The 2026 FIFA World Cup started on June 11 and runs until July 19, featuring 48 teams and a record number of matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico. With games spread over three countries, careful planning is essential for fans who want to follow every fixture.
Match schedule and kick‑off times
Round‑of‑16 action begins with Match 95, where Argentina meets Egypt at 8 pm in Atlanta, USA on Wednesday, July 8. Later that night, Match 96 sees Switzerland take on Colombia at midnight in Vancouver, Canada on Friday, July 10.
The quarter‑finals unfold with France versus Morocco at midnight in Foxborough, USA (Match 97) and Spain against Belgium at 11 pm in Los Angeles, USA (Match 98) on Sunday, July 12. Norway faces England at 1 am in Miami, USA (Match 99), followed by the winners of Matches 95 and 96 meeting at 5 am in Kansas City, USA (Match 100). Semi‑finals arrive on Tuesday, July 14 in Arlington, USA (Match 101) and Wednesday, July 15 in Atlanta, USA (Match 102), both kicking off at 11 pm. The tournament concludes with a third‑place playoff in Miami on Sunday, July 19 at 1 am (Match 103) and the final in New Jersey at 11 pm the same night (Match 104).
How to watch in the UAE
The official broadcast rights for the FIFA World Cup in the UAE and the wider Middle East and North Africa region belong to beIN SPORTS. This network is the only place to watch every match of the tournament live.
beIN SPORTS provides coverage in both Arabic and English, ensuring that viewers can enjoy the full schedule in their preferred language. App users can also download a World Cup wall chart to keep track of fixtures and kick‑off times.
With the complete fixture guide and beIN SPORTS as the sole broadcaster, UAE fans have all the tools they need to follow the 2026 World Cup from start to finish.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch the 2026 World Cup in UAE?
The 2026 World Cup is exclusively broadcast in the UAE on beIN SPORTS, offering live coverage in Arabic and English.
