2026 FIFA World Cup Local Time – Match Schedules in Your Time Zone
Last updated: 18 February 2026
Follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup with accurate local kick-off times, complete schedules, results, venues, tickets, rules, and in-depth insights and analysis — presented clearly in one place.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled from June 11, 2026 to July 19, 2026 and will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, making it the first World Cup in history to be hosted by three different nations. It will also be the first tournament to feature 48 national teams and a record 104 matches played across multiple cities and time zones in North America. As the tournament expands in scale and complexity, keeping track of match kick-off times becomes increasingly important for fans worldwide.
WorldCupLocalTime.com is designed to address this challenge. The site provides dedicated pages with match schedules converted to your preferred time zone, eliminating confusion and manual time calculations. Alongside localized schedules, we offer comprehensive coverage including fixtures, live results, group standings, venues, competition format, disciplinary rules, and explanations of how teams qualify for the knockout stage — including the ranking of the best third-placed teams. We also publish clear and reliable ticket guides covering official sales, resale policies, refunds, and transfers.
Beyond schedules and results, we also publish in-depth World Cup insights and analysis, exploring tournament rules, historical trends, and the factors that shape performance at the highest level. Our editorial coverage is designed to add context and clarity for fans following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
🧠 World Cup Insights & Analysis
Expert analysis, official FIFA rule explainers, and historical perspectives that reveal how the World Cup truly works — on and off the pitch.
🥅 How Stadiums Are Certified for the FIFA World Cup
Every World Cup stadium must pass strict FIFA certification covering pitch quality, infrastructure, technology, and player safety. This guide explains how venues are approved before hosting matches.
🔢 The 495 Possible Knockout Scenarios Explained
The expanded 48-team format creates hundreds of possible Round of 32 matchups. This analysis explains how FIFA’s structured system ensures fairness and competitive balance.
⚖️ World Cup 2026 Tiebreaker Rules Explained
When teams finish level on points, FIFA applies detailed criteria including head-to-head results, goal difference, and fair play points. Here’s how group rankings are decided.
🔬 How Doping Control Works at the World Cup
FIFA operates one of the strictest anti-doping programs in global sport. Learn how players are selected for testing, how samples are collected, and how tournament integrity is enforced.
📊 How Host Nations Perform at the World Cup
A comprehensive historical analysis of host nation performance across 90 years, revealing patterns behind home advantage, pressure, and tournament outcomes.
📉 Why No Host Nation Has Won Since 1998
Modern football has changed the impact of home advantage. This analysis explores tactical, structural, and global factors behind this historic shift.
Explore all editorial analysis →
🚀 Explore the 2026 FIFA World Cup
🗓 Match Schedule
Complete fixture list with kick-off times converted to respective local time. IST, EST, GMT, JST, CET and 50+ time zones covered
🎭 Official Mascot
Meet the official mascot of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and discover its meaning and story behind them.
💰 Prize Money
How much the Champions will earn in your currency and official prize pool and team earnings explained.
🥉 Third-Placed Team Qualification Rules
How the top 8 third-placed teams qualify.
⚽ Official Match Ball
Explore Trionda, the four-panel ball that will be used in every match of the 2026 World Cup.
🌐 Popular Time Zone Schedules
View the full match schedule with kick-off times shown as per the respective local time.
India (IST)
Eastern Time
UK (BST)
Japan (JST)🌎 Host Countries
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across three nations, offering a unique multi-country tournament experience with matches spread across North America.
- United States: Majority of venues and knockout matches
- Mexico: Historic stadiums and passionate football culture
- Canada: Northern host cities and modern venues
📊 Tournament at a Glance
Teams
Matches
Venues
Dates
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many matches will be played in the tournament?
A total of 104 matches will be played over the 39 day long tournament.
How many teams will be part of the 2026 World Cup?
The tournament features 48 national teams.
When does the tournament start?
The 2026 World Cup begins on 11 June 2026.
Where can I find ticket rules?
Ticket buying, resale, and refund rules are covered in our ticket guides.
📌 Get Ready for Kick-Off
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