
| Thursday, June 18 | 6:00 PM CEST | Czechia vs South Africa | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group A | SVT / TV4 |
| Thursday, June 18 | 9:00 PM CEST | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group B | SVT / TV4 |
| Friday, June 19 | 12:00 AM CEST | Canada vs Qatar | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | SVT / TV4 |
| Friday, June 19 | 3:00 AM CEST | Mexico vs Korea Republic | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | SVT / TV4 |
| Friday, June 19 | 9:00 PM CEST | USA vs Australia | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group D | SVT / TV4 |
| Saturday, June 20 | 12:00 AM CEST | Scotland vs Morocco | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | SVT / TV4 |
| Saturday, June 20 | 2:30 AM CEST | Brazil vs Haiti | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group C | SVT / TV4 |
| Saturday, June 20 | 5:00 AM CEST | Türkiye vs Paraguay | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | SVT / TV4 |
| Saturday, June 20 | 7:00 PM CEST | Netherlands vs Sweden | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group F | SVT / TV4 |
| Saturday, June 20 | 10:00 PM CEST | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group E | SVT / TV4 |
| Sunday, June 21 | 2:00 AM CEST | Ecuador vs Curaçao | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group E | SVT / TV4 |
| Sunday, June 21 | 6:00 AM CEST | Tunisia vs Japan | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | SVT / TV4 |
| Sunday, June 21 | 6:00 PM CEST | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | SVT / TV4 |
| Sunday, June 21 | 9:00 PM CEST | Belgium vs IR Iran | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | SVT / TV4 |
| Monday, June 22 | 12:00 AM CEST | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | SVT / TV4 |
| Monday, June 22 | 3:00 AM CEST | New Zealand vs Egypt | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | SVT / TV4 |
| Monday, June 22 | 7:00 PM CEST | Argentina vs Austria | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | SVT / TV4 |
| Monday, June 22 | 11:00 PM CEST | France vs Iraq | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group I | SVT / TV4 |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 2:00 AM CEST | Norway vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | SVT / TV4 |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 5:00 AM CEST | Jordan vs Algeria | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | SVT / TV4 |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 7:00 PM CEST | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | SVT / TV4 |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 10:00 PM CEST | England vs Ghana | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group L | SVT / TV4 |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 1:00 AM CEST | Panama vs Croatia | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | SVT / TV4 |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 4:00 AM CEST | Colombia vs Congo DR | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group K | SVT / TV4 |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 9:00 PM CEST | Switzerland vs Canada | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | SVT / TV4 |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 9:00 PM CEST | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group B | SVT / TV4 |
| Thursday, June 25 | 12:00 AM CEST | Scotland vs Brazil | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group C | SVT / TV4 |
| Thursday, June 25 | 12:00 AM CEST | Morocco vs Haiti | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group C | SVT / TV4 |
| Thursday, June 25 | 3:00 AM CEST | Czechia vs Mexico | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | SVT / TV4 |
| Thursday, June 25 | 3:00 AM CEST | South Africa vs Korea Republic | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group A | SVT / TV4 |
| Thursday, June 25 | 10:00 PM CEST | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | SVT / TV4 |
| Thursday, June 25 | 10:00 PM CEST | Ecuador vs Germany | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group E | SVT / TV4 |
| Friday, June 26 | 1:00 AM CEST | Japan vs Sweden | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | SVT / TV4 |
| Friday, June 26 | 1:00 AM CEST | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group F | SVT / TV4 |
| Friday, June 26 | 4:00 AM CEST | Türkiye vs USA | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | SVT / TV4 |
| Friday, June 26 | 4:00 AM CEST | Paraguay vs Australia | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | SVT / TV4 |
| Friday, June 26 | 9:00 PM CEST | Norway vs France | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | SVT / TV4 |
| Friday, June 26 | 9:00 PM CEST | Senegal vs Iraq | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group I | SVT / TV4 |
| Saturday, June 27 | 2:00 AM CEST | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group H | SVT / TV4 |
| Saturday, June 27 | 2:00 AM CEST | Uruguay vs Spain | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group H | SVT / TV4 |
| Saturday, June 27 | 5:00 AM CEST | Egypt vs IR Iran | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | SVT / TV4 |
| Saturday, June 27 | 5:00 AM CEST | New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | SVT / TV4 |
| Saturday, June 27 | 11:00 PM CEST | Panama vs England | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group L | SVT / TV4 |
| Saturday, June 27 | 11:00 PM CEST | Croatia vs Ghana | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group L | SVT / TV4 |
| Sunday, June 28 | 1:30 AM CEST | Colombia vs Portugal | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group K | SVT / TV4 |
| Sunday, June 28 | 1:30 AM CEST | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group K | SVT / TV4 |
| Sunday, June 28 | 4:00 AM CEST | Algeria vs Austria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | SVT / TV4 |
| Sunday, June 28 | 4:00 AM CEST | Jordan vs Argentina | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | SVT / TV4 |
| — ROUND OF 32 (June 28 – July 3, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, June 28 | 9:00 PM CEST | Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | SVT / TV4 |
| Monday, June 29 | 7:00 PM CEST | Group C winners vs Group F runners-up | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 32 | SVT / TV4 |
