TF1 poised to lose out on 2026 World Cup rights with M6 ‘in box seat’

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Staff at TF1 have been informed that the French commercial broadcaster will not be pursuing a direct deal with Fifa for the 2026 men’s World Cup with rival M6 said to be close to securing the free-to-air rights.

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