Türkiye were the overall best team in the game. Home advantage also played a factor as the crowd was loud in favor of the home team. Romania weren’t able to produce many options, while Türkiye could have scored more than just once. Still, the yellow squad was very close to tying the game by hitting the post.

With this result, Türkiye now face Kosovo, who beat Slovakia in their UEFA playoff game. Kosovo are ranked 79th in the FIFA World Rankings. For reference, Türkiye have the 25th slot in the FIFA World Rankings, putting them as prime favorites against their lowly-ranked opponent. Here’s how the UEFA 2026 World Cup playoffs work and how many teams will qualify.

Türkiye’s numbers under Vincenzo Montella

The Italian manager has 30 games as Türkiye’s manager. With the win over Romania, Montella has 17 wins, five draws, and eight losses. His team has scored 54 goals and allowed 41. Montella ended up having a good 2024 Euro, going to the quarterfinals and losing a nail-biter against Netherlands.

Prioritizing a 4-2-3-1 formation, though open to go for a 5-4-1, Montella likes straight-forward, accurate teams. In Türkiye, he can deploy that system to perfection thanks to his players’ skill sets. Montella has possession-based playmakers, as well as speedy wingers under his belt.

Who are Türkiye’s best players?

Real Madrid’s Arda Guler and Inter Milan’s Hakan Calhanoglu are the team’s stars. Guler is the young, special playmaker. Calhanoglu is the experienced, creative distributor. Both have great understanding of how to play with each other as well.

Other noteworthy players are Juvetnus’ Kenan Yildiz, as well as Galatasaray’s Baris Alper Yilmaz, who are electric wingers. If Türkiye manage to qualify to the 2026 World Cup, they’ll be a handful to deal with.

Both teams are now fighting in a knockout-style path where only a limited number of spots remain available for UEFA nations. Vincenzo Montella’s team reached this stage after finishing second in its qualifying group.

Romania, meanwhile, kept their hopes alive through the playoff route as well, earning their spot after their earlier results and ranking pathway. A win would move either team one step closer to the World Cup.

What happens if Türkiye beat Romania today?

If Türkiye beat Romania, they advance to the UEFA playoff final for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This matchup is a single-elimination semifinal in the UEFA qualifying playoffs, meaning there is no margin for error.

A win would send Türkiye into the next round, where they would face the winner of the Slovakia vs Kosovo clash in the final. That final is the last step in this pathway: the winner secures one of UEFA’s remaining spots at the World Cup.

What happens if Türkiye and Romania tie?

If Türkiye and Romania tie, the match goes to extra time and potentially penalties to decide a winner. Because this is a knockout playoff game, draws do not stand as final results.

If the score is level after 90 minutes, the teams will play extra time, and if needed, a penalty shootout will determine who advances. There is no scenario in which both teams progress.

This format reflects how UEFA structured the playoff paths: every round must produce a winner on the day. As a result, even if the match is tied late, both teams will still be fighting for a decisive outcome rather than settling for a point.

What happens if Türkiye lose to Romania today?

If Türkiye lose to Romania, they are eliminated from World Cup qualifying. A defeat in this semifinal would end their campaign immediately, as only the winner advances to the final round of the playoff path.

There are no second chances or repechage opportunities at this stage of UEFA qualifying. For Romania, meanwhile, a win would mean moving one step closer to ending their long wait for a World Cup appearance.

[Watch Türkiye vs Romania online in the US on Fubo]

All eyes will be on this tightly contested World Cup qualifying showdown as Turkey and Romania square off with their tournament hopes hanging in the balance. Turkey enters the matchup riding momentum from a solid qualifying run, delivering consistent performances but ultimately falling short of overtaking Spain to finish second in their group.

Romania, on the other hand, earned their place in this stage with a standout campaign in the UEFA Nations League and now look to build on that success with a statement win, aiming to stun a disciplined Turkish squad in what shapes up to be a must-watch clash.

When will the Türkiye vs Romania match be played?

