FIFA confirms Thairath TV will broadcast the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 live, with anticipation of Messi leading Argentina against Salah.
On 2 July 2026, FIFA's official website announced MONO MAX and Thairath TV Channel 32 as the authorized broadcasters for the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 on 7 July 2026 at 23:00 Thai time.
The match, number 95, is between the winners of matches 86 and 88, held at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Match 86 was Argentina versus Cape Verde, and match 88 was Australia versus Egypt.
Defending champion Argentina advanced to the Round of 32 as Group J winners with three straight wins; Lionel Messi scored six goals in the group stage. Cape Verde drew all three matches but advanced as runners-up in Group H, making history as the smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockout stage.
Egypt qualified as runners-up in Group G, while Australia advanced as runners-up in Group D.
The winners of these two games will face each other, giving Thai football fans a chance to see Lionel Messi compete against Mohamed Salah in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 on 7 July at 23:00. Thairath TV Channel 32 will provide full live coverage for Thai fans.
Thai viewers can watch the live broadcast on Thairath TV Channel 32 via terrestrial antenna (fishbone or shrimp antenna) only. Satellite reception (C-Band and KU-Band) is excluded due to domestic copyright restrictions.