France Takes 54 Free World Cup Matches on M6 Direct
m6 direct will show 54 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free in France. That includes every match of the French national team, plus the semifinals and the final.
For viewers, the practical change is simple: a large slice of the 104-match tournament is available without a subscription. The rest stays split across beIN Sports and M6, with beIN Sports carrying the full competition in France.
M6 Direct and M6+
M6+ will carry match highlights, moments and behind-the-scenes content. Viewers can access M6+ for free by creating an account on the official website or in the dedicated app.
M6+ is available on connected TVs, FAI boxes, iOS and Android devices, the official website and a web browser. It is also accessible through Canal+ offers.
beIN Sports Carries All 104
beIN Sports will broadcast all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in France. It will show 54 matches in co-broadcast with M6 and 50 matches exclusively, including two round-of-16 matches and one quarter-final.
beIN Sports 1 will carry 92 live matches. beIN Sports 2 will carry 12 live matches. The channel costs 15 euros per month with no commitment.
North America and French Time
The tournament began last week in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The six-hour time difference with North America will push many key matches into the middle of the night for French viewers.
That leaves fans choosing between free-to-air games on M6, streaming extras on M6+, and the paid full-tournament option on beIN Sports.
