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In Saudi Arabia, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available on Saudi Sports Channel (SSC) and beIN Sports MENA. Saudi Sports Channel (SSC) streams matches at no cost.
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Saudi Sports Channel (SSC) streams the World Cup free in Saudi Arabia. Watching from abroad, or it is geo-blocked? A VPN unlocks it from anywhere.
Saudi Arabia entered the 2022 World Cup as massive underdogs and delivered one of its greatest-ever upsets, beating eventual champions Argentina 2-1 in their opening match in a result that stopped the world. The Saudi Sports Channel provides free-to-air coverage across the MENA region, with beIN Sports offering the complete tournament for subscribers.
beIN Sports holds comprehensive MENA rights. Subscription required for full coverage via satellite or the beIN Connect app.
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Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over Argentina at Qatar 2022, while Argentina were on a 36-match unbeaten run, is widely regarded as the biggest upset in World Cup history. Salem Al-Dawsari's winning goal in the 53rd minute sparked celebrations across the Arab world.
Yes. Saudi Sports Channel (SSC) streams matches free in Saudi Arabia.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is available in Saudi Arabia on Saudi Sports Channel (SSC), beIN Sports MENA.
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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 Saudi Arabia 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 MENA broadcasts all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia with a subscription. SBS On Demand (Australia) also streams all 104 matches free, with BBC iPlayer plus ITVX covering the UK, accessible from Saudi Arabia with a VPN.