As the exclusive broadcaster for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ across 24 countries in the MENA region, beIN SPORTS has announced its star-studded commentary and analysis team.
Featuring over 80 world-class presenters, analysts, and reporters, this lineup represents the largest and most diverse broadcast team in the history of the tournament.
The network’s unparalleled coverage will include expert analysis from legendary international icons, such as David Silva, Ruud Gullit, Marcel Desailly, Robert Pirès, and Ashley Cole, alongside trailblazing voices from the women’s game, including Nadia Nadim and Lianne Sanderson.
This international expertise is complemented by a powerful regional contingent of football legends from all eight qualifying Arab nations, including icons like Mohammed Aboutrika, Yasser Al-Qahtani, and Romain Saïss.
Collectively, the punditry team boasts over 2,800 international caps, ensuring viewers receive deep, professional insights throughout the tournament.
beIN SPORTS remains the only destination to catch all 104 matches of the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup™ live and exclusive. The tournament will be broadcast in Arabic, English, and French, with high-quality 4K HDR production across 8 dedicated channels.
With an extensive team of roving reporters stationed in host cities, beIN SPORTS is set to deliver comprehensive, round-the-clock coverage, bringing fans closer to every historic moment of the 2026 games.
“For the biggest FIFA World Cup™ ever, we have assembled a team that reflects the scale and spirit of this global event,” said Mohammed Al-Bader, Managing Director of beIN Channels – MENA. “We are committed to delivering an exceptional, immersive experience for our audiences across the Middle East and North Africa.”