| Monday, June 29 | 10:30 PM CEST | Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Round of 32 | SVT / TV4 |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 3:00 AM CEST | Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Round of 32 | SVT / TV4 |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 7:00 PM CEST | Group E runners up vs Group I runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | SVT / TV4 |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 11:00 PM CEST | Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 32 | SVT / TV4 |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 3:00 AM CEST | Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 32 | SVT / TV4 |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 6:00 PM CEST | Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 32 | SVT / TV4 |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 10:00 PM CEST | Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 32 | SVT / TV4 |
| Thursday, July 2 | 2:00 AM CEST | Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Round of 32 | SVT / TV4 |
| Thursday, July 2 | 9:00 PM CEST | Group H winners vs Group J runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | SVT / TV4 |
| Friday, July 3 | 1:00 AM CEST | Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Round of 32 | SVT / TV4 |
| Friday, July 3 | 5:00 AM CEST | Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 32 | SVT / TV4 |
| Friday, July 3 | 8:00 PM CEST | Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | SVT / TV4 |
| Saturday, July 4 | 12:00 AM CEST | Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | Miami Stadium, Miami | Round of 32 | SVT / TV4 |
| Saturday, July 4 | 3:30 AM CEST | Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Round of 32 | SVT / TV4 |
| — ROUND OF 16 (July 4 – July 7, 2026) — | |||||
| Saturday, July 4 | 7:00 PM CEST | Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 16 | SVT / TV4 |
| Saturday, July 4 | 11:00 PM CEST | Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Round of 16 | SVT / TV4 |
| Sunday, July 5 | 10:00 PM CEST | Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 16 | SVT / TV4 |
| Monday, July 6 | 2:00 AM CEST | Winner match 79 vs Winner match 80 | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 16 | SVT / TV4 |
| Monday, July 6 | 9:00 PM CEST | Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 16 | SVT / TV4 |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 2:00 AM CEST | Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 16 | SVT / TV4 |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 6:00 PM CEST | Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 16 | SVT / TV4 |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 10:00 PM CEST | Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 16 | SVT / TV4 |
| — QUARTER-FINALS (July 9 – July 11, 2026) — | |||||
| Thursday, July 9 | 10:00 PM CEST | Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Quarter-final | SVT / TV4 |
| Friday, July 10 | 9:00 PM CEST | Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Quarter-final | SVT / TV4 |
| Saturday, July 11 | 11:00 PM CEST | Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Quarter-final | SVT / TV4 |
| Sunday, July 12 | 3:00 AM CEST | Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Quarter-final | SVT / TV4 |
| — SEMI-FINALS (July 14 – July 15, 2026) — | |||||
| Tuesday, July 14 | 9:00 PM CEST | Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Semi-final | SVT / TV4 |
| Wednesday, July 15 | 9:00 PM CEST | Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Semi-final | SVT / TV4 |
| — THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF (July 18, 2026) — | |||||
| Saturday, July 18 | 11:00 PM CEST | Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Third-place playoff | SVT / TV4 |
| — FINAL (July 19, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, July 19 | 9:00 PM CEST | Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Final | SVT / TV4 |
Sweden Team at FIFA World Cup 2026
Sweden sit in Group F — FIFA World Cup 2026 with the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia. The Sweden squad opened with a 5-1 win over Tunisia, then lost 5-1 to the Netherlands. Japan now gives Sweden a direct knockout-route test. A win in Dallas should keep Blagult in the round-of-32 race.
| Date | Kickoff (CEST) | Match | Venue | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, June 15 | 4:00 a.m. CEST | Sweden vs Tunisia | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | SVT |
| Saturday, June 20 | 7:00 p.m. CEST | Netherlands vs Sweden | Houston Stadium, Houston | TV4 |
| Friday, June 26 | 1:00 a.m. CEST | Japan vs Sweden | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | SVT |
The local watch pattern is uneven for Swedish fans. Tunisia started at 4:00 a.m. CEST, Netherlands landed at 7:00 p.m. CEST, and Japan starts at 1:00 a.m. CEST. TV4 handled the Netherlands match, while SVT carries the Tunisia and Japan fixtures. Swedish viewers should match the app to the listed channel before kickoff.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 Free in Sweden?
Yes, FIFA World Cup 2026 is free to watch in Sweden through SVT and TV4 coverage. SVT and TV4 share all 104 matches, with TV4 carrying the larger share. SVT Play handles SVT matches online, while TV4 Play carries TV4 windows. Match allocation still decides which app should open first.
If you mainly follow Sweden, use SVT for Tunisia and Japan, then TV4 for the Netherlands match. If Sweden advance, check TV4 and SVT listings again before the knockout round. The rights route is clear. The daily task is choosing the correct Swedish platform.
FAQs
Where can I watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Sweden?
Sweden viewers can watch World Cup 2026 through SVT and TV4. Streaming runs through SVT Play and TV4 Play, depending on the match allocation.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 free in Sweden?
Yes, FIFA World Cup 2026 is free to watch in Sweden through SVT and TV4 coverage. TV4 carries the larger share, while SVT carries selected matches.
What time did the World Cup start in Sweden?
The World Cup started in Sweden at 9:00 p.m. CEST on Thursday, June 11. Mexico vs South Africa was the opening match on TV4.
What time does Sweden play at World Cup 2026?
Sweden played Tunisia at 4:00 a.m. CEST on June 15 and the Netherlands at 7:00 p.m. CEST on June 20. Japan vs Sweden starts at 1:00 a.m. CEST on Friday, June 26.
Can I stream FIFA World Cup 2026 on my phone in Sweden?
Yes, Swedish viewers can stream World Cup 2026 on phones through SVT Play and TV4 Play. Download the correct app before kickoff and test access inside Sweden.
SVT and TV4 carry all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Sweden across free-to-air coverage and official streaming. Open SVT Play before Japan vs Sweden and use TV4 Play for TV4-assigned matches. Use FIFA World Cup 2026 for the full Sweden schedule, confirmed CEST kickoffs, and Group F tracking.
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