M6 Official Broadcaster of the Two World Cup : Fifa 2026TM and Fifa 2030TM
07 Marzo 2024 - 8:38AM
Business Wire
Regulatory News:
M6 Group (Paris:MMT) is happy to announce that it has acquired
exclusive free-to-air rights from FIFA for the majority of matches
in two of world football's major competitions :
FIFA World Cup 2026TM in the USA, Canada and Mexico, from
June to July 2026.
FIFA World Cup 2030TM in Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
This event marks the first centenary of the competition, the first
three matches will take place in South America.
M6 holds the rights to 54 of the best matches in each
competition whose will now total 104. Each competition will feature
a new round of 1/16 finals, giving the hope of an additional French
team match.
Already a broadcaster of UEFA Euro 2024, the Europa League until
June 2024, the Champions League Final from 2025 to 2027 and matches
for the French women's football team until 2027, M6 Group, with
this major acquisition, has strengthened its offering of free
events in sport and established itself as a major sports
broadcaster in France.
Nicolas de Tavernost : « We are delighted with this
historical agreement for M6 Group and to welcome this legendary
competition to our channels. This commitment reflects the Group's
deep commitment and leadership in sport. »
David Larramendy : « This major investment demonstrates
the determination of M6 Group to pursue its development and attract
massive audiences on its channels to consolidate its leadership in
France. We can’t wait to support the French football team through
our channels and streaming platform M6+. »
Romy Gai, FIFA Chief Business Officer : « FIFA is
delighted to welcome Groupe M6 as the official free-to-air
broadcaster of the 2026 and 2030 editions of the FIFA World Cup,
with an expanded format. The agreement with the M6 Group will
enable French viewers to enjoy free-to-air broadcasts of the main
matches of these two global events. We are delighted with this
long-term partnership with the M6 Group, which will undoubtedly
contribute to the success and popularity of our flagship
competitions in France. »
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/ myriam.pinot@m6.fr
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