A Muslim Guide To The FIFA World Cup 2026
- Jun 10
- 3 min read
Everything you need to know about the world's biggest soccer tournament, where to watch and how to support Muslims playing in this year's competition.
GOAL! It’s the word that will be echoing through streets, restaurants, block parties, and office break rooms as the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes over the New Jersey and New York area.
Running from June 11 to July 19, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest tournament in soccer history, bringing 48 teams across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. New Jersey has a major role in the action, with MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford hosting eight matches, including the championship final on July 19. So if you’re trying to figure out where to watch, when to watch, and how to support your favorite Muslim footballers, here's your guide!
Muslim Footballers Playing: When and Where to Watch
Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina – Featuring Edin Dzeko and Esmir Bajraktarevic
Date & Time: Friday, June 12th at 3PM ET
Where to Watch: FOX/Telemundo
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Qatar vs. Switzerland – Featuring Akram Afif and Hassan Al-Haydos
Date & Time: Saturday, June 13th at 3PM ET
Where to Watch: FOX
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Brazil vs. Morocco at MetLife Stadium – Featuring Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Diaz
Date & Time: Saturday, June 13th at 6PM ET
Where to Watch: FOX
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Australia vs. Turkiye – Featuring Arda Guler and Hakan Calhanoglu
Date & Time: Saturday, June 13th at 12 AM ET
Where to Watch: FS1/Telemundo
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Sweden vs. Tunisia – Featuring Ellyes Skhiri and Hannibal Mejbri
Date & Time: Sunday, June 14th at 10PM ET
Where To Watch: FS1/Telemundo
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Belgium vs. Egypt – Featuring Mohamed Saleh
Date & Time: Monday, June 15 at 3PM ET
Where to Watch: FOX/Telemundo
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Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay – Featuring Salem Al-Dawsari and Mohammed Kanno
Date & Time: Monday, June 15th at 6PM ET
Where To Watch: FS1/Telemundo
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Iran vs New Zealand – Featuring Mehdi Taremi and Alireza Jahanbakhsh
Date & Time: Monday, June 15th at 9PM ET
Where To Watch: FS1
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France vs. Senegal at MetLife Stadium – Featuring Ousmane Dembele and Sadio Mane
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 16th at 3PM ET
Where To Watch: FOX
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Iraq vs Norway – Featuring Aymen Hussein and Ali Al-Hamadi
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 16th at 6PM ET
Where To Watch: FOX/Telemundo
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Argentina vs. Algeria – Featuring Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 16th at 9PM ET
Where To Watch: FOX
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Austria vs Jordan – Featuring Mousa Al-Tamari and Marko Arnautovic
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 16th at 12AM ET
Where To Watch: FS1
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Uzbekistan vs. Colombia – Featuring Eldor Shomurodov and Abdukodir Khusanov
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 17th at 10PM
Where To Watch: FS1
METLIFE STADIUM MATCHES
With the Garden State hosting eight games, fans will have a chance at seeing a few of their favorite footballers without booking a flight to Europe!
GROUP STAGE MATCHES
Brazil vs. Morocco – Featuring Yassine Bounou and Noussair Mazraoui
Date & Time: Saturday, June 13th at 6PM ET
Where To Watch: FOX/Telemundo
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France vs. Senegal – Featuring Jules Koude and Nicolas Jackson
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 16th at 3PM ET
Where To Watch: FOX/Telemundo
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Norway vs. Senegal – Featuring Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy
Date & Time: June 22nd at 8PM ET
Where To Watch: FOX/Telemundo
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Ecuador vs. Germany
Date & Time: Thursday, June 25th at 4PM ET
Where To Watch: FOX/Telemundo
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Panama vs. England
Date & Time: Saturday, June 27th at 5PM ET
Where To Watch: FOX/Telemundo
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KNOCKOUT STAGE MATCHES
Round of 32: Group I Winner vs. 3rd Place Team
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 30th at 5PM ET
Where To Watch: FOX/Telemundo
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Round of 16
Winner of Match 76 vs. Winner Match 78
Date & Time: Saturday July 5th at 4PM ET
Where To Watch: FOX/Telemundo
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THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP
Date & Time: Sunday, July 19th at 3PM ET
Where To Watch: FOX/Telemundo
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