Emirates to stream all FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in-flight

Every game from opening ceremony to the 19 July final will be available live on Sport 24 via the airline’s ice entertainment system.

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June 15, 2026

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Emirates will broadcast every FIFA World Cup 26 match live through Sport 24 on its ice in-flight entertainment system, from the opening ceremony in Mexico on 11 June to the final in the United States on 19 July. The full schedule is listed in the June ice magazine, with lounge screenings also planned at Dubai.

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Emirates screens every World Cup 26 match live on board
Coverage runs from 11 June opener to 19 July final
NBA Finals, F1 Belgian and Hungarian GPs also on Sport 24

Emirates passengers will be able to watch every FIFA World Cup 2026 match live at altitude, with the airline screening the full tournament schedule through Sport 24 on its ice in-flight entertainment system.

Coverage runs from the opening ceremony in Mexico through to the final in the United States on July 19. The complete broadcast schedule is listed in the June edition of the ice magazine for passengers planning around matches mid-journey.

Live TV, including Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra, is available on most Emirates flights, though the airline notes availability varies by aircraft type and route.

World Cup fixtures will also be shown where possible in Emirates Lounges in Dubai.

Beyond football, Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra are carrying the NBA Finals from June 4–20. The Canada Sail Grand Prix from Halifax Harbour, Nova Scotia, follows on June 20–21, with the Formula 1 Moët & Chandon Belgian Grand Prix on July 19 and the Formula 1 AWS Hungarian Grand Prix on July 26.