Türkiye will face Romania on Thursday, March 26, in the Path C semifinal of the World Cup qualifiers, with kickoff slated for 1:00 PM (ET).

Türkiye vs Romania: Time by State in the USA

ET: 1:00 PM
CT: 12:00 PM
MT: 11:00 AM
PT: 10:00 AM

How to watch Türkiye vs Romania in the USA

Catch the thrilling UEFA World Cup qualifiers showdown between Türkiye and Romania in the USA. Stream the action on Fubo, with additional viewing choices available through DirecTV Stream, FS2 and ViX.

Under the guidance of coach Vincenzo Montella, Turkey aims to surpass their best Euro performance from 2008, when they reached the semifinals before losing to Germany.

This year, Turkey faced a tough group stage, sharing it with CR7‘s Portugal, a match they lost 3-0. Despite this setback, they turned things around in the remaining matches and managed to secure second place, earning their spot in the Round of 16.

What happens if Turkey beat Austria?

If Turkey wins the Round of 16 match against Austria, they will advance to the quarter-finals. There, they will face the winner of the match between the Netherlands and Romania.

What happens if Turkey and Austria draw?

If Turkey and Austria end in a draw at the end of regulation time, the match will proceed to extra time, consisting of two 15-minute halves. If the tie persists after extra time, the outcome will be decided by a penalty shootout to determine who advances to the quarter-finals.

What happens if Turkey lose to Austria?

If Austria defeats Turkey, the Austrians will move on to the quarter-finals to play against either the Netherlands or Romania. Turkey would be eliminated from the tournament with a loss.

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After a shocking 3-2 defeat to Austria in one of the most thrilling group stage matches of Euro 2024, the Netherlands find themselves in an unexpected third place. Despite this setback, their four-point tally secured them a spot in the Round of 16 as one of the best third-place teams, keeping their title hopes alive.

However, the Dutch team must significantly elevate its level, having displayed vulnerabilities in their first three matches. Romania, the underdogs in this encounter, are well aware of these weaknesses and are confident in their ability to challenge the Netherlands. Buoyed by their performance against Ukraine, Romania believe they have the tools to pull off an upset and advance further in the tournament.

Romania vs Netherlands: Kick-Off Time in your country

Argentina: 1:00 PM
Australia: 2:00 AM (July 3)
Bangladesh: 10:00 PM
Canada: 12:00 PM
France: 6:00 PM
Germany: 6:00 PM
India: 9:30 PM
Indonesia: 12:00 AM (July 3)
Ireland: 5:00 PM
Italy: 6:00 PM
Malaysia: 12:00 AM (July 3)
Mexico: 10:00 AM
Netherlands: 6:00 PM
Nigeria: 5:00 PM
Portugal: 5:00 PM
Romania: 7:00 PM
South Africa: 6:00 PM
Spain: 6:00 PM
UAE: 8:00 PM
UK: 5:00 PM
USA: 12:00 PM (ET)

How to watch Romania vs Netherlands in the USA

The Netherlands, heavy favorites, are set to battle a Romanian squad determined to pull off an upset in the round of 16 at Euro 2024. Catch all the action live in the U.S. on ViX Premium, with subscription plans starting at just $4.99!

Euro 2024, running from June 14 to July 14, promises to be the summer’s premier soccer event, showcasing Europe’s top teams and star players. ViX Premium holds exclusive Spanish-language broadcast rights for all 51 matches, including the highly anticipated clash between Romania and the Netherlands.

