A World Cup first is going down in the Meadowlands.
On Tuesday, June 30, Kylian Mbappé’s 3-0 France will meet Alexander Isak’s 1-1-1 Sweden in the World Cup — for the first time in the clubs’ histories — at East Rutherford, NJ’s MetLife Stadium.
And, as of now, last-minute tickets are still available for this cutthroat, do-or-die round of 32 match that will send the victor to the round of 16…and the loser home.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats was $728 including fees on SeatGeek.
100-level seats start at $838 including fees.
Make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout (Editor’s Note: this discount is only valid for users’ first purchase on SeatGeek).
“We’ve been labeled as favorites before and, after what we did in the last three matches, that hasn’t gone away,” France head coach Didier Deschamps said. “But it’s back to square one now…we have to face a team who have nothing to lose and can give us some problems.”
And, while Deschamps is rightly making sure his elite squad is fully prepared, oddsmakers list the dominant Les Bleus as an overwhelming -400 favorites on Tuesday.
Still, the Blågult remains confident about their chances.
“If you look at our history, we’ve beaten more formidable teams before,” Sweden assistant coach Sebastian Larsson told Reuters. “Even though it’s France, there’s reason to believe. And hopefully the players feel the same way.”
As noted above, Tuesday’s showdown will be the first time France and Sweden meet in the World Cup. Prior to this match, the clubs have played 23 times dating back to 1955. Les Bleus has won 12 of those battles on the pitch while Blågult took six. The other five were draws.
Want to be there to chant “Allez les Bleus” for the French or shout “Kanna På” to support the Swedes?
We’re here to help you make that happen.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about France and Sweden’s 2026 World Cup match at MetLife Stadium below.
What do tickets cost to see France play Sweden at MetLife?
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets by section at MetLife Stadium for the France vs. Sweden World Cup game on June 30.
| MetLife Stadium sections | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| 300 level | $728 (including fees) |
| 200 level | $829 (including fees) |
| 100 level | $838 (including fees) |
What other World Cup matches will be at MetLife Stadium in 2026?
A complete calendar including all four remaining World Cup matches (other than the England-Panama showdown) at MetLife Stadium dates and start times can be found below.
What’s the best way to get to MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches?
Although transit to the World Cup has undoubtedly been a hot topic, there are quite a few options to get to the Meadowlands for the games (rather than walk as some out-of-towners have suggested).
These are your best bets:
• Eat the $105 round-trip cost (slashed from a previously-announced $150) and take the NJT. Trains will be running back and forth to Secaucus Junction where you can transfer to the Meadowlands rail line, which takes you two minutes away from the Stadium.
• Board the official NYNJ Stadium Shuttle. Direct round-trip buses can be picked up at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, Midtown East in Manhattan, and the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Park-and-Ride in New Jersey. Be aware that tickets must be secured in advance through the New Jersey Transit World Cup platform. The major downside here? Potential traffic. The major upside? The Post reported that “round-trip bus fares for fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been cut by 75%…from $80 to $20.”
• Risk everything and book an Uber or Lyft. There are drop-off and pick-up zones outside MetLife. The major detractor here are likely exorbitant surge pricing and wait times. Proceed with caution here!
Who plays for France and Sweden?
Both teams’ complete rosters can be found here:
| France roster | Sweden roster |
|---|---|
| Mike Maignan (Goalkeeper) | Viktor Johansson (Goalkeeper) |
| Robin Risser (Goalkeeper) | Kristoffer Nordfeldt (Goalkeeper) |
| Brice Samba (Goalkeeper) | Jacob Widell Zetterström (Goalkeeper) |
| Lucas Digne (Defender) | Hjalmar Ekdal (Defender) |
| Malo Gusto (Defender) | Gabriel Gudmundsson (Defender) |
| Lucas Hernández (Defender) | Isak Hien (Defender) |
| Theo Hernández (Defender) | Herman Johansson (Defender) |
| Ibrahima Konaté (Defender) | Gustaf Lagerbielke (Defender) |
| Jules Koundé (Defender) | Victor Lindelöf (Defender) |
| Maxence Lacroix (Defender) | Eric Smith (Defender) |
| William Saliba (Defender) | Carl Starfelt (Defender) |
| Dayot Upamecano (Defender) | Elliot Stroud (Defender) |
| N’Golo Kanté (Midfielder) | Daniel Svensson (Defender) |
| Manu Koné (Midfielder) | Taha Ali (Midfielder) |
| Adrien Rabiot (Midfielder) | Yasin Ayari (Midfielder) |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni (Midfielder) | Lucas Bergvall (Midfielder) |
| Warren Zaïre-Emery (Midfielder) | Jesper Karlström (Midfielder) |
| Maghnes Akliouche (Forward) | Benjamin Nygren (Midfielder) |
| Bradley Barcola (Forward) | Ken Sema (Midfielder) |
| Rayan Cherki (Forward) | Mattias Svanberg (Midfielder) |
| Ousmane Dembélé (Forward) | Besfort Zeneli (Midfielder) |
| Désiré Doué (Forward) | Alexander Bernhardsson (Forward) |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta (Forward) | Anthony Elanga (Forward) |
| Kylian Mbappé (Forward) | Viktor Gyökeres (Forward) |
| Michael Olise (Forward) | Alexander Isak (Forward) |
| Marcus Thuram (Forward) | Gustaf Nilsson (Forward) |
Complete 2026 World Cup schedule
High-profile contests between all remaining clubs will go down at venues all over the U.S., Mexico and Canada this summer.
To make sure you’re in the loop, you can find SeatGeek’s complete schedule of all upcoming matches here.
Huge 2026 concerts at MetLife Stadium
Hoping to catch a concert or three this summer, too?
You’re in luck.
Many of the biggest names in music are swooping into MetLife Stadium these next few months. Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• BTS (Aug. 1-2)
• Usher with Chris Brown (Aug. 7-8)
• Bruno Mars with RAYE and DJ Pee Wee (Aug. 21-22, 25-26)
• Ed Sheeran (Sept. 4-5)
• Karol G (Sept. 17-18)
What are the other events coming to the Meadowlands? Check out MetLife Stadium’s complete 2026 calendar to find the show or game for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
