Football fans based in France will be able to follow the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup via the TF1 group as well as beIN Sports. On January 14, 2016, FIFA announced that it had granted media rights to both organizations to cover matches.
Speficially, as per the terms of this agreement, TF1 has been given permission to feature the top 28 matches at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which includes the best 16 group stage games, the top five matches in the round of 16, the top three fixtures in the quarter-finals, the semi-finals, the third-placed match, and the final.
BeIN Sports, meanwhile, wiill get to cover all of the action from the first game featuring Russia vs. Saudi Arabia all the way to the final on July 15th.
Below, you will find a quick overview of how to tune into all of Les Bleus' games this summer as they aim to conquer their first World Cup since 1998.
When is the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
This year's edition of the famous quadrennial tournament will be played between June 14, 2018 and July 15, 2018.
2018 FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights in France
As noted before, the broadcasting rights in France for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup will be handled by the TF1 group as well as beIN Sports. Both organizations will show all three of France's group stage matches against Australia, Peru, and Denmark, which will be played on June 16th, June 21st, and June 26th.
The opening match and ceremony will also shown both on TV and online via beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TF1, beIN Sports 1, and TF1 Live.
Watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup on TV
French football fans will get to stay on top of the action thanks to FIFA's agreement with both TF1 and beIN Sports, with the latter enjoying coverage of the entire tournament from start to finish. So whether Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba, and the rest of Les Bleus manage to make it to the final or not, you'll still get to support your secondary or (potentially) tertiary team throughout the course of the most entertaining and highly-anticipated footballing tournament on the planet.
Stream the 2018 FIFA World Cup online
Not near a TV set? No problem. You can still cheer on Les Bleus from your computer, phone or tablet by streaming all their games via beIN SPORTS CONNECT and TF1 Live.
Listen to the 2018 FIFA World Cup on radio
If you prefer to go the old-fashioned route like your grandparents did back in the day and tune in via radio, you can check out Radio France, RTL France, RMC and Europe 1, all of which have the rights to cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup both in France and Monaco.
2018 FIFA World Cup match times
The overwhelming majority of fixtures will be played between 14:00 CET and 20:00 CET with the exception of France vs Australia, which kicks off at 12:00 CET. The opening game, which features hosts Russia vs Saudi Arabia, commences at 17:00 CET, while the final also will start at 17:00 CET.
When does France play?
France's group stage games will take place on:
- Saturday, June 16th: France vs. Australia, 12:00 CET on TF1, beIN Sports 1
- Thursday, June 21st: France vs. Peru, 17:00 CET on TF1, beIN Sports 1
- Tuesday, June 26th: Denmark vs. France, 16:00 CET on TF1, beIN Sports 1
Which countries are in France's World Cup Group C:
- Australia
- Peru
- Denmark
Official 2018 World Cup Channels in France
World Cup Fixtures:
Below you will find a detailed list of all 64 games taking place at this summer's World Cup starting from 14th June through the final on 15th July:
