This will be one of the big events of the first day of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. Like the France-Senegal, Brazil-Morocco or England-Croatia posters. On the night of June 16 to 17, from 3 a.m., the Argentinian world champions will put their trophy on the line against the Algerians. A highly anticipated match which will not have the expected response.
This match played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City will not be broadcast unencrypted in France. A choice revealed and accepted by M6 which this Wednesday lifted the veil on its coverage of the World Cup this summer. With necessarily big losers at stake.
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“ Unfortunately, at 3 a.m., even if a lot of people can wake up, there will not be as many people as at other matches that we have chosen », explains Guillaume Charles, General Director of programs for the sixth channel to our colleague from French Football Weekly Jean-Sébastien Grond.
M6 will broadcast 54 matches unencrypted and free of charge during this 2026 World Cup with 48 participants – out of a total of 106 confrontations. To see the other duels of the tournament, you will have to go through the beIN Sports antennas subject to subscription. Or a no-obligation cost of 15 euros per month.
