Tunisia is one of Africa's most consistent World Cup qualifiers, having appeared six times including a memorable 2022 campaign where they defeated France in the group stage. Wataniya 1 provides free coverage while beIN Sports offers the most comprehensive paid package for Tunisian subscribers.
Premium sports broadcaster with comprehensive World Cup rights across the MENA region. Subscription required through local cable operators or the beIN Sports Connect app.
Watching from outside Tunisia?
BBC iPlayer and ITVX together stream all 104 matches free and are geo-restricted to the UK. A VPN lets Tunisian viewers watch the full tournament at no cost.
VPN use is legal in most countries. Always check local regulations.
Did You Know?
Tunisia became the first African nation to win a World Cup match when they defeated Mexico 3-1 at the 1978 tournament — a historic moment that proved African football could compete at the very highest level a full decade before the continent's breakthrough was widely recognised.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is available in Tunisia on Wataniya 1, beIN Sports.
Yes. SBS On Demand (Australia) streams all 104 World Cup matches completely free, and BBC iPlayer with ITVX (UK) carries the full tournament between them. These services are geo-restricted but a VPN such as NordVPN (https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=149286&url_id=902) unlocks them from Tunisia. Get NordVPN - 74% Off
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 Tunisia the opening match starts at June 12 at 02:00 CET. 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 Tunisia with a subscription. SBS On Demand (Australia) also streams all 104 matches free, with BBC iPlayer plus ITVX covering the UK, accessible from Tunisia with a VPN.