The FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway, and football fans across India and the Gulf are looking for the easiest way to catch every match live. This guide covers today’s fixtures, free and legal streaming options by country, and where to watch replays and highlights if you miss kickoff.
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Watch Football Matches for Legally
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Watching in India
India’s broadcast rights for the 2026 World Cup were only finalized in the final days before the tournament. Zee Entertainment signed a long-term FIFA agreement covering this World Cup and the next several FIFA events through 2034. Matches are available across Zee’s TV channels and ZEE5’s digital platform. Select matches, including all games from the quarter-finals onward, are also being shown free-to-air on DD Sports.
Watching in the UAE
beIN Sports holds exclusive World Cup broadcast rights across the entire MENA region, including the UAE. All 104 matches are available to stream through the beIN CONNECT app and the TOD streaming platform, both requiring a beIN Sports subscription. Commentary is available in both Arabic and English.
Watching in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia falls under the same beIN Sports MENA rights deal. Matches can be streamed live through beIN CONNECT or TOD, with full Arabic and English commentary options.
Watching in Qatar
Qatar is also covered under the beIN Sports MENA package, with all matches available via beIN CONNECT and TOD.
Watching in Kuwait
Kuwait is included in the same regional beIN Sports rights deal covering 24 MENA countries, with full access through the beIN CONNECT app.
Traveling during the tournament?
If you’re flying or on a cruise during match days, Sport24 carries all 104 matches on select airlines (including Emirates and Qatar Airways) and cruise lines, so you don’t have to miss a game mid-trip.
Live Scores, Highlights & Replays
Missed kickoff? Here’s where to catch up fast:
- YouTube — FIFA’s official broadcast partners can stream the first 10 minutes of every match free on YouTube, plus select full matches and highlight reels shortly after full time
- Club Official Apps — for team-specific replays and post-match reactions
- Flashscore / SofaScore — live score tracking with minute-by-minute updates
- LiveScore App — instant alerts for goals and final results
Most Anticipated Matches
These dream matchups are drawing the most attention from fans worldwide:
Argentina vs Brazil Portugal vs Spain England vs France Germany vs Italy Brazil vs France Argentina vs Portugal.
Watching live football has evolved from TV-only to any-screen-anytime access. Stay connected to your favorite teams, rivalries, and unforgettable goals no matter where you are in the world. Just grab your device, hit play, and enjoy the beautiful game 
.