World Cup: After M6, beIN Sports unveils its coverage, with 104 live matches and 50 exclusive fixtures

Following M6, beIN Sports has also unveiled its comprehensive coverage plan for the 2026 World Cup. As the exclusive broadcaster of the competition, the group will offer all 104 matches of the tournament, including 50 exclusive fixtures. To complement this exceptional coverage, the channel will implement special programming throughout the day, featuring dedicated shows, renowned experts, new faces, and multiple commentary teams.

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The French national team's matches will be commentated by Christophe Josse and Daniel Bravo. Alongside the French team, beIN Sports will also deploy four reporters to follow the daily life of the squad: Clément Grèzes, Alexandre Carré, Guillaume Truillet, and Paul Claret. This setup will allow the channel to offer close coverage of the French team, including matches, training sessions, press conferences, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the competition.

Identified duos to accompany the entire tournament

For the other matches, beIN Sports will rely on several pairs of commentators and analysts. Benjamin Da Silva will be partnered with Omar da Fonseca, Jean-Charles Sabattier with Patrice Guillou, Julien Chaput with Robert Malm, while Philippe Genin will commentate alongside Grégory Paisley. These duos will accompany viewers throughout the competition, with matches scheduled according to the tournament calendar.

Comments made from Paris

For economic reasons, the matches will be broadcast from beIN Sports' Paris studios. The channel will therefore favor a centralized setup, while maintaining a strong editorial presence around the matches and the participating teams. This much-debated decision stems from a cost-control strategy, given that the 2026 World Cup will be held in an expanded format, with a record number of matches to cover.

A special program starting in the morning

The day will begin at 7am with Good Morning AmericaA morning show broadcast until 10 a.m. will be presented alternately by Vanessa Le Moigne and Thomas Villechaize. From 10 a.m. to 17 p.m., beIN Sports will then offer... World Replay, a program dedicated to large formats, the best moments of the previous day's matches and the highlights of previous matchdays.

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The matches scheduled for 18 p.m. and 21 p.m. will be preceded by the Club Americabroadcast one hour before kickoff, the show will be presented in rotation by Thomas Thouroude, Darren Tulett, Florian Genton, and Emmanuel Barth. This pre-match program will serve as a platform to analyze the stakes, break down the lineups, spark discussions, and keep viewers engaged until kickoff.

Consultants: established professionals and new faces

beIN Sports will be able to count on several well-known pundits from its channel, including Luis Fernandez, Marcel Desailly, Brahim Thiam, Sonny Anderson, and Luisa Necib. The channel will also add new faces to its editorial team with the arrival of M'Baye Niang, Gervinho, and Franck Schneider, a former professional referee. Their presence will broaden the range of analysis, encompassing on-field expertise, tactical insights, and referee analysis.

An XXL cover for a historic World Cup

With 104 matches broadcast live, including 50 exclusives, beIN Sports is preparing to offer one of the most extensive coverages in its history for a World Cup. Between the matches, daily shows, pundits, reporters dedicated to the French national team, and pre-match programs, the channel aims to provide continuous coverage of the event from morning till night.