Six key updates for life in France: World Cup, renovation tool, car-sharing, immigration rules, and more
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Summary
This article is a curated roundup of six essential topics for people living in France. It covers: the 2026 men's football World Cup kicking off in Canada, Mexico, and the USA (with limited free-to-air TV availability in France); a new French government online tool that estimates property value increases from renovations; a growing vehicle hire network across urban and rural France reducing car ownership needs; potential tighter French immigration rules on visas and residency permits under family reunification; and a French buy-and-sell website similar to Craigslist.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledThe 2026 men's football World Cup is scheduled to kick off on Thursday in Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
Not all matches will be available on free-to-air TV in France.
An online French government tool estimates how much value renovations add to a property.
A growing vehicle hire network across urban and rural France is reducing the need for car ownership.
France is considering tighter immigration rules affecting visas and residency permits under family reunification.
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