Egypt faces Kuwait today in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 for Matchday 1 of Group C. The match takes place at the iconic Lusail Stadium in Qatar, marking the beginning of the campaign for both nations.
The Pharaohs arrive with a rotated squad, preserving their European stars for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Led by coach Helmy Toulan, this younger, domestic-based team is eager to prove itself. On the other side, Kuwait enters the tournament with confidence after a solid 2-0 victory over Mauritania in the playoffs.
Here is everything you need to know to watch the game live, including TV channels, kick-off time, and predicted lineups.
Match Date and Kick-off Time
The match is scheduled for today, Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
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Venue: Lusail Stadium (Qatar).
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Kick-off Time: 15:30 (Tunisia Time / GMT+1) / 17:30 (Local Time).
Where to Watch Egypt vs Kuwait on TV?
The match will be broadcast live across the MENA region. You can tune in to the following free-to-air and satellite channels:
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beIN Sports
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Al Kass Sports
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Dubai Sports
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Kuwait Sport
Watch Live Stream (Online)
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Predicted Lineups
Both coaches are expected to field strong starting elevens for this opening clash.
Egypt (The Pharaohs): Awad – Fouad, El-Wensh, Nabil, El-Iraqi – Elneny, El-Sulaya, Magdy “Afsha” – Gaber, Sherif, Atef.
Kuwait (Al-Azraq): Al Sanoon – Al Sanea, Al Hajeri, El Ebrahim, Al Azmi – El Dhefiri, Dashti, Al Otaibi – Daham, Al Rashidi, Nasser.
Match Preview and Prediction
Egypt is the favorite on paper, relying on a compact structure and midfield control. However, Kuwait will look to exploit counter-attacks and set pieces.
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Prediction: Egypt 2-0 Kuwait.
