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Northern Ireland take on France on Monday in Les Bleus’ final match on home soil before heading to World Cup 2026.
Michael O’Neill’s side, who fell short of reaching this summer’s tournament after suffering play-off heartbreak against Italy in March, will be keen to test themselves against one of the best teams in world football.
Northern Ireland beat Guinea 1-0 on Thursday, with Tom Atcheson scoring and being sent off in a tepid friendly victory, but will face a very different challenge in Lille.
France are one of the favourites to win World Cup 2026 and will want to sign off in front of their home fans in style.
Didier Deschamps’s side kick their tournament off on Tuesday 16 June, when they face Senegal in their Group I opener.
Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch France v Northern Ireland on TV and online.
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When is France v Northern Ireland?
France v Northern Ireland will take place on Monday 8 June 2026.
Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information.
France v Northern Ireland kick-off time
France v Northern Ireland will kick off at 8:10pm.
What TV channel is France v Northern Ireland on?
The game will be shown live on BBC Three and BBC Two Northern Ireland.
Coverage starts at 7:30pm – with a host of familiar faces set to provide pre-match, halftime, and post-match analysis.
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How to live stream France v Northern Ireland online
Fans can also tune in to stream or watch France v Northern Ireland online on BBC iPlayer.
The live coverage is available on a range of platforms across multiple devices.
Is France v Northern Ireland on radio?
Unfortunately this match will not be aired on national radio. Check your local BBC radio station for more information.
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Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.
