When the Battle for Asia Heats Up: Saudi Arabia vs Iraq in the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers — Watch Guide
12 October 2025
Broadcast channels for the Saudi Arabia vs Iraq match
BeIN Sports, the Qatari network, holds the rights to the Asia qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The clash between Saudi Arabia and Iraq will be broadcast on beIN Sports 2HD.
Watching online
Fans can stream the game via the TOD TV app. BeIN Connect is also available for subscribers who prefer online viewing.
Commentator and schedule
Essam Chaoui has been assigned to commentate the match. The game is set for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Al-Enmaa Stadium, with kickoff at 21:45 local time (Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Iraq) and 22:45 UAE time.
Saudi Arabia and Iraq enter the match with three points each after beating Indonesia in their group outings. The clash is a key step in the final Asian playoff path, where the group winner goes direct to the World Cup and the runner-up faces another playoff route.
Note: The article outlines the TV rights, streaming options, and key details for fans awaiting the kickoff.
Punchline 1: If this game were a sniper, it’d be a perfect shot—goal in sight, crowd in the crosshairs of excitement. Boom, scoreline incoming.
Punchline 2: And if suspense had a soundtrack, this match would drop the mic right at the whistle. The popcorn’s ready, just wait for the ref’s call.