beIN SPORTS, the world’s leading sports network, has announced its extensive coverage plans for the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
The broadcaster said it will provide full live studio coverage of all 104 matches across 24 countries, alongside 17 hours of daily programming in Arabic, English, and French. The coverage will feature expert analysis from some of the biggest names in football.
At its headquarters in Doha, beIN SPORTS will operate four advanced studios equipped with the latest production technologies, including virtual and augmented reality graphics, and full digital integration to deliver an immersive viewing experience throughout the tournament.
Arabic coverage will run daily from 17:00 to 09:30 Makkah time on beIN SPORTS MAX 1–4, ensuring complete broadcast of all 104 matches. English-language coverage will also be available for every game on beIN SPORTS MAX 5, airing 15 hours daily from 18:00 to 09:00 Makkah time, supported by on-ground reporting from correspondents across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
French coverage will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS MAX 6, mirroring beIN SPORTS France’s official FIFA World Cup transmission.
All six MAX channels will feature continuous programming, including live matches, daily studio shows, previews, reviews, and in-depth analysis. Signature programmes such as The Last Word and World Today will anchor daily coverage, alongside documentaries and live reports from host cities.
Meanwhile, beIN SPORTS NEWS will provide 17.5 hours of daily live coverage in Arabic throughout the tournament, covering breaking news, team updates, press conferences, and match reactions, supported by a network of 18 reporters stationed across the three host countries.
To enhance accessibility, sign language interpretation will also be available for viewers with hearing impairments across the region.
According to Mohammed Al Bader, Managing Director of beIN Channels – MENA, the network is building on its legacy as the exclusive FIFA World Cup broadcaster in the MENA region since 2014 and its experience from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to deliver unmatched coverage of the 2026 edition.
He added that despite the scale and complexity of the upcoming tournament, beIN is fully prepared to provide comprehensive, on-the-ground coverage across 16 host cities, ensuring audiences do not miss any key moments from training sessions to fan zones.
Online coverage will also be extensive, with beIN CONNECT and TOD streaming all 104 matches live in HD, along with key studio programming.
A dedicated digital platform will feature team pages, prediction games, live scores, exclusive content, and real-time notifications for match events, scores, and breaking news.
