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How to watch France at the 2026 World Cup

Every France group-stage match airs on FOX broadcastall three are 100% free over the air with a $30 antenna. Mbappé's World Cup is on broadcast TV. Every France match also airs on Telemundo in Spanish — free with the same antenna, or streaming on Peacock Premium ($7.99/mo).

★ Quick answer

3 of 3 France group matches air on FOX broadcast (FREE) · All 3 on Telemundo (Spanish, FREE).

Cheapest way to watch every France match: a $30 antenna — that's it.

France's Group I matches

Match 1 of 3

France vs Senegal

Tuesday, June 16 · 3:00 PM ET
MetLife Stadium · New York/New Jersey
Group I match · 82,500 capacity
English
FOX
✓ FREE with antenna
Spanish
Telemundo
✓ FREE with antenna · Peacock $8/mo
Match 2 of 3

France vs Iraq

Monday, June 22 · 5:00 PM ET
Lincoln Financial Field · Philadelphia
Group I match · 69,596 capacity
English
FOX
✓ FREE with antenna
Spanish
Telemundo
✓ FREE with antenna · Peacock $8/mo
Match 3 of 3

Norway vs France

Friday, June 26 · 3:00 PM ET
Gillette Stadium · Boston
Group I match · 65,878 capacity
English
FOX
✓ FREE with antenna
Spanish
Telemundo
✓ FREE with antenna · Peacock $8/mo
★ Cheapest path

$30 antenna · one-time

All three France group matches air on FOX broadcast. A $30 indoor antenna catches every match in 1080p — free, no subscription, forever. The Mohu Leaf 50 ($45) and Antop AT-400BV ($90) are the 28-year-installer picks. Pair with Peacock ($8) if you want Spanish-language commentary on Telemundo.

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The team

Head coach: Didier Deschamps

Star player: Kylian Mbappé

Runners-up in 2022, champions in 2018. Didier Deschamps in his fourth and final World Cup as head coach — he steps down after the tournament. Kylian Mbappé is now Real Madrid's star and the face of Les Bleus.

Common questions

How can I watch France at the 2026 World Cup for free?

All three of France's group-stage matches air on FOX broadcast, which is free over the air with a $30 antenna. You can watch every single France match without paying for cable or a streaming subscription.

What channel is France's first match on?

France's first match — France vs Senegal on Tuesday, June 16 at 3:00 PM ET — airs on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish. Venue: MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey.

Can I stream France's World Cup matches in Spanish?

Yes. Every France match airs on Telemundo in Spanish — free over the air with an antenna. Every match also streams on Peacock Premium ($7.99/mo).

What is the cheapest way to watch France at the 2026 World Cup?

A $30 indoor antenna. All three France group-stage matches air on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) — both free over the air. Total cost: $30 one-time, no subscription.

What time are the France World Cup matches?

France vs Senegal — Tuesday, June 16 at 3:00 PM ET in New York/New Jersey on FOX. France vs Iraq — Monday, June 22 at 5:00 PM ET in Philadelphia on FOX. Norway vs France — Friday, June 26 at 3:00 PM ET in Boston on FOX.

Who is on the France squad?

France is coached by Didier Deschamps. Star player: Kylian Mbappé. Runners-up in 2022, champions in 2018. Didier Deschamps in his fourth and final World Cup as head coach — he steps down after the tournament. Kylian Mbappé is now Real Madrid's star and the face of Les Bleus.

Keep going

Last verified June 9, 2026 against FOX Sports + Telemundo official broadcast schedules. Match times in Eastern Time. Knockout-round broadcast assignments depend on the bracket and are confirmed match-by-match — we re-check after each group-stage round.