Where to watch the 2026 World Cup in France: pubs, sports bars, TV channels and livestream platforms

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest of its kind, with 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Preparations are already well underway for many supporters, with thousands having secured tickets and planned out their journeys in anticipation of following their teams in person.

However, not everyone will be making the trip, as the majority of fans will experience the tournament from home; some will gather around televisions, while others will stream matches online.

Given France are among the leading contenders to lift the trophy, excitement is building across the country, so Les Bleus supporters – and neutrals alike – will be eager to know exactly how to catch every single kick.

With that in mind, Football Grounds Guide has everything you need to know about how and where to watch the 2026 World Cup live in France.

Where to watch the 2026 World Cup in France

France is a nation that lives and breathes football, so there will be no shortage of places to catch the action throughout the tournament.

Major cities like Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Lille, Toulouse, Nice and Bordeaux are packed with sports bars, pubs and fan-friendly venues that regularly show live football on big screens.

Every match will also be available through official television broadcasters and streaming platforms for those who prefer to watch from home.

Pubs and sports bars to watch the 2026 World Cup in France

There is no shortage of places to catch the 2026 World Cup in France, with pubs and sports bars across the major cities known for screening big football matches and major tournaments.

Paris

In Paris, popular spots include The Bombardier in the Latin Quarter, Café Oz at Châtelet and Grands Boulevards, and Belushi's near Gare du Nord and Canal Saint-Martin. Both The Bombardier and Belushi's are already advertising World Cup 2026 coverage on their websites.

Marseille

Marseille has several pubs that draw the football crowd, with The Queen Victoria and O'Malley's on the Vieux-Port among the popular choices. 

Lyon

Lyon offers lively screenings at long-standing sports pubs such as The Smoking Dog in Vieux Lyon and the Wallace Bar in Saint-Paul.

Bordeaux

In Bordeaux, the Houses of Parliament in Saint-Pierre and the Connemara are among the go-to spots when major matches are on.

Opening hours and screening schedules can change, so it is worth checking directly with each venue before heading out.

TV channels and streaming platforms showing the 2026 World Cup in France

The broadcasting landscape looks different this time around, as the 2026 World Cup marks the first edition since 1978 that TF1 will not air any matches. 

Instead, the rights have been split between a free-to-air commercial network and a premium pay-TV broadcaster, giving French supporters several ways to follow the tournament, whether through traditional television broadcasts or online streaming services.

The main free-to-air broadcaster for the tournament will be M6, which is set to show 54 matches live, including all France matches, the opening game, both semi-finals and the final.

BeIN Sports will also provide full coverage of the tournament, broadcasting all 104 matches live across its channels.

Fans who prefer to watch online can stream M6's matches live on the M6+ platform, while beIN Sports subscribers can access every game of the tournament through the beIN SPORTS CONNECT streaming service on their phones, tablets, laptops and smart TVs.

Another option is Molotov TV, a popular French streaming platform that lets users watch live TV channels online, and fans can use it to stream M6's World Cup coverage as a convenient alternative to traditional television.