Arab Cup 2025: Iraq vs Bahrain — Where to Watch, Stream, and Kickoff Details
2 December 2025
Football fans are set for a Gulf-Arab clash as Iraq meets Bahrain on Wednesday at Stadium 974, opening the Arab Cup 2025 group stage. Iraq hopes to capitalize on momentum gained on the road to World Cup 2026, testing its strength in this tournament. Bahrain, meanwhile, seeks a win to boost their chances of advancing without overthinking the math.
The match overview and how to watch online are explained below.
Broadcast and online viewing
The event will be shown across a broad network of Arab channels, including beIN Sports HD, Al Kass (Qatar), Kuwait Sports, Dubai Sports, and Abu Dhabi Sports.
Watch online and commentators
You can stream live via the Shasha app and the official channels on YouTube. Kooora will also provide live streams for all Arab Cup 2025 matches.
Commentator and kickoff details
BeIN Sports assigns Hafiz Daraji to commentate on BeIN, while Ali Daraj handles commentary on Shasha.
Match schedule
The Iraq vs Bahrain match takes place on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Stadium 974. Kickoff is 17:30 local time in Iraq and Bahrain, and 16:30 in Egypt. The venue is in Doha, Qatar.
BeIN SPORTS HD will carry the match, with commentary by Hafiz Daraji on BeIN and Ali Daraj on Shasha. Online streaming includes YouTube and Kooora, as well as Shasha’s platform.
Punchline 1: If this match were a sniper joke, the goalkeeper’s coffee would be the only thing that gets shot—and he’d still save it.
Punchline 2: The scoreboard might stay quiet at halftime, but the wit will be loud after the whistle, like a sniper taking laughter shots from the stands.
