2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule

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❓ Western Indonesia Time (WIB) & 2026 World Cup – FAQs

Are all match times shown in Western Indonesia Time?
Yes. All kick-off times on this page are displayed in WIB.

Does Indonesia observe daylight saving time?
No. Indonesia uses fixed time zones year-round.

What time will most matches kick off in WIB?
Most matches will start between midnight and early morning hours.

When is the 2026 World Cup final in WIB?
The final will be played on 20 July 2026 at 2:00 AM (WIB).

With passionate fans, a rich football culture, and a complete schedule displayed in Western Indonesia Time, the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises unforgettable nights of football across Indonesia. Bookmark this page and enjoy every match from opening kick to final whistle.

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Hong Kong Time (HKT)

Published on March 15, 2026 · Written by Pooja Sharmaby Pooja Sharma

For football fans in Hong Kong, timing is the key to everything when it comes to catching the FIFA World Cup live. With the 2026 event hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the huge geographical distance means that most games will be played during the late, night and early morning hours in Hong Kong Time. It will be crucial for fans to know the exact kick-off times in order not to miss the biggest moments of the tournament.

Although some of the group stage games are scheduled near midnight, several of the high-profile knockout matches, as well as the final, will be held in the early morning. For hardcore fans, this becomes a perfect chance to watch the live action and get to work or school fresh.

This site contains the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule converted into Hong Kong Time, including all 104 games from the opening match on June 11, 2026, to the final on July 19, 2026. Whether you are at home, with friends or tracking your favorite teams overnight, the guide is aimed at helping you keep up to date with every kick-off.

Hong Kong Time is always UTC+8, and no daylight saving time is applied. Therefore, all the kick-off times will stay the same throughout the tournament, which is very convenient for fans in Hong Kong when it comes to scheduling.

🌍 FIFA World Cup History at a Glance

The FIFA World Cup, which was an event first organized in Uruguay in 1930, is now the biggest and most widely watched sporting event in the world. At the beginning, the competition only featured 13 teams, but now it attracts teams from every corner of the globe. From 2026 onwards, the tournament will feature 48 teams, giving more nations than ever a chance to be a part of the biggest football event.

Throughout its existence, the World Cup has been home to legendary matches, incredible goals and shocking results which have become football folklore. Even though the main winners out of the traditional football power regions of South America and Europe have been, lately, the football scene is changing as the cases of teams from Asia, Africa, and North America are showing up rapidly, which mirrors the worldwide popularity of football.

When, in 2026, the new formatting will be in place, the World Cup is going to be full of even more diversity and fun. More nations, more matches, and new rivalries are a promise of a better show, as the newcomers will be eager to get their first World Cup trophy on the biggest stage. Here are some recent FIFA World Cup winners:

Year	Host Nation	Winner
2022	Qatar	Argentina
2018	Russia	France
2014	Brazil	Germany
2010	South Africa	Spain
2006	Germany	Italy
2002	Japan & South Korea	Brazil

⚽ Quick Facts – 2026 FIFA World Cup

Category	Details
Host Nations	United States, Canada, Mexico
Tournament Dates	11 June – 19 July 2026
Total Teams	48
Total Matches	104
Time Zone Used	Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+8)
Final Venue	MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA

Football in Hong Kong

Football holds the first place among Hong Kong‘s sports and its history goes back to the early years of British colonial rule. The city was one of the first in Asia to organise football formally, and its premier domestic competition, currently called the Hong Kong Premier League, is one of the oldest professional leagues in the region, thus demonstrating a long-standing and deeply embedded football culture.

On the world stage, the Hong Kong football team has appeared regularly in East Asian and continental competitions, including the AFC Asian Cup on several occasions. Although the team has not yet qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals, Hong Kong continues to develop talented players and maintain a strong grassroots foundation that keeps the sport vibrant at every level.

International tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup generate immense enthusiasm across the city. During the World Cup, Hong Kong’s streets turn into a football festival, with fan gatherings, late-night television viewing, packed sports bars, and lively public events that transform the city into a centre of celebration. This clearly reflects the city’s deep love for the game and its strong connection to the world’s biggest sporting event.

🕓 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule (Hong Kong Time)

For fans watching in Hong Kong Time (HKT), most matches will kick off during the late night and early morning hours, typically between 3:00 AM and 10:00 AM. While group-stage games often start after midnight, many knockout matches and the final fall into early-morning prime viewing slots.

The opening match will begin on 12 June 2026 at 3:00 AM (HKT), while the final will be played on 20 July 2026 at 3:00 AM (HKT).

Below is the complete list of all 104 matches, with kick-off times displayed in Hong Kong Time (HKT). Use the filters to sort by team, venue, or stage.

