beIN SPORTS Unveils Largest-Ever World Cup Broadcast Team for FIFA World Cup 2026
beIN SPORTS has announced its most extensive on-air lineup ever for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, assembling a team of more than 80 presenters, commentators, analysts, and reporters to cover what is set to be the largest tournament in FIFA World Cup™ history.
As the exclusive broadcaster of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ across 24 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), beIN SPORTS will provide live coverage of all 104 matches in Arabic, English, and French, alongside 4K HDR broadcasts across eight dedicated channels.
The broadcaster’s talent roster features some of the biggest names in world football, including FIFA World Cup™ winner David Silva, former Brazil captain Fernandinho, England internationals Ashley Cole and Ashley Young, Arsenal legend Robert Pirès, Portuguese star Pauleta, Dutch football icon Ruud Gullit, and France World Cup™ winner Marcel Desailly.
The international lineup also includes former Liverpool and Spain forward Luis García, Argentina’s Claudio López, former France defender Bacary Sagna, Switzerland’s Philippe Senderos, Republic of Ireland legend Jason McAteer, former United States international Christopher Sullivan, and ex-Manchester City winger Nicky Summerbee.
Women’s football will also be represented through renowned figures such as Danish international Nadia Nadim and former England star Lianne Sanderson, bringing additional perspectives and expertise to the tournament coverage.
Strong Arab Representation
Reflecting the historic participation of eight Arab nations at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, beIN SPORTS has assembled a distinguished lineup of football personalities from across the region.
Egyptian football legends Mohamed Aboutrika, Ahmed Elmohamady, and Haitham Farouk headline the Egyptian contingent, joined by prominent figures from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, and Oman.
Among the notable names are Morocco’s former captain Romain Saïss, who led the Atlas Lions during their historic FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ semifinal run, Algeria’s all-time leading scorer Islam Slimani, Tunisia’s Hatem Trabelsi and Karim Haggui, and Saudi Arabia’s Yasser Al-Qahtani and Taisir Al-Jassim.
The network noted that its panel of analysts collectively boasts more than 2,800 international appearances, providing viewers with one of the most experienced football analysis teams ever assembled for a World Cup broadcast.
Comprehensive Coverage Across Languages
Arabic-language coverage will be led by a team of prominent presenters including Mohammed Saadon Al Kuwari, Abdulaziz Al Nasr, Tariq Al Hammad, Amine Sebti, Meshari Al Khuzaim, Areej Sleem, Mohammed Kidan, and Abdulaziz Al Fadli.
Meanwhile, English-language coverage will be fronted by Lynsey Hipgrave, Matt Spiro, and Aarran Summers.
The broadcaster has also deployed 18 on-site reporters across host cities to provide continuous coverage, behind-the-scenes reporting, interviews, and live updates throughout the tournament.
Delivering the Biggest World Cup Ever
Mohammed Al-Bader, Managing Director of beIN Channels – MENA, said the scale of the broadcaster’s coverage reflects the significance of the tournament and the growing global interest in football across the region.
“For the biggest FIFA World Cup™ ever, beIN SPORTS is bringing together one of the largest and most diverse broadcast teams in world football,” Al-Bader said.
“With more than 80 international, regional, and local talents, supported by a world-class team of presenters and reporters on the ground, we are committed to delivering comprehensive coverage for audiences across the Middle East and North Africa.”
He added that the combination of internationally recognized football figures and leading voices from across the Arab world reflects both the global stature and regional passion surrounding the tournament.
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the first edition to feature 48 national teams and 104 matches, making it the largest World Cup ever staged.
Through its exclusive broadcasting rights across the MENA region, beIN SPORTS will serve as the sole destination for fans seeking comprehensive live coverage, expert analysis, and multilingual commentary throughout the tournament.