Cairo, Egypt – Many football fans across the Arab world are searching for the channels broadcasting the Iraq vs. Morocco match live. This is to follow and watch the two teams’ match in the Asian playoff for the 2026 World Cup.
The UAE national team will be a tough opponent for the UAE national team, on the grounds of Basra International Stadium, in the second leg of the Asian playoff for the 2026 World Cup.
The Iraqi national team, fresh from a crucial draw in Abu Dhabi, enters today’s match with all its attacking options. The team aims to secure a victory and qualify for the intercontinental play-offs for the 2026 World Cup.
The Iraqi national team secured a valuable 1-1 draw at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, giving them a significant boost in their quest to qualify for the World Cup.
Iraq needs a goalless draw or a win by any score to secure a spot in the Asian playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The Iraqi national team had reached the final round of Asian World Cup qualifiers. This came after they finished second in Group B of the fourth round, behind Saudi Arabia, who qualified directly for the World Cup.
In contrast, the UAE national team enters the match in a difficult position, after falling into the trap of a draw on its home ground and in front of its fans.
The UAE national team needs a win to secure a place in the intercontinental play-offs. A goalless draw would see Iraq advance. A draw with goals would lead to a penalty shootout.
The UAE national team had reached the knockout stage of the Asian qualifiers after finishing second in their group.
In this report, we will review in detail the date of the Iraq vs. UAE match, the channels broadcasting the Iraq vs. UAE match, and the expected lineup for both teams.
Iraq vs UAE match today in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup
The match between Iraq and the UAE is scheduled for today, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in the second leg of the Asian playoff for the 2026 World Cup.
The match between Iraq and Iraq will be held at Basra International Stadium. Kick-off is at 6:00 PM Cairo time and 7:00 PM Saudi time.
The match between Iraq and the UAE is scheduled for 8 pm Abu Dhabi time – UAE.
Channels broadcasting the Iraq vs. UAE match live in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
The Iraq vs. UAE match can be watched live on the free-to-air beIN SPORTS channel. The broadcast is available via the Nilesat satellite, with commentary by Hassan Al-Aidaroos.
The Iraq vs. UAE match can also be watched live on Qatar’s Al Kass 5 channel, with commentary by Khalil Al Balushi.
