Two Months to Go: Arab Football Takes Centre Stage at FIFA World Cup 2026 on TOD

With just two months to go until kick-off on June 11, anticipation for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is building across the MENA region, and this year, it feels closer to home than ever before.

TOD, the streaming platform by beIN MEDIA GROUP and the official streaming home of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in MENA, is gearing up to deliver every match, moment, and milestone to fans across the region.

This edition marks a historic shift for Arab football. For the first time, eight Arab national teams, including Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq, will take part in the tournament, the highest representation the region has ever seen on football’s biggest stage.

Following Morocco’s run to the semi-finals in FIFA WC Qatar 2022TM, rewriting what was possible for Arab teams, expectations are higher, belief is stronger, and the spotlight on Arab football has never been brighter. From North Africa to the Gulf, fans will be watching not just for results, but for defining moments that could reshape the global football narrative.

The tournament also features some of the most compelling storylines in world football. Regional heroes such as Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, Jordan’s Mousa Al-Taamari, and Qatar’s Akram Afif will take centre stage, carrying both national pride and growing global expectations. 

They will be joined by international icons including Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, and a new generation of rising stars, setting up a tournament defined by both legacy and transition.

From Morocco’s clash with Brazil to Tunisia facing the Netherlands, Egypt meeting Belgium, and Algeria and Jordan both taking on Argentina, the group stage delivers high-stakes encounters from the outset, placing Arab teams head-to-head with football’s global elite.

Peter Mrkic, Managing Director of TOD-MENA, said:"From the first whistle to the final moments, FIFA World Cup 2026™ represents a defining chapter not only for global football, but for the Arab world. After proudly hosting the tournament for the first time, the region returns with its biggest-ever presence at the FIFA World Cup, featuring more Arab teams on the world stage than ever before. This is a moment of pride, progress, and possibility. Our role is to ensure fans experience every unforgettable moment of the tournament on the device of their choice through the most immersive, digital‑first experience possible. ”

As fans prepare for kick-off, TOD continues to enhance its platform to deliver a seamless, immersive viewing experience. From 4K streaming and multilingual commentary to personalised discovery, catch-up features, and TOD360 innovations such as interactive timelines, automated highlights, FanZones, and MultiView, the platform is designed to match the scale and intensity of the tournament.