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Erling Haaland netted his fifth goal of the 2026 World Cup in Norway’s win over Ivory Coast, keeping him just ahead of France’s in-form duo Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, who each have four goals to their name. The French pair will be eager to close that gap when France take on Sweden in the round of 32.

This all-European knockout fixture between France and Sweden will be broadcast live and free in the United Kingdom on ITV1, while fans can also stream the action through ITVX.

Pre-match coverage begins at 9:15 PM, with the kick-off set for 10:00 PM. The broadcast will come from ITV’s Brooklyn studio, where a star-studded line-up of presenters, pundits and commentators will guide viewers through all the action from the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Mark Pougatch will anchor tonight’s broadcast, steering the pre-match discussions and analysis as both teams prepare for their crucial encounter. Joining him in the studio will be ITV’s seasoned football voice, Gary Neville, who will provide expert insights on one of three all-UEFA contests in this World Cup’s second round.

Neville will be joined by two icons of Arsenal’s 1990s era, adding some nostalgic flair to the coverage. Ian Wright, a prolific striker who scored 128 First Division and Premier League goals for Arsenal between 1991 and 1998, will share his thoughts on the game. Wright was instrumental in helping the Gunners secure a domestic cup double in 1992–93 and later a Premier League and FA Cup double in 1997–98. The former England international, who earned 33 caps and scored nine goals for the Three Lions, remains one of the most popular figures in British football.

Alongside him will be Patrick Vieira, one of Manchester United’s fiercest rivals during Wright’s later years at Highbury. The French midfield general lifted three Premier League titles with Arsenal and played a pivotal role in France’s 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 triumphs. Vieira’s insight into the French squad promises to add depth to ITV’s tactical discussions ahead of kick-off.

When the match gets underway in New Jersey, commentary duties will be handled by the iconic duo of Jon Champion and Ally McCoist. Champion, one of the most recognisable voices in football broadcasting, will lead the play-by-play, while McCoist, the former Scotland and Rangers striker, provides colour commentary and analysis. McCoist finished his illustrious playing career with 19 international goals and an impressive haul of 10 league titles.

As France prepare to battle Sweden for a place in the last 16, all eyes will be on Mbappe and Dembele to see if they can continue their scoring streaks and challenge Haaland for the tournament’s top scorer honour. With a strong line-up of pundits and commentators, ITV promises comprehensive, insightful, and entertaining coverage for football fans tuning in across the UK.