Doha, June 07 (QNA) - beIN SPORTS, the world's leading sports network, has unveiled its comprehensive coverage plans for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico between June 11 and July 19.

The network said in a statement that it would deliver comprehensive live studio coverage of all 104 matches, for 24 countries, in addition to 17 hours of daily live coverage in Arabic, English, and French, with expert analysis from some of the highest profile names in football.

Meanwhile, four dedicated state-of-the-art studios at beIN's headquarters in Doha will harness the latest production technology, advanced virtual and augmented graphics, and seamless digital integration to deliver the most immersive viewing experience ever for a FIFA World Cup.

beIN SPORTS' Arabic live coverage will run daily from 17.00 to 09.30 Makkah local time on beIN SPORTS MAX 1-4, delivering all 104 matches. Comprehensive English language studio coverage will also be provided for every match, beIN SPORTS MAX 5 broadcasting live for 15 hours daily from 18.00 to 09.00 Makkah local time. To enhance the viewing experience, two dedicated English-language reporters will travel across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, delivering on-the-ground coverage throughout the tournament.

In addition, beIN SPORTS MAX 6 will broadcast exclusively in French, mirroring the coverage of beIN SPORTS France, the official broadcaster of the FIFA World Cup in France.

All six beIN SPORTS MAX channels will offer full-day programming, featuring live match coverage, daily Arabic studio shows, The Last Word at 15:00 Makkah local time, and World Today, beginning the continuous live coverage at 17:00 Makkah local time. Viewers can also enjoy original team-specific documentaries, dedicated previews and reviews, in-depth studio analysis, and live on-the-ground reporting from the host cities.

beIN SPORTS NEWS, the broadcaster's leading Arabic-language sports news channel, will broadcast live and continuously for 17.5 hours daily throughout the tournament, from 17.00 to 10.30 Makkah local time, covering breaking stories, reactions, team arrivals, as well as pre- and post-match press conferences, supported by a world-class team of 18 on-site reporters stationed across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

To improve accessibility for underrepresented groups across the region, sign language interpretation will also be available for viewers with hearing impairments.

Managing Director of beIN Channels - MENA, Mohammed Al Bader said: "As the exclusive home of the FIFA World Cup in MENA since 2014, and with the legacy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, beIN SPORTS will once again bring audiences unparalleled access to football's largest stage."

He added: "The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be larger, longer, and more logistically complex than any other tournament before it - yet we are fully prepared to deliver unrivalled coverage of this global spectacle. Our reporters will be stationed across 16 host cities in three countries, bringing viewers the latest from training sessions, press conferences, stadiums, and fan zones to ensure MENA audiences never miss a moment.”

Online, beIN's plans are similarly comprehensive, with its OTT platforms, beIN CONNECT and TOD by beIN, streaming all 104 matches live and in HD, as well as mirroring key studio programming aired across the broadcaster's linear channels.

A dedicated microsite featuring team pages, prediction game, live scores, and exclusive digital content will be complemented by instant push notifications for kick-offs, final scores, major moments, and breaking developments. (QNA)