France Inter has launched a new radio program called “Zoom Zoom Club” to provide dedicated coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup [1].
The initiative ensures French-language listeners have a consistent daily touchpoint for analysis and reporting throughout one of the world's most-watched sporting events. By dedicating specific time slots to the tournament, the broadcaster aims to capture the high public interest surrounding the competition.
The program is hosted by Mehdi Maïzi and Matthieu Noël [1]. The broadcaster said the show airs Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. [1]. This schedule provides a consistent late-afternoon window for listeners to catch up on the day's results and upcoming matches.
Coverage extends through the weekends under a different format. From Friday to Sunday, the station airs a program titled “À la régulière spéciale Coupe du Monde” [1]. This structure allows the network to maintain a presence across the entire week while pivoting to a special edition format for the high-density match schedules typically found on Saturdays and Sundays.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19, 2026 [1]. The “Zoom Zoom Club” and its weekend counterparts will remain active throughout this window to track the progress of the tournament.
France Inter is utilizing its platform to blend sports reporting with the personality-driven hosting style of Maïzi and Noël. The move reflects a broader strategy to integrate major global events into the daily radio cycle, ensuring that sports coverage is not relegated to occasional updates but is instead a primary pillar of the weekday schedule.
“France Inter will launch the radio programme “Zoom Zoom Club” to cover the 2026 FIFA World Cup”
The launch of a dedicated daily slot for World Cup coverage indicates the high commercial and cultural value of the FIFA tournament for European public broadcasters. By creating a branded show like 'Zoom Zoom Club' rather than relying on standard news bulletins, France Inter is attempting to build a loyal daily audience around the event's specific timeline.
