How to Watch World Cup 2026 in France (🇫🇷)

Heads up

Some matches are free in France — the rest need a subscription.

Free-to-air: M6 — 54 matches. For full coverage you'll need beIN Sports (all 104, 50 exclusive).

Language

French

Timezone

UTC+1

Primary broadcaster

M6 — 54 matches

Coverage

Mix of free + paid

How to watch — every option

Free-to-air

M6 — 54 matches (all France games)

Cable / satellite

beIN Sports (all 104, 50 exclusive)

Streaming

M6+ (free), beIN Sports CONNECT

Important note

TF1 lost rights for the first time since 1978. France games free on M6.

When matches kick off in France

Late afternoon to late night CET — perfect for evening watch parties.

🇫🇷 France's group-stage schedule

All three group matches on M6 — 54 matches (all France games) or beIN Sports (all 104, 50 exclusive).

MD2Monday, June 22 · 5:00 PM ET ET🇫🇷 France vs 🇮🇶 IraqPhiladelphia →

MD3Friday, June 26 · 3:00 PM ET ET🇫🇷 France vs 🇳🇴 NorwayBoston / Foxborough →

MD1Tuesday, June 16 · 3:00 PM ET ET🇫🇷 France vs 🇸🇳 SenegalNew York / New Jersey →

Full 104-match schedule

Sorted by date — convert to your local time.

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Frequently asked

Is the World Cup free to watch in France?

Partially. M6 — 54 matches (all France games) airs a portion of matches free. To catch the full tournament you'll need beIN Sports (all 104, 50 exclusive).

Where can I stream the World Cup 2026 in France?

Official streaming in France runs through M6+ (free), beIN Sports CONNECT. Availability of free-to-air streams depends on the broadcaster's digital rights.

What time do World Cup matches kick off in France?

Late afternoon to late night CET — perfect for evening watch parties. All times are based on UTC+1.

When does France play at World Cup 2026?

France is in Group I. All three group-stage matches are listed above with local kickoff times and venues. Knockout fixtures depend on the group-stage standings.

Do I need a VPN to watch World Cup 2026 in France?

You do not need a VPN if you're physically in France — the local rights holders stream within the country. VPNs are typically used by travelers abroad who want to access their home-country broadcaster.

Watching from somewhere else?

Broadcaster rights vary wildly by country. Pick yours:

🇺🇸United States 🇬🇧United Kingdom 🇨🇦Canada 🇦🇺Australia 🇲🇽Mexico 🇧🇷Brazil 🇩🇪Germany 🇪🇸Spain 🇯🇵Japan 🇰🇷South Korea 🇦🇷Argentina 🇮🇩Indonesia 🇳🇱Netherlands 🇵🇹Portugal 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia 🇲🇦Morocco 🇳🇬Nigeria 🇿🇦South Africa 🇮🇳India