Romania vs Netherlands: TV Channel and Live Streaming in your country

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Argentina: Disney+ Argentina
Australia: Optus Sport
Bangladesh: Sony LIV, SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 2 HD, SONY TEN 3 HD, T Sports
Canada: TVA+, TSN4, TVA Sports, TSN1
France: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free, beIN Sports 1
Germany: MagentaTV, Das Erste, Servus TV
India: JioTV, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 2 HD, SONY TEN 3 HD
Indonesia: Vision+, Sportstars 3, Sportstars 4, K-Vision
International: Sport 24
Ireland: BBC Sport Web, RTE Player, BBC iPlayer, RTE 2, BBC One
Italy: SKY Go Italia, NOW TV, Sky Sport 251, Sky Sport Uno, Sky Sport Calcio
Malaysia: Astro Go, sooka, SPOTV
Mexico: Blue To Go Video Everywhere, Izzi GO, Sky HD
Netherlands: NOS Live, NPO 1, VRT Canvas
Nigeria: DStv Now, SuperSport Football Plus Nigeria, SuperSport MaXimo 1, SuperSport MaXimo 2, SuperSport GOtv Football
Portugal: Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV1
Romania: VOYO, Pro TV
South Africa: DStv App, SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport MaXimo 1, SuperSport MaXimo 2, SuperSport GOtv Football
Spain: RTVE.es, fuboTV Spain, TVE La 1
United Arab Emirates: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD, beIN Sports MAX 1 Arabia, beIN Sports MAX 3 Arabia, beIN 4K Arabia
UK: BBC Sport Web, BBC iPlayer, BBC One
USA: ViX, Fubo, Sling, Fox Sports, FOX Network.

Ronald Koeman’s squad kicked off the tournament on a positive note, securing a 2-1 victory over Poland. They then faced a formidable challenge against Kylian Mbappe’s France, resulting in a hard-fought draw.

Their final group stage match against Austria was filled with drama. Despite having a strong chance to secure their spot, the Netherlands was edged out in a 3-2 defeat. However, thanks to their earlier performances, Virgil van Dijk and company advanced to the Round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams.

What happens if the Netherlands beat Romania?

If the Netherlands wins the match against Romania, they will qualify directly to the quarter-finals where they will face the winner of the match between Turkey and Austria.

What happens if the Netherlands and Romania draw?

If the match between England and Slovakia ends drawn at regulation time, they must play an extra time of 30 minutes (15 minutes each half). In case that the tie persists in this extra time, they will decide who qualifies for the quarter-finals from penalty shootout.

What happens if the Netherlands lose to Romania?

If Romania manages to pull off the big surprise and beat the Netherlands, the Dutch will automatically be out of UEFA Euro 2024 and it will be Romania who will advance to the quarter-finals and face the aforementioned Turkey or Austria.

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The conclusion of Group E in Euro 2024 promises to be exciting. All four teams enter the final Matchday not only with chances of advancing but also with the same number of points and very similar goal differences. Therefore, everything is yet to be decided, and each nation controls its own fate.

Both Romania and Slovakia have strong chances of advancing to the next round, even with a tie, depending on the outcome of the Belgium vs. Ukraine match. While a draw might suffice, both teams may avoid taking too many risks. However, speculating on this result could be dangerous, making this a high-stakes game.

Slovakia vs Romania: Kick-Off Time in your country

Argentina: 1:00 PM
Australia: 2:00 AM (June 27)
Austria: 6:00 PM
Bangladesh: 10:00 PM
Canada: 12:00 PM
France: 6:00 PM
Germany: 6:00 PM
India: 9:30 PM
Indonesia: 12:00 AM (June 27)
Ireland: 5:00 PM
Italy: 6:00 PM
Malaysia: 12:00 AM (June 27)
Mexico: 10:00 AM
Netherlands: 6:00 PM
Nigeria: 5:00 PM
Portugal: 5:00 PM
Romania: 7:00 PM
Slovakia: 6:00 PM
South Africa: 6:00 PM
Spain: 6:00 PM
UAE: 8:00 PM
UK: 5:00 PM
USA: 12:00 PM (ET)

How to watch Slovakia vs Romania in the USA

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Euro 2024, taking place from June 14 to July 14, is one of this summer’s premier tournaments, showcasing Europe’s top teams and players. ViX Premium holds exclusive rights to broadcast all 51 Euro 2024 games with Spanish commentary, including the thrilling matchup between Slovakia and Romania.

