Short answer: France vs Sweden — World Cup Match 77, Round of 32 — kicks off tomorrow, Tuesday June 30 at 5:00 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. Secondary market tickets start at $813 with an average of $1,204 — putting stadium attendance out of reach for most fans on short notice. No general public parking is available at MetLife on any World Cup matchday. For DC and Maryland supporters, the practical play is a watch party: the FIFA Fan Zone on the National Mall shows every knockout-round match live and free, and DC bars are confirmed for Tuesday afternoon coverage.
- Match: France vs Sweden — Match 77, World Cup Round of 32 — Tuesday June 30, 5:00 p.m. ET, MetLife Stadium
- Qualification: France qualified as Group I winners; Sweden advanced as one of the eight best third-place finishers
- Tickets: Secondary market from $813, averaging $1,204 — no day-of stadium ticket sales
- No parking: Zero general parking at MetLife — American Dream Mall at $225 is the only on-site option, pre-purchase only
- NJ Transit: $105 round-trip from NY Penn Station, pre-purchase via NJ Transit app — check availability now
- Free option: FIFA Fan Zone, National Mall, DC — 3rd & 4th Streets — shows all knockout-round matches live
- Advantage: Tuesday 5:00 p.m. kickoff = far easier transit than weekend matches — depart DC around noon
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What Time Is France vs Sweden at MetLife Stadium?
France vs Sweden kicks off at 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday June 30 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — World Cup Match 77, Round of 32. Any tie after 90 minutes goes to extra time and then penalties. The winner advances to the Round of 16. The 5:00 p.m. weekday kickoff is the most transit-friendly time slot of the entire knockout stage for DC and Maryland fans — no weekend crowd competition, no holiday traffic, and NJ Transit running normal service. If you're making the MetLife trip, today is the day to commit.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | France vs Sweden — Match 77 |
| Stage | World Cup Round of 32 |
| Date | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 5:00 p.m. ET |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 |
| Broadcast | FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish) |
| Tickets | Secondary market from $813 — no day-of sales |
Is There Parking at MetLife for France vs Sweden Tomorrow?
No. General public parking is not available at MetLife Stadium on any World Cup matchday — this applies to France vs Sweden on June 30. The massive MetLife parking lots are not open to the public; that space is being used for a fan village, shuttle buses, a staging area, and FIFA staff. The only on-site alternative is limited premium parking at American Dream Mall at $225 per vehicle, available by advance purchase only through JustPark.com via the NYNJ Host Committee. For the full picture of MetLife parking and transit logistics, see the MetLife Stadium parking and transportation guide. Fans driving from DC or Maryland and planning to find parking near MetLife tomorrow will not find it.
How Do DC and Maryland Fans Get to France vs Sweden at MetLife?
The Tuesday 5:00 p.m. kickoff works in transit fans' favor — a noon departure from DC or Baltimore gets you to MetLife before gates open without competing with commuter rush hour. From DC: MARC Penn Line from DC Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station (~55 minutes), continue to New York Penn Station via Amtrak (~90–120 minutes), then NJ Transit to Secaucus Junction, then Meadowlands Rail shuttle to the stadium (~15 minutes). NJ Transit round-trip tickets are $105, pre-purchased via the NJ Transit app — check availability now if attending today. From Baltimore directly: Amtrak from Baltimore Penn Station to New York Penn Station (~2 hours), then NJ Transit as above. Depart Baltimore by 1:00 p.m. for comfortable pre-match arrival. For groups making the trip together from the DC–Baltimore corridor, Bayside's sporting events transportation covers flat-rate charter service to MetLife — one vehicle, one price, no NJ Transit scramble on the return.
Where Can DC and Maryland Fans Watch France vs Sweden?
Most DC and Maryland fans will watch locally — and the region's watch party options for a Tuesday 5:00 p.m. kickoff are strong. A weekday afternoon means accessible crowds and easy Metro access at every venue listed below.
Washington DC — Free Option
The FIFA World Cup Fan Zone on the National Mall between 3rd and 4th Streets shows every knockout-round match free — France vs Sweden at 5:00 p.m. is on the main screen. Free admission, live programming, and easy Metro access from Smithsonian station.
DC Bars — Knockout Coverage Confirmed
World Cup Bar DC on Georgia Avenue has a 20-foot screen with table reservations at $25–$100. Metrobar on Rhode Island Ave NE screens outdoors with no cover. Over/Under Sports Bar at Mt. Vernon Square has rooftop wall-to-wall coverage. Franklin Hall on 14th Street is a dedicated soccer venue with full tournament coverage.
Maryland and Baltimore
Tom's Watch Bar at National Harbor offers waterfront viewing with multiple screens and VIP seating available for knockout matches. Silver Branch Brewing in Silver Spring has confirmed knockout-round watch parties with no cover. In Baltimore, Club Volo and the Canton bar scene are running watch parties through the tournament, with Union Craft Brewing and Top Hat also confirmed for all knockout-stage matches.
| Venue | Location | Cost | Screen |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA Fan Zone | National Mall, DC | Free | Large format |
| World Cup Bar DC | Georgia Ave, DC | $25–$100 reservation | 20-foot screen |
| Metrobar | Rhode Island Ave NE, DC | No cover | 20-foot screen |
| Tom's Watch Bar | National Harbor, MD | VIP options | Multiple screens |
| Silver Branch Brewing | Silver Spring, MD | No cover | Large screen |
| Club Volo | Baltimore | No cover | Multiple screens |
Why Are France the Favorites in This World Cup Match?
France entered the 2026 World Cup as one of the pre-tournament favorites and finished as Group I winners. The squad built around Kylian Mbappé carries the weight of the 2018 World Cup title and the near-miss in the 2022 final, where they lost to Argentina on penalties. A Round of 32 exit against Sweden — who qualified as one of the eight best third-place finishers rather than a group winner — would rank among the tournament's biggest upsets. Sweden's path here is legitimate: finishing third in their group while still advancing demonstrates consistent defensive organization and set-piece threat. For neutral DC and Maryland fans, a 5:00 p.m. Tuesday knockout with genuine upset potential is exactly the kind of watch party match that fills bars by 4:30 p.m.
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Frequently Asked Questions
France vs Sweden confirmed as Match 77, Round of 32 — kickoff Tuesday June 30 at 5:00 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. Ticket prices and transit logistics current as of June 29, 2026.