Al Ahli v Auckland FC: where to watch FIFA Intercontinental Cup first round in Jeddah

Al Ahli will face Auckland FC at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in the first round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026. Kick-off in India is scheduled for 11:30 PM IST.

Al Ahli reached this fixture as winners of the AFC Champions League Elite, having beaten FC Machida Zelvia in the ACL Elite final, and Marino Pusic’s side arrive on the back of a 4-0 Saudi Pro League victory over Abha Club. Auckland FC qualified as OFC Pro League 2026 champions, won their previous match against Sydney FC and are on a five-match unbeaten run.

Fans in India can watch the match live online on the DAZN app and website; there will be no television broadcast of the match in India. Viewers in the UK can watch the game on DAZN, and the match is also available on MBC Action and MBC Shahid. DAZN will stream the fixture live in New Zealand, and fans in the USA can watch on the DAZN app and website.

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The first-round clash will be played on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with kick-off at 11:30 PM IST in India at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.