Slovakia vs Romania: TV Channel and Live Streaming in your country

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Argentina: Disney+ Argentina, ESPN Argentina
Australia: Optus Sport
Bangladesh: Sony LIV, SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 1 HD, T Sports
Canada: TVA+, TSN2, TVA Sports 2
France: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free, beIN Sports 2
Germany: MagentaTV, Das Erste, Servus TV
India: JioTV, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 1 HD
Indonesia: Vidio, Vision+, MNC TV, Sportstars 4, K-Vision
International: Sport 24 Extra
Republic of Ireland: BBC Sport Web, RTE Player, BBC iPlayer, BBC Two, RTE News
Italy: SKY Go Italia, Sky Sport 253
Malaysia: Astro Go, sooka, SPOTV
Mexico: Blue To Go Video Everywhere, Izzi GO, Sky HD
Netherlands: NOS Live, NPO 2, VRT Canvas
Nigeria: DStv Now, SuperSport Variety 4, SuperSport Premier League Nigeria, SuperSport GOtv Select 2
Portugal: Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV2
Romania: VOYO, Pro TV
Slovakia: Voyo, Markiza TV
South Africa: DStv App, MáXimo 360, SuperSport PSL, SuperSport GOtv Select 2
Spain: RTVE.es, Movistar+, fuboTV Spain, TDP, TVE La 2
United Arab Emirates: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD, beIN Sports MAX 2 Arabia
UK: BBC Sport Web, BBC iPlayer, BBC Two
USA: ViX, Fubo, Sling, Fox Sports

So, that famous ‘Golden Generation’ is getting older and the European Cup might be their real last chance to hoist a trophy. The names are there to achieve that: Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Yannick Carrasco, Jeremy Doku or Leandro Trossard.

Of course, there’s the massive absence of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois because of a totally broken relationship with coach Domenico Tedesco. The player of Real Madrid could have been crucial to achieve success.

The road at the Euros had a terrible start against Slovakia with a shocking 1-0 loss. That’s why, as it has happened during the last years, Belgium are close of letting down, once again, millions of fans.

What happens if Belgium win against Romania today in UEFA Euro 2024?

If Belgium win against Romania, they would reach three points producing chaos in Group E. In this scenario, all four teams will have the same amount of points (3) going into the final game of the first round.

A victory today means the Belgian squad would control their destiny in that final match with Ukraine which will be played next Wednesday at Stuttgart. A point in that matchup should be enough to advance with 4 points.

What happens if Belgium lose today against Romania in UEFA Euro 2024?

If Belgium lose to Romania in Group E of the UEFA Euro 2024, they will be really close of being eliminated with zero points after two matches. Then, there will be no margin of error against Ukraine.

With a loss, Group E will look like this: Romania (6 points), Ukraine (3 points), Slovakia (3 points) and Belgium (0 points).

It’s important to remember that, under the current format with 24 participants in the Euro 2024, the first and second place of each group advance directly to the Round of 16 and the four best third places overall also get a ticket to the next stage. Goal difference and other tiebreakers would then determine the future of Belgium as second, third or last place in the group.

What happens if Belgium draw with Romania today in UEFA Euro 2024?

If Belgium and Romania tie, Domenico Tedesco and his players would at least keep their chances alive by controlling their destiny. However, with only one point, a win against Ukraine will become mandatory.

In the history of UEFA Euro with 24 participants, 4 points have always been enough to advance. So, a point won’t be bad against Romania, but puts Belgium in a must win situation for their last match. Group E will look like this after two games: Romania (4 points), Ukraine (3 points), Slovakia (3 points) and Belgium (1 point).

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It’s a clash between two rivals who had very different debuts. Romania had an excellent opening game against Ukraine, securing a 3-0 victory despite not being the favorites. This result could be decisive for the Romanians depending on their performance in this match.

Their opponents, however, are considered the strongest team in the group. Belgium had a rough start, surprisingly losing to Slovakia. They know that another defeat would significantly jeopardize their chances of qualifying, so they will be determined to secure all 3 points.

