Rabat – With just two months remaining before kick-off on June 11, excitement is building across the MENA region ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, as anticipation reaches new heights for what is set to be a landmark edition for Arab football.
Streaming platform TOD, operated by beIN MEDIA GROUP and the official digital broadcaster of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in MENA, is preparing to deliver full coverage of every match, moment, and milestone to fans across the region through its digital-first experience.
This year’s tournament marks a historic milestone, with a record eight Arab national teams set to participate: Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq.
It is the highest level of Arab representation ever seen on football’s biggest stage.
Following Morocco’s historic semi-final run at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, expectations across the region have risen significantly.
The team’s breakthrough performance reshaped perceptions of Arab football on the global stage and set a new benchmark for future generations.
From North Africa to the Gulf, anticipation is not only focused on results, but also on defining moments that could further elevate the region’s standing in world football.
The tournament also brings together major storylines and global stars.
Regional leaders such as Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, Jordan’s Mousa Al-Taamari, and Qatar’s Akram Afif are expected to play key roles, carrying national pride alongside growing international expectations.
They will be joined by global icons including Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé, alongside a new generation of emerging talent, shaping a tournament defined by both legacy and transition.
The group stage already promises high-profile encounters, including Morocco against Brazil, Tunisia facing the Netherlands, Egypt meeting Belgium, and Algeria and Jordan both set for clashes with Argentina.
TOD Managing Director Peter Mrkic said the tournament represents a defining moment for both global and Arab football, highlighting the region’s unprecedented participation and growing influence on the world stage.
“As fans prepare for kick-off, TOD continues to enhance its platform to deliver a seamless, immersive viewing experience,” Mrkic said in a press statement. “This is a moment of pride, progress, and possibility.”
