How to Watch the 2026 World Cup in France
TF1 broadcasts a selection of World Cup matches free in France, including all Les Bleus games and the final. beIN Sports carries the full tournament. TF1+ is the free streaming option; myCANAL or beIN Connect for paid access.
French broadcasters
| Service | Language | Cost | VPN? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free-to-air; TF1+ for streaming | French | Free | No |
| beIN Sports | French | ~€15/mo | No |
TF1 — free coverage
TF1 is France's most-watched private broadcaster and holds free-to-air rights for the World Cup. Under French sports broadcasting rules, certain events of major national interest — including the World Cup final and France national team matches — must be available free-to-air. TF1 is that broadcaster.
The exact list of free matches includes at minimum all France matches and the final. TF1 typically negotiates additional games, often including semi-finals and high-profile group stage fixtures.
Streaming on TF1+
TF1+ (tf1plus.fr) is TF1's free streaming service. Live matches air simultaneously on TF1+ with ads. A free account is required — registration takes a minute with just an email address.
TF1+ apps are available on iOS, Android, Smart TVs, Apple TV, Fire TV, and in-browser. TF1+ is geo-restricted to France — a VPN is required outside the country.
Over the air
TF1 is channel 1 on TNT (Télévision Numérique Terrestre) — France's digital free-to-air platform. Available in all major French cities and most of the country with a standard rooftop or indoor antenna.
beIN Sports — full tournament
beIN Sports holds rights to all 104 matches and is the only way to watch every game in French. It carries all group stage matches, including those not on TF1, plus every knockout round.
beIN Sports costs around €15/month standalone. It's also included in Canal+ bundles and myCANAL (Canal+'s streaming service), which may be a better deal if you already subscribe to Canal+.
How to subscribe
- beIN Connect — standalone streaming subscription at beinsports.com. Apps for iOS, Android, Smart TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, and browser.
- myCANAL — Canal+'s streaming platform includes beIN Sports in the Canal+ Ciné Séries and Canal+ Sport packages. Good option if you already use Canal+.
- Freebox, SFR, Bouygues — most French ISP TV packages include beIN Sports as an add-on.
Watching from outside France?
TF1+ is geo-restricted to France. A VPN connected to a French server restores access — useful for French expats, Francophones abroad, or anyone traveling during the tournament.
For full tournament coverage outside France, BBC iPlayer (UK) streams all 104 matches free in English with a VPN to a UK server — no subscription needed.
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Watching on specific devices
Smart TV
TF1+ and beIN Sports apps are available on Samsung, LG, and Sony Smart TVs. Search by name in your TV's app store if not pre-installed.
Fire TV / Apple TV
TF1+ and beIN Sports both have Fire TV and Apple TV apps. Find them in the Appstore or App Store by searching the service name.
Mobile
TF1+ and beIN Sports apps are on iOS and Android. TF1+ is free to download and use; beIN Sports requires an active subscription.
Browser
tf1plus.fr streams live and on-demand free in-browser. beinsports.com requires a beIN Connect login for live access.