Every 2026 FIFA World Cup match airs live in Egypt, from the group stage to the 19 July final.
Here’s where to watch in Cairo and beyond, how to stream every game, and what time matches kick off.
Match Timings in Egypt
Egypt stays on Eastern European Summer Time (GMT+3) for the entire tournament, since daylight saving runs from 24 April to 29 October 2026.
The hosts are in North America, so games run from early evening into the early hours Cairo time. Both the opening match and the final kick off at around 10:00 PM Egypt time.
The Pharaohs qualified, so Egypt’s own fixtures are the must-watch dates in any café or living room across the country.
- Tournament: 11 June to 19 July 2026
- Egypt time zone: GMT+3 throughout
- Final kick-off: around 10:00 PM Cairo time, 19 July
For the full fixture list and every kick-off time converted to Egypt’s clock, see our FIFA World Cup 2026 Egypt time guide.
How to Watch From Home
beIN SPORTS is the exclusive home of the World Cup in Egypt and across the wider MENA region, carrying all 104 matches live.
Coverage runs across eight dedicated channels in Arabic, English and French, with 4K HDR feeds and an expert punditry line-up alongside the main studio team.
You can follow every game one of three ways:
- Satellite or cable: beIN SPORTS via your existing satellite box or a local cable provider such as Cable Network Egypt
- beIN CONNECT: the beIN app for streaming on a phone, tablet, or smart TV
- TOD: beIN’s standalone streaming service, usually the quickest and cheapest to set up if you don’t have a satellite subscription
There is no confirmed free-to-air broadcast on Egyptian state television, so a beIN subscription is the reliable way to watch at home. Check beIN for any free opening or showcase matches closer to the tournament.
Where to Watch in Cairo
Watching football in a packed ahwa is part of Egyptian match culture, and the World Cup turns up the volume even further.
Cairo’s traditional street cafés in Downtown and around Cairo‘s older districts set up extra screens and chairs on match nights, with tea, shisha and a roaring crowd for big games.
Sports Lounges and Restaurants
For air-conditioned comfort and bigger screens, head to the sports lounges, hotel bars and restaurants clustered in Zamalek, Maadi and New Cairo.
Venues across New Cairo and along the 90th Street strip run big-screen match nights with full food and drink menus, ideal for late kick-offs.
If you want a hotel setting, many properties screen matches in their lounges; you can compare hotels in Cairo with sports bars or rooftop venues.
Fan Zones and Public Screenings
Large outdoor fan zones with giant screens, food stalls and live entertainment typically pop up in New Cairo and other suburbs for the tournament.
Public parks such as Al-Azhar Park have hosted open-air screenings in past tournaments, drawing big mixed crowds for marquee fixtures.
Official fan zones are usually confirmed closer to kick-off, so check the Egyptian Football Association and your local city listings in the weeks before 11 June.
Beyond Cairo: Alexandria and the Coast
The tournament runs through the Egyptian summer, so the coast is where many fans will be watching.
In Alexandria, corniche cafés and seafront restaurants screen matches with a sea breeze; browse hotels in Alexandria near the waterfront for an easy walk to a screen.
Along the North Coast (Sahel), beach clubs and resort venues run match nights through July, pairing late kick-offs with an after-party atmosphere.
Red Sea resorts in Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh show every game in hotel bars and beachfront lounges, handy if you’re combining the World Cup with a summer break.
Frequently Asked Questions
What channel shows the World Cup in Egypt?
beIN SPORTS holds exclusive rights across Egypt and the MENA region, showing all 104 matches live with Arabic and English commentary on its dedicated World Cup channels.
Is the World Cup free to watch on Egyptian TV?
There is no confirmed free-to-air broadcast on Egyptian state television. A beIN SPORTS subscription, via satellite, cable, beIN CONNECT or TOD, is the reliable way to watch every match.
What time is the World Cup final in Egypt?
The final on 19 July 2026 kicks off at around 10:00 PM Cairo time. See our Egypt time guide for every fixture in local time.
Can I watch matches in a café in Cairo?
Yes. Traditional ahwas, sports lounges and restaurants across Cairo set up screens on match nights, and large fan zones are usually organised in New Cairo and other areas during the tournament.
Sources
- beIN SPORTS FIFA World Cup 2026 Coverage
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Schedule
- Ahram Online – Egypt Daylight Saving Time
- Egyptian Football Association
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