Football fans are in for a historic tournament as the FIFA World Cup expands to 48 teams and 105 matches for the first time. The competition will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
In the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, Mexico beat South Africa 2-0, while South Korea beat Czechia 2-1.
If you are a big football fan and plan to follow the game from home, here are the best platforms to follow all the time.
CONNECT
beIN CONNECT offers a tournament package to watch all 104 matches live. In addition to live games, subscribers can access expert analysis, pre-match preparations, post-match discussions and special World Cup programmes. beIN SPORTS has also launched dedicated channels with plenty of daily news on the competition.
YouTube
As FIFA’s official partner of the World Cup, YouTube will provide fans with a variety of tournament content. Fans can enjoy match highlights, behind-the-scenes videos and exclusive content. What else? FIFA’s official YouTube channel will also show memorable moments from past World Cup matches.
FIFA+
Fans who want scores, stats and tournament updates in one place, FIFA+ remains the best app. The system provides live scores, match statistics, news and exclusive content.
Football fans can also enjoy live shows across Dubai and Abu Dhabi at popular venues such as JBR, Palm Jumeirah, and Reem Mall.
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