United Arab Emirates FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule
UAE viewers get a full GST World Cup schedule, with beIN Sports carrying the paid television and streaming route.
beIN Sports holds paid United Arab Emirates rights for all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. The United Arab Emirates FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule lists beIN Sports MAX, beIN CONNECT, and TOD. Viewers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah should treat access as subscription viewing. Daily channel placement can still change, so check beIN before kickoff.
Mexico vs South Africa started at 11:00 p.m. GST on Thursday, June 11. The United Arab Emirates did not qualify after Iraq won their AFC playoff tie. Still, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iran, Egypt, Morocco, and Iraq give local fans strong regional interest. Those dates are easier to follow with the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule.
United Arab Emirates FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule — Quick Facts
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official broadcaster | beIN Sports |
| TV channel | beIN Sports (beIN SPORTS MAX channels) |
| Streaming platform | beIN CONNECT and TOD |
| Free or paid | Paid television and paid streaming |
| Matches covered | All 104 matches |
| Commentary language | Arabic and English |
| Opening match kickoff | June 11, 2026 — Mexico vs South Africa — 11:00 p.m. GST — Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City |
| World Cup Final | July 19, 2026 — 11:00 p.m. GST — New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford |
| United Arab Emirates team qualified | No |
| United Arab Emirates team group | N/A |
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in United Arab Emirates — TV and Online
On TV — beIN Sports
beIN Sports is the television package UAE viewers should track for World Cup 2026. FIFA's media partner list names beIN Sports for the Middle East and North Africa. beIN's match coverage uses dedicated beIN SPORTS MAX channels, including Arabic and English feeds. Use the wider FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasting coverage if you compare UAE access with other countries.
Online and Mobile — beIN CONNECT and TOD
TOD and beIN CONNECT handle online viewing for UAE subscribers. Use TOD through the official streaming route at TOD. Download TOD from the App Store or Google Play, or use the web player. Test your login and device before the first match you plan to watch.
United Arab Emirates FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Match Schedule
All times use Gulf Standard Time (GST). Matches run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
| Date | Kickoff (GST) | Match | Venue | Group / Stage | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — GROUP STAGE (June 11 – June 27, 2026) — | |||||
| Thursday, June 11 | 11:00 PM GST | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | beIN Sports |
| Friday, June 12 | 6:00 AM GST | Korea Republic vs Czechia | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | beIN Sports |
| Friday, June 12 | 11:00 PM GST | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group B | beIN Sports |
| Saturday, June 13 | 5:00 AM GST | USA vs Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | beIN Sports |
| Saturday, June 13 | 11:00 PM GST | Qatar vs Switzerland | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group B | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, June 14 | 2:00 AM GST | Brazil vs Morocco | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group C | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, June 14 | 5:00 AM GST | Haiti vs Scotland | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, June 14 | 8:00 AM GST | Australia vs Türkiye | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group D | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, June 14 | 9:00 PM GST | Germany vs Curaçao | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group E | beIN Sports |
| Monday, June 15 | 12:00 AM GST | Netherlands vs Japan | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | beIN Sports |
| Monday, June 15 | 3:00 AM GST | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | beIN Sports |
| Monday, June 15 | 6:00 AM GST | Sweden vs Tunisia | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | beIN Sports |
| Monday, June 15 | 8:00 PM GST | Spain vs Cabo Verde | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | beIN Sports |
| Monday, June 15 | 11:00 PM GST | Belgium vs Egypt | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | beIN Sports |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 2:00 AM GST | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | beIN Sports |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 5:00 AM GST | IR Iran vs New Zealand | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | beIN Sports |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 11:00 PM GST | France vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | beIN Sports |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 2:00 AM GST | Iraq vs Norway | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | beIN Sports |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 5:00 AM GST | Argentina vs Algeria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | beIN Sports |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 8:00 AM GST | Austria vs Jordan | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | beIN Sports |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 9:00 PM GST | Portugal vs Congo DR | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | beIN Sports |
| Thursday, June 18 | 12:00 AM GST | England vs Croatia | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group L | beIN Sports |
| Thursday, June 18 | 3:00 AM GST | Ghana vs Panama | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | beIN Sports |
| Thursday, June 18 | 6:00 AM GST | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group K | beIN Sports |
| Thursday, June 18 | 8:00 PM GST | Czechia vs South Africa | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group A | beIN Sports |
| Thursday, June 18 | 11:00 PM GST | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group B | beIN Sports |
