France vs Northern Ireland LIVE streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch pre-World Cup friendly
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Last edition’s World Cup finalists face Northern Ireland after 27 years.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is all set for its commencement, with the World Cup fever increasing with every passing countdown. France, which established their mark after impressive performances in the previous two outings, will be hosting Northern Ireland in a World Cup preparatory friendly at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille. Both nations are set for their ninth official meeting, with France undefeated in all fixtures.
France, led by star striker Kylian Mbappé, is arriving with massive expectations after managing to win the tournament in 2018 and finishing as runners-up in 2022. They sealed their spot for the tournament after topping their UEFA qualification group. France is placed in Group I for the 2026 World Cup, considered by many as the most difficult group in the edition. They will compete alongside Senegal, Norway, and Iraq. They begin their World Cup campaign against Senegal on June 16 at MetLife Stadium in New York.
Northern Ireland, however, failed to qualify for the 2026 edition after a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Italy in the UEFA Qualifiers playoff semi-finals. Despite the disappointment, Michael O’Neill’s side, who have been successfully integrating upcoming young talents on the international stage, will prove to be a difficult opponent for the two-time champions.
When and where will the France vs Northern Ireland match take place?
The game will start at 12:40 a.m. IST on Tuesday, 9 June at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, France.
Where and how to live stream France vs Northern Ireland in India?
No officially confirmed live TV or streaming broadcaster in India for the game.
Where and how to watch this International Friendly live in the UK?
The game can be viewed live in the UK on the BBC.
Where and how to watch France vs Northern Ireland in the USA?
The game can be viewed live in the USA through Fox Sports and Fubo.
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Basil Elias Benoy is a sports journalist with a deep passion for football, cricket, and kabaddi. A devoted supporter of Manchester United and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he combines his academic background in Economics with hands-on experience in sports media. His work ranges from professional sports content creation for digital platforms to on-ground reporting for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.