Quick answer: Argentina vs Benin kicks off at 8:00 PM in Buenos Aires, which is 4:00 AM PKT on Wednesday 7 October in Pakistan. ViX and Prime Video (US), Premier Sports (UK), L'Équipe (France), ZEE5 (India) and GE TV (Brazil) were listed. No Pakistani broadcaster was confirmed.
TV and streaming by country
| Country | Broadcaster or stream | Local kickoff |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ViX (Spanish), Prime Video | Tue 6 Oct, 19:00 ET |
| United Kingdom | Premier Sports | Wed 7 Oct, 00:00 BST |
| France | L'Équipe | Wed 7 Oct, 01:00 |
| India | ZEE5 (streaming only) | Wed 7 Oct, 04:30 IST |
| Brazil | GE TV | Tue 6 Oct, 20:00 BRT |
| Pakistan | Not confirmed at time of writing | Wed 7 Oct, 04:00 PKT |
Rights can change, and broadcasters sometimes add free streams close to kickoff. Confirm on the broadcaster's own site or app. Sources: CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Billboard, Olympics.com and Geo News.
Watching from Pakistan
The match starts at 4:00 AM PKT and should finish at about 6:15 AM PKT, allowing for the pre-match ceremony and the break. No local rights holder had been announced when this page was written. The practical steps are:
- Check the programme listings and social accounts of Pakistani sports channels the night before.
- Look at the official apps and sites of the broadcasters in the table above for any region-open stream.
- Come back to our match centre for the live score and result if you cannot find a picture.
Use only services that are available legally in your country. Do not bypass a broadcaster's regional restrictions.
Stay safe: avoid fake streams
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Argentina vs Benin in Pakistan?
No Pakistani broadcaster had been confirmed at the time of writing. Check local sports channels and the official apps of the listed broadcasters on the day, and watch for updates on this page.
Is Argentina vs Benin free to watch?
It depends on the country. Some listed services need a subscription. Official free options, where they exist, are announced by the broadcasters themselves.
Which channel shows Argentina vs Benin in the USA?
ViX, in Spanish, and Prime Video were listed. CBS Sports also names ViX as the streaming platform, with a 7 p.m. ET kickoff.
What time does the match start?
8:00 PM in Buenos Aires on Tuesday 6 October 2026, which is 4:00 AM PKT on Wednesday 7 October.