| Friday, June 19 | 2:00 AM GST | Canada vs Qatar | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | beIN Sports |
| Friday, June 19 | 5:00 AM GST | Mexico vs Korea Republic | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | beIN Sports |
| Friday, June 19 | 11:00 PM GST | USA vs Australia | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group D | beIN Sports |
| Saturday, June 20 | 2:00 AM GST | Scotland vs Morocco | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | beIN Sports |
| Saturday, June 20 | 4:30 AM GST | Brazil vs Haiti | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group C | beIN Sports |
| Saturday, June 20 | 7:00 AM GST | Türkiye vs Paraguay | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | beIN Sports |
| Saturday, June 20 | 9:00 PM GST | Netherlands vs Sweden | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group F | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, June 21 | 12:00 AM GST | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group E | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, June 21 | 4:00 AM GST | Ecuador vs Curaçao | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group E | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, June 21 | 8:00 AM GST | Tunisia vs Japan | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, June 21 | 8:00 PM GST | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, June 21 | 11:00 PM GST | Belgium vs IR Iran | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | beIN Sports |
| Monday, June 22 | 2:00 AM GST | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | beIN Sports |
| Monday, June 22 | 5:00 AM GST | New Zealand vs Egypt | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | beIN Sports |
| Monday, June 22 | 9:00 PM GST | Argentina vs Austria | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | beIN Sports |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 1:00 AM GST | France vs Iraq | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group I | beIN Sports |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 4:00 AM GST | Norway vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | beIN Sports |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 7:00 AM GST | Jordan vs Algeria | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | beIN Sports |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 9:00 PM GST | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | beIN Sports |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 12:00 AM GST | England vs Ghana | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group L | beIN Sports |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 3:00 AM GST | Panama vs Croatia | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | beIN Sports |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 6:00 AM GST | Colombia vs Congo DR | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group K | beIN Sports |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 11:00 PM GST | Switzerland vs Canada | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | beIN Sports |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 11:00 PM GST | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group B | beIN Sports |
| Thursday, June 25 | 2:00 AM GST | Scotland vs Brazil | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group C | beIN Sports |
| Thursday, June 25 | 2:00 AM GST | Morocco vs Haiti | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group C | beIN Sports |
| Thursday, June 25 | 5:00 AM GST | Czechia vs Mexico | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | beIN Sports |
| Thursday, June 25 | 5:00 AM GST | South Africa vs Korea Republic | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group A | beIN Sports |
| Friday, June 26 | 12:00 AM GST | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | beIN Sports |
| Friday, June 26 | 12:00 AM GST | Ecuador vs Germany | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group E | beIN Sports |
| Friday, June 26 | 3:00 AM GST | Japan vs Sweden | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | beIN Sports |
| Friday, June 26 | 3:00 AM GST | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group F | beIN Sports |
| Friday, June 26 | 6:00 AM GST | Türkiye vs USA | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | beIN Sports |
| Friday, June 26 | 6:00 AM GST | Paraguay vs Australia | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | beIN Sports |
| Friday, June 26 | 11:00 PM GST | Norway vs France | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | beIN Sports |
| Friday, June 26 | 11:00 PM GST | Senegal vs Iraq | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group I | beIN Sports |
| Saturday, June 27 | 4:00 AM GST | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group H | beIN Sports |
| Saturday, June 27 | 4:00 AM GST | Uruguay vs Spain | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group H | beIN Sports |
| Saturday, June 27 | 7:00 AM GST | Egypt vs IR Iran | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | beIN Sports |
| Saturday, June 27 | 7:00 AM GST | New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, June 28 | 1:00 AM GST | Panama vs England | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group L | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, June 28 | 1:00 AM GST | Croatia vs Ghana | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group L | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, June 28 | 3:30 AM GST | Colombia vs Portugal | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group K | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, June 28 | 3:30 AM GST | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group K | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, June 28 | 6:00 AM GST | Algeria vs Austria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, June 28 | 6:00 AM GST | Jordan vs Argentina | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | beIN Sports |
| — ROUND OF 32 (June 28 – July 3, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, June 28 | 11:00 PM GST | Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | beIN Sports |
