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Where to watch France vs. Northern Ireland live stream, TV channel, start time for international friendly originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
France conclude their 2026 World Cup preparations with a friendly against Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday.
Les Bleus suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast in their first tournament warm-up last week, and they will be eager to put on a better show for their home fans before heading off to their training base at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Northern Ireland failed to qualify for the World Cup after losing to Italy in the UEFA playoff semifinals. This will be their first meeting with France since a 1-0 friendly loss back in August 1999.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
France vs. Northern Irelandlive stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this World Cup warm-up match in the U.S.:
TV channel: FS 2
Live stream: FOX One, Fubo
This game is being broadcast via Fox on channel FS2. There is also a live stream option via FOX One, while Fubo subscribers can also catch the action.
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What time does France vs. Northern Irelandkick off?
This World Cup warm-up clash takes place at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, France and kicks off on Monday, June 8 at 9:10 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Mon, Jun. 8 | 3:10 p.m. |
| Central Time | Mon, Jun. 8 | 2:10 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Mon, Jun. 8 | 1:10 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Mon, Jun. 8 | 12:10 p.m. |
International friendly fixture schedule this week
All times ET.
Monday, June 8
- Netherlands vs. Uzbekistan (2:45 p.m.)
- Niger vs. Mauritania (3 p.m.)
- France vs. Northern Ireland (3:10 p.m.)
Tuesday, June 9
- DR Congo vs. Chile (11 a.m.)
- Russia vs. Trinidad and Tobago (1 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 10
- Portugal vs. Nigeria (3:45 p.m.)
- England vs. Costa Rica (4 p.m.)
- Bolivia vs. Algeria (4 p.m.)
When does the 2026 World Cup start?
The World Cup begins on Thursday, June 11. The opening game is between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa, at the Azteca in Mexico City.
The game will kick off at 3 p.m. ET.
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