A Historic 8 Arab Teams at One World Cup
For the first time in football history, eight Arab nations compete at the same World Cup. From Qatar to Morocco, Saudi Arabia to Iraq — this guide has every fixture in Kuwait time, the best matches to set your calendar for, and how to get your diwaniya World Cup-ready with Sheeel.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest football tournament ever staged — 48 teams, 104 matches, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. But for Arab fans, this edition is something truly special: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, and Jordanhave all qualified, creating the largest Arab contingent in World Cup history. As a Kuwait fan, you have a home team to support every single week of the tournament.
All 8 Arab Teams — Groups & Full Kuwait Time Schedule
Qatar
Group B — with Canada · Switzerland · Bosnia & Herzegovina
Morocco
Group C — with Brazil · Scotland · Haiti
Tunisia
Group F — with Sweden · Netherlands · Japan
Egypt
Group G — with Belgium · Iran · New Zealand
Saudi Arabia
Group H — with Spain · Uruguay · Cape Verde
Iraq
Group I — with France · Senegal · Norway
Algeria & Jordan — In the Same Group!
Group J — with Argentina & Austria
Best Viewing Times from Kuwait
Prime Time (7–10 PM)
Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Qatar vs Switzerland
Belgium vs Egypt
Bosnia vs Qatar
Senegal vs Iraq
Late Night (12–2 AM)
Brazil vs Morocco
Scotland vs Morocco
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
Iraq vs Norway
France vs Iraq
Morocco vs Haiti
Dawn (3–7 AM)
All 5 Algeria/Jordan matches
Tunisia vs Sweden & Japan
Egypt vs New Zealand & Iran
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
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Full Arab Teams Schedule at a Glance
| Team | Match | Date | Kuwait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | Qatar vs Switzerland | Sat 13 Jun | 10:00 PM |
| Morocco | Brazil vs Morocco | Sun 14 Jun AM | 1:00 AM |
| Tunisia | Sweden vs Tunisia | Mon 15 Jun AM | 5:00 AM |
| Egypt | Belgium vs Egypt | Mon 15 Jun | 10:00 PM |
| Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Tue 16 Jun AM | 1:00 AM |
| Iraq | Iraq vs Norway | Wed 17 Jun AM | 1:00 AM |
| Algeria | Argentina vs Algeria | Wed 17 Jun AM | 4:00 AM |
| Jordan | Austria vs Jordan | Wed 17 Jun AM | 7:00 AM |
| Qatar | Canada vs Qatar | Fri 19 Jun AM | 1:00 AM |
| Morocco | Scotland vs Morocco | Sat 20 Jun AM | 1:00 AM |
| Saudi Arabia | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Sun 21 Jun | 7:00 PM |
| Tunisia | Tunisia vs Japan | Sun 21 Jun AM | 7:00 AM |
| Egypt | New Zealand vs Egypt | Mon 22 Jun AM | 4:00 AM |
| Iraq | France vs Iraq | Mon/Tue 22-23 Jun | 12:00 AM |
| Algeria vs Jordan | Jordan vs Algeria | Tue 23 Jun AM | 6:00 AM |
| Qatar | Bosnia vs Qatar | Wed 24 Jun | 10:00 PM |
| Morocco | Morocco vs Haiti | Thu 25 Jun AM | 1:00 AM |
| Tunisia | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Fri 26 Jun AM | 2:00 AM |
| Iraq | Senegal vs Iraq | Fri 26 Jun | 10:00 PM |
| Saudi Arabia | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Sat 27 Jun AM | 3:00 AM |
| Egypt | Egypt vs Iran | Sat 27 Jun AM | 6:00 AM |
| Algeria | Algeria vs Austria | Sun 28 Jun AM | 5:00 AM |
| Jordan | Jordan vs Argentina | Sun 28 Jun AM | 5:00 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
A record 8 Arab nations are participating: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, and Jordan. It's the largest Arab representation in World Cup history, up from 4 teams in both 2018 and 2022.
Kuwait (UTC+3) is 7 hours ahead of the US East Coast (New York, Miami, Philadelphia, Boston, Toronto), 8 hours ahead of Central US (Dallas, Houston, Kansas City), 9 hours ahead of Mexico (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey), and 10 hours ahead of the US West Coast (Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver). The simple rule: noon games in the US = 7–10 PM in Kuwait. Evening US games = late night or dawn in Kuwait.
Spain vs Saudi Arabia on Sunday June 21 at 7:00 PM Kuwait time is the standout fixture at the best viewing slot. Qatar vs Switzerland (10 PM, June 13), Belgium vs Egypt (10 PM, June 15), and Senegal vs Iraq (10 PM, June 26) round out the prime-time Arab team fixtures.
Yes — both are drawn in Group J alongside Argentina and Austria. They play each other directly in Matchday 2 on Tuesday June 23 at 6:00 AM Kuwait time in San Francisco, making it a unique all-Arab World Cup clash.
beIN Sports holds the exclusive broadcast rights for World Cup 2026 across the MENA region, including Kuwait. All 104 matches will be available on the beIN Sports platform.
Spain vs Saudi Arabia on June 21 at 7:00 PM Kuwait time is by far the most convenient. Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay (June 16, 1 AM) and Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia (June 27, 3 AM) require a late-night or dawn effort.
