Arab Cup Friday Showdown: Who’s Watching, When, and Where to Tune In December 12, 2025
11 December 2025
Football fans are in for a busy Friday as the Arab Cup 2025 quarterfinals take center stage in Qatar. The day features two decisive fixtures: Jordan versus Iraq, followed by United Arab Emirates versus Algeria. Morocco and Saudi Arabia have already reached the semifinals, setting the stage for a possible dream lineup in the next round.
In addition to the Arab Cup, the weekend also brings La Liga’s 16th round, Ligue 1’s 16th round, Serie A’s 15th–16th rounds, and Bundesliga’s 14th round. Kooora provides a concise guide to the Friday schedule and the broadcasters for each match, along with a quick look at how to watch from around the world.
Broadcast partners remain BeIN SPORTS as the primary carrier across many regions. For online viewing, official options such as TOD TV are highlighted. Regional networks like Alkass, Abu Dhabi Sports, Dubai Sports, Shasha, and Al Rabiaa/Al Rabia Iraqi Channel also offer coverage, sometimes with multiple feeds and commentators. To watch from abroad, VPN services like NordVPN are commonly recommended to access regional streams.
What channels are broadcasting Friday’s matches?
The Arab Cup and related league action can be followed on BeIN SPORTS HD, with additional feeds from regional channels such as Alkass, Abu Dhabi Sports, Dubai Sports, and various Iraqi and North African networks. Online access is often available via official apps or partner platforms, and some feeds are geo-restricted—hence the VPN note. In addition, outlets like Tod TV, STC TV, StarzPlay, and Shahid offer supplementary coverage or specific regional feeds for certain games.
Commentators vary by feed and country, but expect familiar voices from beIN and regional networks to describe the action. For example, a marquee match like Jordan vs Iraq is typically accompanied by a lineup of analysts and commentators across the feeds, with rotating specialists providing pre-game and in-game commentary.
Friday’s schedule highlights (in brief)
Jordan – Iraq is listed for late afternoon in several time zones (around 16:30 Egypt time and 17:30 for the Iraq/Jordan region). The second quarterfinal features United Arab Emirates – Algeria at 18:30 local time in Algeria and 21:30 in the UAE. Morocco and Saudi Arabia have already advanced to the semifinals, but the Friday games will determine further progression and set the stage for a maybe-legendary finish.
Beyond the Arab Cup, fans can follow La Liga’s 16th round, Ligue 1’s 16th round, Serie A’s 15th–16th rounds, and Bundesliga’s 14th round across various channels. The article’s schedule also lists Italian, German, French, and other domestic fixtures, each with its own broadcasters and commentators.
For viewers who want a one-stop reference, the article summarizes the available channels (BeIN SPORTS HD, Alkass, Abu Dhabi Sports, Dubai Sports, Shasha, Al Rabia Iraqi Channel, STC TV, Kuwait Sports, StarzPlay, Shahid, and others) and notes that some platforms require online access or a VPN to watch from outside the home region.
Final note: if you’re streaming from abroad, double-check regional availability and confirm the commentator for your specific feed—these things change faster than a stoppage time goal. And if your connection hiccups, blame the defender who tried to intercept your popcorn order at half-time.
Punchline corner: When a match ends in a nail-biting finish, I usually blame my snacks—they keep biting back. Punchline two: Watching so many channels is like aiming at a moving target with a Nerf gun—totally satisfying, a little ridiculous, and you’ll still cheer anyway.
