How to watch the World Cup 2026 in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, the 2026 World Cup is carried by 3 official broadcasters — Ariana Television, Ariana Television Website and AWCC Sports Portal — with no confirmed free-to-air option for the full tournament. Coverage is in Persian and English.
See the full channel list for Afghanistan3 official broadcasters→Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch in Afghanistan?
In Afghanistan there’s no confirmed free-to-air channel showing the full tournament. The 2026 World Cup is carried by Ariana Television, Ariana Television Website and AWCC Sports Portal, which require a subscription or sign-in.
You can still sometimes watch select matches free via a listed international broadcaster, or pick the cheapest official option from the channel list — and avoid pirate “free stream” sites, which are illegal and unsafe.
Official World Cup 2026 broadcasters in Afghanistan
The official rights-holders in Afghanistan are Ariana Television, Ariana Television Website and AWCC Sports Portal. Coverage is available in Persian and English.
Every broadcaster listed here comes from FIFA’s official media-rights list — kickoff26 never links to restreams or pirate sites.
How to watch in Afghanistan
The listed channels are available through your usual TV provider — an aerial, cable or satellite box — and some offer companion apps for streaming on a phone or smart TV.
Whichever you pick, stick to the official broadcasters above. They’re higher quality, more reliable and safe — unlike pirate restreams, which break mid-match and carry malware.
Watch every match in your timezone
All 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup are shown by broadcasters in Afghanistan, with kick-offs spread across three time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
To avoid missing a game, check every kick-off converted to your local time on the schedule, and follow live scores as the matches play out.
Watching in Afghanistan: FAQ
Can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free in Afghanistan?
There’s no confirmed free-to-air option for the full tournament in Afghanistan. Matches are carried by Ariana Television, Ariana Television Website and AWCC Sports Portal, which require a subscription.
Who has the World Cup 2026 broadcast rights in Afghanistan?
Ariana Television, Ariana Television Website and AWCC Sports Portal are the official rights-holders for the 2026 World Cup in Afghanistan, per FIFA’s official media-rights list.
What language is the World Cup broadcast in Afghanistan?
Coverage in Afghanistan is available in Persian and English.