Qatar, as the host of the 2022 World Cup and home of the beIN Sports empire, has a unique World Cup relationship. Qatari fans benefit from Al Kass TV's free-to-air World Cup coverage alongside beIN's premium offering, making Qatar one of the best-served markets in the Middle East for both free and paid viewing.
beIN Sports is headquartered in Doha, Qatar, and holds the primary MENA World Cup broadcasting rights. Premium subscription required for all-match access.
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Qatar hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first Arab and Middle Eastern nation to do so. The tournament was moved to November-December to avoid summer heat, making it the only World Cup held outside the traditional June-July window in the tournament's modern era.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is available in Qatar on Al Kass TV, beIN Sports.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026 and runs through to the final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
The 2026 World Cup opening match kicks off on June 11, 2026 at 20:00 CDT (01:00 UTC on June 12). In Qatar the opening match starts at June 12 at 04:00 AST. Subsequent matches run daily until the final on July 19, 2026, with kick-off times of 15:00, 18:00, and 21:00 CDT on most matchdays.
Yes. beIN Sports broadcasts all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with a subscription. SBS On Demand (Australia) also streams all 104 matches free, with BBC iPlayer plus ITVX covering the UK, accessible from Qatar with a VPN.