M6 will be deploying special coverage on Sunday for the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The channel will begin broadcasting at 7:15 pm, more than an hour and a half before kickoff at 8:50 pm at MetLife Stadium in New York. Analysis, guests, reports, the closing ceremony, the halftime show, and the trophy presentation will fill this final evening of the World Cup. The match will be broadcast live and free on M6 and M6+. Xavier Domergue and Benoît Cheyrou will provide commentary for this highly anticipated final between the last two teams still in contention for the world title.
The broadcast will begin at 19:15 pm with Ophélie Meunier.
The evening will begin with a special edition of Le Mag , presented by Ophélie Meunier. She will be joined by Smaïl Bouabdellah, Laure Lepailleur, SoAnne, Ludovic Guilly, and Johan Djourou to guide viewers through to kickoff. The program will revisit the journeys of Spain and Argentina, the final preparations of both teams, and the atmosphere around MetLife Stadium. Analysis, guests, and reports will also highlight the sporting stakes of this final and provide the latest information before the players take to the pitch. Reporting teams will be on hand throughout the weekend to follow the behind-the-scenes action of the competition, gather reactions from fans, and recount the final hours of this World Cup being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The closing ceremony was broadcast before the final
M6 will also broadcast the closing ceremony held before the match. This event will officially mark the end of several weeks of competition and will precede the arrival of the two finalists on the pitch. The channel will continue its coverage throughout the match, until the trophy is presented to the new world champion. Player reactions, celebrations on the field, and the final images of the tournament will be included in this special evening.
Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS announced for the halftime show
The final will also feature the first-ever halftime show in FIFA World Cup history. Several international artists are slated to perform at MetLife Stadium. Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and conductor Gustavo Dudamel are all expected to participate in this exceptional show. The performance will be broadcast live during the break between the two halves of the Spain-Argentina final. This musical program will give the match a dimension comparable to major American sporting events, with a production specifically designed for the stadium and broadcast to viewers worldwide.
A special broadcast starting Saturday evening
The coverage will begin on Saturday, July 18th at 20:40 PM with a special program broadcast from Paris. The show will revisit the highlights of the World Cup, the latest matches, and the images that defined the tournament. This edition will also feature the third-place match between France and England, scheduled for the same evening, as well as the latest developments in the Spain-Argentina final.
France vs. England at 22:50 PM for third place
France will face England on Saturday, July 18th at 22:50 PM at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Both teams will be looking to finish the competition on the podium after their elimination in the semi-finals. The match will be broadcast live and free on M6 and M6+. Julien Brun, Samuel Umtiti, and Virginie Sainsily will be providing commentary for this third-place match. After this third-place game, all eyes will be on MetLife Stadium, where Spain and Argentina will battle for the world title on Sunday evening. M6 will begin its coverage at 19:15 PM before the final kicks off at 20:50 PM.
