A practical guide to following England–Argentina in Dakhla on Wednesday 15 July 2026: kick-off time, beIN SPORTS broadcast and venues to call ahead.

England–Argentina: the second semi-final date

On Wednesday 15 July 2026, England and Argentina meet in the second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The official bracket places this match at the Atlanta stadium, after the quarter-finals. For Dakhla's visitors, the fixture is particularly interesting: it draws the British, Argentinian and European travellers staying in the kitesurf camps, as well as locals who follow international football's big occasions. As no local bar had published a named poster confirming this broadcast at the time of checking, treat the addresses below as leads to contact.

Time in Dakhla: kick-off at 8 pm

The match is scheduled for 3 pm in the Atlanta stadium's time zone. That corresponds to 9 pm in mainland France and 8 pm in Dakhla, which stays on UTC+1 in July. Arrive at least thirty minutes before the start, especially if you want to dine on site. A knockout match can last more than two hours with possible extra time and a penalty shoot-out. Do not plan an airport transfer or an excursion right after 10:30 pm: leave a margin and book the return with your accommodation or a known taxi.

TV broadcast in Morocco: check beIN SPORTS

beIN SPORTS announces coverage of the entire 2026 World Cup and schedules both semi-finals in its July line-up. For England–Argentina, ask the bar whether its subscription includes beIN SPORTS 1 or the channel listed in the day's guide. The SNRT channels are mainly relevant for the Moroccan national team's matches; their presence in a café therefore does not automatically mean this semi-final will be available. The simplest approach is to message or call in the afternoon, then confirm the screen and the sound when you arrive.

Pink Flamingo Bar, cafés and public screen: what are the options?

Dakhla Attitude has a bar and a restaurant on the edge of the lagoon. The resort's official website presents these spaces, and traveller descriptions mention a big screen in the bar, making it a logical first address to ask for a table and a beIN SPORTS broadcast. As the establishment has not published a specific confirmation for England–Argentina, do not treat this option as guaranteed. If the camp does not show the match, head to the central cafés or the restaurants equipped with a screen: the local guide MoroccoTravelBase notes that these venues generally screen the big matches and advises arriving early. A fan zone had also been set up on Hassan II square for the 2025 AFCON; whether it returns for this World Cup must be checked against local announcements.

Preparing the evening and the next day

Ask whether the venue welcomes families, whether a minimum spend applies and whether booking is possible. Match evenings are more enjoyable when everyone knows where to sit, how to get home and in which language the commentary will be. From a remote camp, share taxis with other travellers and keep a way home that does not depend on the result. After the match, plan a quiet morning: the heat, the wind and the transfers to the lagoon demand energy. To organise the stay, browse the activities in Dakhla, the restaurants and the full calendar.

Planning the rest of your stay in Dakhla

Before booking, compare the total cost, the cancellation terms and the required level. To build a coherent stay, browse our full calendar of events in Dakhla, the accommodation, the restaurants and the activities. The lagoon centres can be far from town: confirm the airport transfers, the shuttles and the board arrangements before departure. A free day also lets you discover the White Dune, Dragon Island or the market without sacrificing the recovery needed for sports activities.

Source and information updates

The dates and services in this article were checked on 11 July 2026 from the source published by FIFA. A programme, a price or an availability can change after our check. Always contact the organiser before buying a plane ticket or booking non-refundable accommodation. Guide de Dakhla does not sell this event and can confirm neither a place, nor the required level, nor that a weather-dependent activity will go ahead.