Belgium’s match against Egypt drew a television audience of 4.125 million viewers in France on Monday evening, according to data from Toute la télé. This figure represents 24.5% of the television audience share, making it the most-watched program of the night.
The match significantly outperformed the popular French film ‘Camping’, which was viewed by 1.712 million people on TF1. ‘Camping’ features a cast of well-known French actors including Franck Dubosc, Gérard Lanvin, and Mathilde Seigner. The only other program to come close to the football match in viewership was ‘Meurtres au paradis’ on France 2, which attracted 2.670 million viewers.
The strong viewership for the Belgium-Egypt fixture suggests a high level of interest in international football within France. This comes ahead of France’s own upcoming match against Senegal, leading to speculation that television ratings will be even higher for Les Bleus’ game. A report suggests that French television channels should consider cancelling other programming to accommodate the expected demand for the France-Senegal match.
Elsewhere in football news, AC Milan has reportedly identified a replacement for manager Massimiliano Allegri. There are also reports linking Paris Saint-Germain with a move for an unnamed French international player. Further reports detail potential issues with Neymar’s fitness, suggesting a possible withdrawal from upcoming matches. Several articles focus on predictions and analysis for various Coupe du Monde 2026 matches, including Brazil vs Morocco, France vs Senegal, Portugal vs RD Congo, and Austria vs Jordan.
There is also news regarding Ligue 1, with Gourvennec reportedly seeking €2 million from FC Nantes. Speculation also surrounds a possible unexpected return to Manchester United for an unnamed player.
