beIN SPORTS, the premier broadcaster in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), is set to begin its one-month countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on Monday, 11 May.
The 23rd edition of the tournament, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will be the first to feature 48 teams, including a historic eight nations from the Arab world.
Multi-Channel & Bi-Lingual Programming
To celebrate the milestone, beIN will provide extensive coverage across beIN SPORTS 1, beIN SPORTS NEWS, and beIN SPORTS ENGLISH 1. The programming schedule includes:
Archive Content: Re-living the best matches and moments from past tournaments.
Team Documentaries: In-depth features on the road to 2026 in both Arabic and English.
Live Global Reporting: Real-time updates and reactions from beIN’s international correspondent network.
Exclusive Live Studio Broadcast
A special two-and-a-half-hour live studio will air at 19:00 MECCA (16:00 GMT) on beIN SPORTS 1 and beIN SPORTS NEWS.
The broadcast will feature expert analysis of the 16 host venues and the preparations of the eight participating Arab teams: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Iraq.
Launch of beIN SPORTS MAX Channels
The milestone also marks the launch of six dedicated beIN SPORTS MAX channels.
These channels will be the exclusive home for all 104 matches, offering live coverage with commentary in Arabic, English, and French.
“Our comprehensive coverage reflects beIN’s commitment to world-class production as we countdown to the biggest tournament in football history,” said Mohammed Al Bader, Managing Director of beIN Channels – MENA.
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ officially kicks off on 11 June, with Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.
