On July 6, 2026, the FIFA World Cup match between France and Belgium drew over 16 million viewers on French broadcaster M6, according to Médiamétrie. The quarterfinal clash, which ended in a 2-1 victory for France, peaked at 16.4 million viewers, making it the most-watched program of the year in France.
The match, held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, saw goals from Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann for France, while Romelu Lukaku scored for Belgium. The high viewership reflects strong interest in the tournament, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
M6, which broadcast the match live, reported a 68% audience share among viewers aged 4 and above. The previous record for the tournament was held by the opening match, which drew 12.5 million viewers on TF1.
