The FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally here, and while the tournament is taking place across North America, football fans in the UAE won’t miss a moment of the action.

From dedicated fan zones and sports bars to live TV coverage and streaming platforms, there are plenty of ways to follow all 104 matches from the opening game on June 11 through to the final on July 19.

How to watch the World Cup at home or with friends at sports pubs

For viewers in the UAE, beIN Sports remains the official broadcaster of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Every match will be shown live across beIN SPORTS MAX channels and streamed via beIN CONNECT, with coverage available in Arabic, English and French. The network will also offer 4K HDR broadcasts and extensive pre- and post-match analysis.

Football fans can also stream matches through TOD by beIN. As part of a partnership with talabat, eligible talabat pro annual subscribers can receive a complimentary one-year entertainment subscription that includes access to World Cup coverage. Features include MultiView, 4K streaming, match highlights and interactive viewing tools.

Catch the action at Dubai’s fan zones

For fans who prefer the big-match atmosphere, Dubai is packed with venues screening the tournament.

Among the biggest attractions is the McGettigan’s FIFA Fan Zone at Bla Bla, JBR, which will show all 104 matches and feature live entertainment throughout the tournament. Tickets start from Dh60 and are redeemable for food and beverages.

Other popular options include:

• The Irish Village in Al Garhoud
• Goose Island Tap House at FIVE LUXE, JBR
• Palm Arena at Marriott Resort, Palm Jumeirah 
• K-West Sports Bar, Palm Jumeirah 
• Seven Sports Bar, Palm Jumeirah
• McCafferty's Irish Bar & Restaurant, JVC
• The Coterie, Ibn Battuta
• The Garden Project, Emirates Hills
• Kickers, Dubai Sport City
• Lock Stock and Barrel, JBR, Business Bay and Barsha Heights
• Double Decker, Swissotel Al Murooj
• The Dubliner’s, Al Garhoud 
• The Pub English Bar, Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira

Many venues are extending operating hours to accommodate late-night and early-morning kick-offs.

Where to watch in Abu Dhabi

In the capital, the standout destination is the McGettigan’s Fan Zone at Reem Mall.

Spanning 45,000 square feet, the venue will screen every World Cup match and offers entry from Dh60, fully redeemable on food and drinks.

Other places to catch the games in the capital:

• Bubblix, Al Zahiyah
• Porters English Pub, Grand Millenium
• Cooper’s Bar & Restaurant at Park Rotana

Be ready for some late nights

UAE fans should prepare for unusual kick-off times, with many matches scheduled at 11pm, 2am and 5am Gulf Standard Time throughout the tournament.

Kick-off times in the UAE

Thursday, June 11

(1) Mexico vs South Africa: 11pm

Friday, June 12 

(2) South Korea vs Czechia: 6am

(3) Canada vs Bosnia: 11pm

Saturday, June 13

(4) USA vs Paraguay: 5am
(8) Qatar vs Switzerland: 11pm

Sunday, June 14

(7) Brazil vs Morocco: 2am

(5) Haiti vs Scotland: 5am

(6) Australia vs Türkiye: 8am

(10) Germany vs Curacao: 9pm

Monday. June 15

(11) Netherlands vs Japan: 12am
(9) Ivory Coast vs Ecuador: 3am

(12) Sweden vs Tunisia: 6am
(14) Spain vs Cape Verde: 8pm
(16) Belgium vs Egypt: 11pm

Tuesday, June 16

(13) Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay: 2am
(15) Iran vs New Zealand: 5am
(17) France vs Senegal: 11pm

Wednesday, June 17

(18) Iraq vs Norway: 2am
(19) Argentina vs Algeria: 5am
(20) Austria vs Jordan: 8am
(23) Portugal vs DR Congo: 9pm

Thursday, June 18

(22) England vs Croatia: 12am
(21) Ghana vs Panama: 3am
(24) Uzbekistan vs Colombia: 6am
(25) Czechia vs South Africa: 8pm
(26) Switzerland vs Bosnia: 11pm

Friday, June 19

(27) Canada vs Qatar: 2am
(28) Mexico vs South Korea: 5am
(32) USA vs Australia: 11pm

Saturday, June 20

(30) Scotland vs Morocco: 2am
(29) Brazil vs Haiti: 4.30am
(31) Türkiye vs Paraguay: 7am
(35) Netherlands vs Sweden: 9pm