Belgium vs Romania: Kick-Off Time in your country

Argentina: 4:00 PM
Australia: 5:00 AM (June 23)
Bangladesh: 1:00 AM (June 23)
Belgium: 9:00 PM
Canada: 3:00 PM
France: 9:00 PM
Germany: 9:00 PM
India: 12:30 AM (June 23)
Indonesia: 3:00 AM (June 23)
Ireland: 8:00 PM
Italy: 9:00 PM
Malaysia: 3:00 AM (June 23)
Mexico: 1:00 PM
Netherlands: 9:00 PM
Nigeria: 8:00 PM
Portugal: 8:00 PM
Romania: 9:00 PM
South Africa: 9:00 PM
Spain: 9:00 PM
UAE: 11:00 PM
UK: 8:00 PM
USA: 3:00 PM (ET)

How to watch Belgium vs Romania in the USA

Kevin De Bruyne’s Belgium face Romania in an all-or-nothing duel for Matchday 2 of the Euro 2024 group stage. In the USA, you can catch this exciting game on ViX Premium, with plans starting at just $4.99!

Running from June 14 to July 14, Euro 2024 is one of this summer’s premier tournaments, showcasing Europe’s top teams and players. ViX Premium holds exclusive rights to broadcast all 51 Euro 2024 games with Spanish commentary, including the thrilling matchup between Belgium and Romania.

Belgium vs Romania: TV Channel and Live Streaming in your country

Source: Livesoccertv.com

Argentina: Star+ Argentina, ESPN Argentina
Australia: Optus Sport
Bangladesh: Sony LIV, SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 2 HD, SONY TEN 3 HD, T Sports
Belgium: RTBF Audio Direct, VRT 1, Sporza, La Une
Canada: CTV App, TVA+, TSN4, TVA Sports, CTV, TSN1
France: M6.fr, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Molotov, Free, 6play, M6, beIN Sports 1
Germany: MagentaTV, ZDF, Servus TV
India: JioTV, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 2 HD, SONY TEN 3 HD
Indonesia: RCTI+, Vision+, RCTI, Sportstars 3, Sportstars 4, K-Vision
International: Sport 24
Republic of Ireland: ITVX, RTE Player, ITV 1 UK, RTE 2, STV Scotland, BBC Radio 5 Live
Italy: SKY Go Italia, RaiPlay, NOW TV, RAI 1, Sky Sport 251, Sky Sport Uno, Sky Sport Calcio, Sky Sport 4K
Malaysia: Astro Go, sooka, SPOTV
Mexico: Blue To Go Video Everywhere, Izzi GO, Sky HD
Netherlands: NOS Live, NPO 1, VRT 1
Nigeria: DStv Now, SuperSport Football Plus Nigeria, SuperSport MaXimo 2, SuperSport GOtv Football
Portugal: Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV1
Romania: I GO
South Africa: DStv App, SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport MaXimo 2, SuperSport GOtv Football
Spain: RTVE.es, fuboTV Spain, TVE La 1
United Arab Emirates: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports MAX 1 Arabia, beIN Sports MAX 2 Arabia, beIN Sports MAX 3 Arabia, beIN 4K Arabia, beIN Sports MAX 4 Arabia
UK: ITVX, STV Player, ITV 1 UK, STV Scotland, BBC Radio 5 Live
USA: ViX, Fubo, Sling, Fox Sports

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It’s a match that pits two rivals with very different debuts against each other. On Romania‘s side, an excellent opening game against Ukraine, whom they defeated by 3-0 despite not being the favorites. This result could be decisive for the Romanians depending on their performance on this Matchday.

The thing is, their opponents will be the team, a priori, strongest in the group. Belgium had a rough start, losing surprisingly to Slovakia. They are aware that another defeat would significantly jeopardize their chances of qualifying, which is why they will be aiming for all 3 points.

Belgium lineup

Belgium need to recover from the initial defeat and are going for the three points that will allow them to reach the final Matchday with a chance to qualify.

Belgium possible lineup: Casteels; Castagne, Faes, Vertonghen, Theate; Tielemans, Lukebakio, De Bruyne, Doku; Lukaku.

