The countdown is on! In just one month, the Fifa World Cup 2026 kicks off across the United States, Mexico and Canada – and Groupe M6 is preparing an XXL editorial offering across M6, M6+, RTL Radio (France) and social media. 

As the only free-to-air broadcaster of the tournament in France, Groupe M6 will air 54 matches live, including – for the first time in its history – the Fifa World Cup final. 

David Larramendy, Chairman of the Executive Board of Groupe M6, described the tournament as a shared emotional experience that transcends football: “We all remember those moments when everything seems to stop: a last-minute goal, a nerve-racking penalty shoot-out, an evening that brings people together far beyond football. That’s the collective emotion we want audiences to experience.” 

“For Groupe M6, being the only free-to-air broadcaster of the competition in France is a source of pride, but above all a commitment: making this major event accessible to everyone and across every screen.” 

An XXL editorial team 

To cover the tournament, Groupe M6 is mobilising: 

• 15 journalists and presenters, including Ophélie Meunier, Xavier Domergue, Smaïl Bouabdellah, Virginie Sainsily and Jano Resseguié  

• 8 former international players, including Samuel Umtiti, Alain Boghossian, Ludovic Giuly and Benoît Cheyrou  

• Dedicated teams across television, streaming, radio and digital platforms  

Coverage of Les Bleus will be led by Xavier Domergue and Benoît Cheyrou, joined by 2018 World Cup winner Samuel Umtiti and pitch-side reporter Virginie Sainsily. 

Every match night, Ophélie Meunier will host a dedicated World Cup magazine show from Paris featuring analysis, debate, interviews and special guests throughout the competition. 

A multi-platform World Cup experience 

Groupe M6 is extending coverage far beyond live broadcasts: 

On M6+ 

• All 54 matches streamed live and free  

• Highlights, archive footage and behind-the-scenes content  

• Interactive FanXP features including quizzes, polls, predictions and live statistics  

• Additional football documentaries and premium content through a partnership with So Foot  

On RTL radio 

RTL’s sports teams will report directly from the United States and Mexico with: 

• live updates and analysis  

• special programmes and reports  

• podcasts and digital audio content  

• dedicated World Cup radio coverage every evening  

Across social media 

Digital creator Michou will join the coverage team to bring fans closer to the action through exclusive behind-the-scenes content from France matches across TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and X. 

Football across all programming/content 

The World Cup will also feature across entertainment and lifestyle programming throughout the Group, including special football-themed editions of: 

• Tous en Cuisine 

• Scènes de Ménages  

• Un Dîner Presque Parfait  

With just weeks to go until kick-off on 11 June, Groupe M6 is prepared to bring audiences a World Cup experience designed to unite viewers across every screen, platform and generation. 

David Larramendy added: “And as is often the case with football, we still don’t know what will happen… but we already know we’ll experience it together. Roll on 11 June!”