Sunday, June 21

(33) Germany vs Ivory Coast: 12am

(34) Ecuador vs Curacao: 4am
(36) Tunisia vs Japan: 8am
(38) Spain vs Saudi Arabia: 8pm
(39) Belgium vs Iran: 11pm

Monday, June 22

(37) Uruguay vs Cape Verde: 2am
(40) New Zealand vs Egypt: 5am
(43) Argentina vs Austria: 9pm

Tuesday, June 23

(42) France vs Iraq: 1am
(41) Norway vs Senegal: 4am
(44) Jordan vs Algeria: 7am
(47) Portugal vs Uzbekistan: 9pm

Wednesday, June 24

(45) England vs Ghana: 12am
(46) Panama vs Croatia: 3am
(48) Columbia vs DR Congo: 6am
(51) Switzerland vs Canada: 11pm
(52) Bosnia vs Qatar: 11pm

Thursday, June 25

(49) Scotland vs Brazil: 2am
(50) Morocco vs Haiti: 2am
(53) Czechia vs Mexico: 5am
(54) South Africa vs South Korea: 5am

Friday, June 26

(55) Curacao vs Ivory Coast: 12am
(56) Ecuador vs Germany: 12am
(57) Japan vs Sweden: 3am
(58) Tunisia vs Netherlands: 3am
(59) Turkey vs USA: 6am
(60) Paraguay vs Australia: 6am
(61) Norway vs France: 11pm
(62) Senegal vs Iraq: 11pm

Saturday, June 27

(65) Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia: 4am
(66) Uruguay vs Spain: 4am
(63) Egypt vs Iran: 7am
(64) New Zealand vs Belgium: 7am

Sunday, June 28

(67) Panama vs England: 1am
(68) Croatia vs Ghana: 1am
(71) Columbia vs Portugal: 3.30am
(72) DR Congo vs Uzbekistan: 3.30am

(69) Algeria vs Austria: 6am
(70) Jordan vs Argentina: 6am

(73) Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group B: 11pm

Monday, June 29

(76) Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group F

Tuesday, June 30

(74) Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D/F: 12.30am
(75) Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group C: 5am
(78) Runner-up Group E vs Runner-up Group I: 9pm

Wednesday, July 1

(77) Winner Group I vs 3rd Group C/D/F/G/H: 1am
(79) Winner Group A vs 3rd group C/E/F/H/I: 5am
(80) Winner Group L vs 3rd Group E/H/I/J/K: 8pm

Thursday, July 2

(82) Winner Group G vs 3rd Group A/E/H/I/J: 12am
(81) Winner Group D vs 3rd Group B/E/F/I/J: 4am
(84) Winner Group H vs Runner-up Group J: 11pm

Friday, July 3

(83) Runner-up Group K vs Runner-up Group L: 3am
(85) Winner Group B vs 3rd Group E/F/G/I/J: 7am
(88) Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group G: 10pm

Saturday, July 4

(86) Winner Group J vs Runner-up Group H: 2am
(87) Winner Group K vs 3rd Group D/E/I/J/L: 5.30am
(90) Winner Match 73 vs Winner Match 75

Sunday, July 5

(89) Winner Match 74 vs Winner Match 77: 1am

Monday, July 6

(91) Winner Match 76 vs Winner Match 78: 12am
(92) Winner Match 79 vs Winner Match 80: 4am
(93) Winner Match 83 vs Winner Match 84: 11pm

Tuesday, July 7

(94) Winner Match 81 vs Winner Match 82: 4am
(95) Winner Match 86 vs Winner Match 88: 8pm

Wednesday, July 8

(96) Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 87: 12am

Quarter finals – Friday, July 10

(97) Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90: 12am
(98) Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94: 11pm

Sunday, July 12, 

(99) Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92: 1am
(100) Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96: 5am

Semifinals – Tuesday, July 14

(101) Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98: 11pm

Wednesday, July 15,  

(102) Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100: 11pm

Third place game – Sunday, July 19

(103) Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102: 1am

Finals – Sunday, July 19

(104) Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102: 11pm

Whether you’re watching from your sofa, joining thousands of supporters at a fan zone or settling into your favourite sports bar, there will be no shortage of ways to experience football’s biggest tournament this summer.

Note: All match schedules and timings are subject to change.