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Archived guide. The 2026 World Cup finished on 19 July 2026 — this page is kept as a record of how the tournament was broadcast in France. For current football, see how to watch football legally while travelling.
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How the 2026 World Cup
was broadcast in France

M6 54 matches free incl all France games; beIN Sports paid for rest

Where to watch in France

UPDATED 2026-05-05
M6 ↗ FREE
App: 6play
Free matches
54
Free streaming
6play
Coverage
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Watching football away from France?

Domestic broadcasters geo-block their streams outside the country, so a subscription you pay for at home stops working the moment you travel. Our evergreen guide explains the legitimate way around it.

How to watch football legally while travelling →

Frequently asked questions

Was the 2026 World Cup free to watch in France?
Partly. M6 54 matches free incl all France games; beIN Sports paid for rest M6 carried the free coverage.
How did fans watch France's coverage from abroad?
Fans travelling abroad used a VPN set to a France server to reach their home broadcaster, since those streams are geo-blocked outside the country. The same approach still works for ongoing domestic league football — see our evergreen guide on watching football legally while travelling.
Which app streamed the World Cup in France?
6play was the main free streaming option in France. Not all 104 matches were available free.

Other countries in Europe

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