| Monday, June 29 | 9:00 PM GST | Group C winners vs Group F runners-up | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 32 | beIN Sports |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 12:30 AM GST | Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Round of 32 | beIN Sports |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 5:00 AM GST | Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Round of 32 | beIN Sports |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 9:00 PM GST | Group E runners up vs Group I runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | beIN Sports |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 1:00 AM GST | Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 32 | beIN Sports |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 5:00 AM GST | Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 32 | beIN Sports |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 8:00 PM GST | Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 32 | beIN Sports |
| Thursday, July 2 | 12:00 AM GST | Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 32 | beIN Sports |
| Thursday, July 2 | 4:00 AM GST | Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Round of 32 | beIN Sports |
| Thursday, July 2 | 11:00 PM GST | Group H winners vs Group J runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | beIN Sports |
| Friday, July 3 | 3:00 AM GST | Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Round of 32 | beIN Sports |
| Friday, July 3 | 7:00 AM GST | Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 32 | beIN Sports |
| Friday, July 3 | 10:00 PM GST | Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | beIN Sports |
| Saturday, July 4 | 2:00 AM GST | Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | Miami Stadium, Miami | Round of 32 | beIN Sports |
| Saturday, July 4 | 5:30 AM GST | Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Round of 32 | beIN Sports |
| — ROUND OF 16 (July 4 – July 7, 2026) — | |||||
| Saturday, July 4 | 9:00 PM GST | Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 16 | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, July 5 | 1:00 AM GST | Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Round of 16 | beIN Sports |
| Monday, July 6 | 12:00 AM GST | Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 16 | beIN Sports |
| Monday, July 6 | 4:00 AM GST | Winner match 79 vs Winner match 80 | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 16 | beIN Sports |
| Monday, July 6 | 11:00 PM GST | Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 16 | beIN Sports |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 4:00 AM GST | Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 16 | beIN Sports |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 8:00 PM GST | Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 16 | beIN Sports |
| Wednesday, July 8 | 12:00 AM GST | Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 16 | beIN Sports |
| — QUARTER-FINALS (July 9 – July 11, 2026) — | |||||
| Friday, July 10 | 12:00 AM GST | Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Quarter-final | beIN Sports |
| Friday, July 10 | 11:00 PM GST | Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Quarter-final | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, July 12 | 1:00 AM GST | Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Quarter-final | beIN Sports |
| Sunday, July 12 | 5:00 AM GST | Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Quarter-final | beIN Sports |
| — SEMI-FINALS (July 14 – July 15, 2026) — | |||||
| Tuesday, July 14 | 11:00 PM GST | Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Semi-final | beIN Sports |
| Wednesday, July 15 | 11:00 PM GST | Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Semi-final | beIN Sports |
| — THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF (July 18, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, July 19 | 1:00 AM GST | Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Third-place playoff | beIN Sports |
| — FINAL (July 19, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, July 19 | 11:00 PM GST | Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Final | beIN Sports |
Key Matches to Watch in United Arab Emirates
UAE viewers should circle five fixtures first. Mexico vs South Africa started on June 11 at 11:00 p.m. GST. Brazil vs Morocco follows on June 14 at 2:00 a.m. GST. Spain vs Saudi Arabia starts on June 21 at 8:00 p.m. GST. Portugal vs Uzbekistan lands on June 23 at 11:00 p.m. GST. The final starts on July 19 at 11:00 p.m. GST.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 Free in United Arab Emirates?
No, FIFA World Cup 2026 is not free in the United Arab Emirates. beIN Sports and TOD carry the UAE viewing route through paid access. Free-to-air match availability has not been confirmed. Check beIN before matchday if a free window appears.
If you already subscribe to beIN, start with the beIN SPORTS MAX channel listing. If you plan to stream, confirm beIN CONNECT or TOD access before kickoff. That protects you from last-minute login problems. It also keeps viewers away from unsafe streams.
FAQs
Where can I watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in United Arab Emirates?
UAE viewers can watch FIFA World Cup 2026 through beIN Sports. Television coverage uses beIN SPORTS MAX channels, while streaming runs through beIN CONNECT and TOD.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 free in United Arab Emirates?
No, FIFA World Cup 2026 should be treated as paid in the United Arab Emirates. beIN Sports and TOD access require a subscription unless beIN confirms a free match window.
What time does the World Cup start in United Arab Emirates?
The opening match started at 11:00 p.m. GST on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Mexico vs South Africa was the first local UAE kickoff.
What is the best match to watch from United Arab Emirates?
Spain vs Saudi Arabia is one of the strongest regional matches for UAE viewers. It starts at 8:00 p.m. GST on Sunday, June 21.
Can I stream FIFA World Cup 2026 on my phone in United Arab Emirates?
Yes, UAE viewers can stream through beIN CONNECT or TOD on mobile devices. Download the app and test your account before the match you want.
beIN Sports carries all 104 matches in the United Arab Emirates through beIN SPORTS MAX, beIN CONNECT, and TOD. Subscribe to beIN or TOD before June 11 and test your login on the device you will use. Use FIFA World Cup 2026 for the full UAE schedule, confirmed GST kickoffs, and live tournament tracking.
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