France vs. Morocco World Cup Match Draws 16.1 Million Viewers

France's dominant 2-0 victory against Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final captivated the nation, drawing an impressive 16.1 million viewers to M6. The broadcast secured a commanding 72.8% share of the total television audience on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

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16.1 million supporters watched France's victory, representing 72.8% of the public.

The match, which featured goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé in the second half, reached its peak viewership at 10:47 p.m., with 18.1 million fans tuning in to witness France's qualification for the semi-finals. The broadcast also performed exceptionally well among key demographics, achieving an 85.8% share among women aged under 50 responsible for purchasing decisions and 87.4% among the 25-49 age group.

Prior to the match, M6's "Mag" program, dedicated to the World Cup and hosted by Ophélie Meunier, also proved highly popular. The show, featuring sports commentators and French team supporters, averaged 2.54 million viewers, representing a 15.9% audience share in prime time.

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A peak of 18.1 million viewers was recorded at 10:47 p.m.

Other programs that evening included a rerun of the series "La Stagiaire" on France 3, which garnered 1.85 million viewers (10.3% share), and an episode of the police series "Zodiaque" on TF1, attracting 1.86 million viewers (10.2% share). France 2's documentary series "Et ça vous fait rire?" drew 1.74 million viewers (10.2% share).

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The 'Mag' show, presented by Ophélie Meunier, gathered an average of 2.54 million people.