Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup in France: TV Channels and Streaming Options
If you're in France, TF1 and M6 offer free-to-air broadcasts for the biggest matches, including every game featuring the French national team. For those wanting full coverage, beIN Sports holds rights to all 104 matches on pay-TV, with live streams available via beIN Connect. Kick-off times are given in Europe/Paris time.
Free-to-Air Television
- TF1: Free access covering France's matches, the tournament opener, knockout stages, and the final.
- M6: Also free, focusing on the group stage plus Round of 32 and Round of 16 games.
Free Streaming Services
- TF1+: Watch TF1’s matches live or catch up with replays at no cost.
- M6+ (6play): Offers live streaming of M6 matches along with on-demand content; free but ad-supported.
Pay-TV Options
- beIN Sports: Starting at €15 per month, subscribers get access to every match with multi-camera views.
Paid Streaming
- beIN Connect: Streaming service beginning at €15 per month that broadcasts all matches live.
Common Questions
Are France’s matches free to watch within France?Yes, all games involving Les Bleus air on TF1 without charge, including group and knockout stages. You can stream these live or watch replays on TF1+.
Viewing Outside France
For fans outside France, broadcasters vary across countries like the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.