Romania lineup

Romania know that a good result in this game can be key to qualifying and they will go in search of it.

Romania lineup: Nita; Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca, Bancu; M. Marin, Man, R. Marin, Stanciu, Mihaila; Dragus.

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Group E of Euro 2024, like Group C, has clear favorites to finish as leaders: Kevin De Bruyne’s Belgium. The other three teams are expected to compete intensely for qualification in their head-to-head matches. These duels promise to be intense because the teams are of similar strength.

This is the case with Ukraine and Romania, two rivals who understand the importance of each game and each point won or lost. Ukraine seem to have an advantage, with a team that showed a good level in the qualification phase for this tournament. However, Romania have made significant progress in recent years and hopes to consolidate that growth with a strong performance in the Euro.

Romania vs Ukraine: Kick-Off Time in your country

Argentina: 10:00 AM
Australia: 11:00 PM
Bangladesh: 7:00 PM
Canada: 3:00 AM
France: 3:00 PM
Germany: 3:00 PM
India: 6:30 AM
Indonesia: 9:00 PM
Ireland: 2:00 PM
Italy: 3:00 PM
Malaysia: 9:00 PM
Mexico: 7:00 AM
Netherlands: 3:00 PM
Nigeria: 2:00 PM
Poland: 3:00 PM
Portugal: 2:00 PM
Romania: 4:00 PM
South Africa: 3:00 PM
Spain: 3:00 PM
UAE: 5:00 PM
Ukraine: 4:00 PM
UK: 2:00 PM
USA: 9:00 AM (ET)

How to watch Romania vs Ukraine in the USA

Romania and Ukraine will face off in an exciting match as Group E action kicks off at Euro 2024. You can watch this intriguing game in the USA on ViX Premium, with plans starting at just $4.99!

Euro 2024, running from June 14 to July 14, is one of this summer’s most important tournaments, showcasing Europe’s top teams and players. ViX Premium holds the exclusive rights to broadcast all 51 Euro 2024 games with Spanish commentary, including the Romania vs. Ukraine match.

Romania vs Ukraine: TV Channel and Live Streaming in your country

Source: Livesoccertv.com

Argentina: Star+ Argentina, ESPN Argentina
Australia: Optus Sport
Bangladesh: Sony LIV, SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 2 HD, SONY TEN 3 HD, T Sports
Canada: TVA+, TSN4, TVA Sports, TSN1
France: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free, beIN Sports 1
Germany: RTL+, MagentaTV, Servus TV, RTL
India: JioTV, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 2 HD, SONY TEN 3 HD
Indonesia: RCTI+, Vision+, RCTI, Sportstars 3, Sportstars 4, K-Vision
International: Facebook Live, Sport 24
Republic of Ireland: BBC Sport Web, RTE Player, BBC iPlayer, RTE 2, BBC One, BBC Radio 5 Live
Italy: SKY Go Italia, NOW TV, Sky Sport 251, Sky Sport Uno, Sky Sport Calcio, Sky Sport 4K
Malaysia: Astro Go, sooka, SPOTV
Mexico: TUDN Live, Blue To Go Video Everywhere, ViX, Sky HD, Channel 5 Televisa
Netherlands: NOS Live, NPO 1, VRT 1
Nigeria: DStv Now, SuperSport Football Plus Nigeria, SuperSport MaXimo 1, SuperSport MaXimo 2, SuperSport GOtv Football
Portugal: Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV1
Romania: VOYO, Pro TV
South Africa: DStv App, SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport MaXimo 1, SuperSport MaXimo 2, SuperSport GOtv Football
Spain: RTVE.es, Movistar+, fuboTV Spain, TDP, TVE La 2
Ukraine: Megogo, Suspilne Sport, MEGOGO Football 1
United Arab Emirates: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports MAX 1 Arabia, beIN Sports MAX 3 Arabia, beIN 4K Arabia
UK: BBC Sport Web, BBC iPlayer, BBC One, BBC Radio 5 Live
USA: Fubo, Sling