Date	Time	Team 1 Score Team 2
12 June, 2026 (Friday)	3:00 AM (HKT)	Mexico vs South Africa Mexico City Match No. 1 Group A
12 June, 2026 (Friday)	10:00 AM (HKT)	South Korea vs Czechia Guadalajara Match No. 2 Group A
13 June, 2026 (Saturday)	3:00 AM (HKT)	Canada vs Bosnia Toronto Match No. 3 Group B
13 June, 2026 (Saturday)	9:00 AM (HKT)	USA vs Paraguay Los Angeles Match No. 4 Group D
14 June, 2026 (Sunday)	3:00 AM (HKT)	Qatar vs Switzerland SF Bay Area Match No. 8 Group B
	6:00 AM (HKT)	Brazil vs Morocco New York Match No. 7 Group C
	9:00 AM (HKT)	Haiti vs Scotland Boston Match No. 5 Group C
	12:00 PM (HKT)	Australia vs Turkey Vancouver Match No. 6 Group D
15 June, 2026 (Monday)	1:00 AM (HKT)	Germany vs Curaçao Houston Match No. 10 Group E
	4:00 AM (HKT)	Netherlands vs Japan Dallas Match No. 11 Group F
	7:00 AM (HKT)	Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Philadelphia Match No. 9 Group E
	10:00 AM (HKT)	Sweden vs Tunisia Monterrey Match No. 12 Group F
16 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	12:00 AM (HKT)	Spain vs Cape Verde Atlanta Match No. 14 Group H
	3:00 AM (HKT)	Belgium vs Egypt Seattle Match No. 16 Group G
	6:00 AM (HKT)	Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Miami Match No. 13 Group H
	9:00 AM (HKT)	Iran vs New Zealand Los Angeles Match No. 15 Group G
17 June, 2026 (Wednesday)	3:00 AM (HKT)	France vs Senegal New York Match No. 17 Group I
	6:00 AM (HKT)	Iraq vs Norway Boston Match No. 18 Group I
	9:00 AM (HKT)	Argentina vs Algeria Kansas City Match No. 19 Group J
	12:00 PM (HKT)	Austria vs Jordan SF Bay Area Match No. 20 Group J
18 June, 2026 (Thursday)	1:00 AM (HKT)	Portugal vs DR Congo Houston Match No. 23 Group K
	4:00 AM (HKT)	England vs Croatia Dallas Match No. 22 Group L
	7:00 AM (HKT)	Ghana vs Panama Toronto Match No. 21 Group L
	10:00 AM (HKT)	Uzbekistan vs Colombia Mexico City Match No. 24 Group K
19 June, 2026 (Friday)	12:00 AM (HKT)	Czechia vs South Africa Atlanta Match No. 25 Group A
	3:00 AM (HKT)	Switzerland vs Bosnia Los Angeles Match No. 26 Group B
	6:00 AM (HKT)	Canada vs Qatar Vancouver Match No. 27 Group B
	9:00 AM (HKT)	Mexico vs South Korea Guadalajara Match No. 28 Group A
20 June, 2026 (Saturday)	3:00 AM (HKT)	USA vs Australia Seattle Match No. 32 Group D
	6:00 AM (HKT)	Scotland vs Morocco Boston Match No. 30 Group C
	9:00 AM (HKT)	Brazil vs Haiti Philadelphia Match No. 29 Group C
	12:00 PM (HKT)	Turkey vs Paraguay SF Bay Area Match No. 31 Group D
21 June, 2026 (Sunday)	1:00 AM (HKT)	Netherlands vs Sweden Houston Match No. 35 Group F
	4:00 AM (HKT)	Germany vs Ivory Coast Toronto Match No. 33 Group E
	8:00 AM (HKT)	Ecuador vs Curaçao Kansas City Match No. 34 Group E
	12:00 PM (HKT)	Tunisia vs Japan Monterrey Match No. 36 Group F
22 June, 2026 (Monday)	12:00 AM (HKT)	Spain vs Saudi Arabia Atlanta Match No. 38 Group H
	3:00 AM (HKT)	Belgium vs Iran Los Angeles Match No. 39 Group G
	6:00 AM (HKT)	Uruguay vs Cape Verde Miami Match No. 37 Group H
	9:00 AM (HKT)	New Zealand vs Egypt Vancouver Match No. 40 Group G
23 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	1:00 AM (HKT)	Argentina vs Austria Dallas Match No. 43 Group J
	5:00 AM (HKT)	France vs Iraq Philadelphia Match No. 42 Group I
	8:00 AM (HKT)	Norway vs Senegal New York Match No. 41 Group I
	11:00 AM (HKT)	Jordan vs Algeria SF Bay Area Match No. 44 Group J
24 June, 2026 (Wednesday)	1:00 AM (HKT)	Portugal vs Uzbekistan Houston Match No. 47 Group K
	4:00 AM (HKT)	England vs Ghana Boston Match No. 45 Group L
	7:00 AM (HKT)	Panama vs Croatia Toronto Match No. 46 Group L
	10:00 AM (HKT)	Colombia vs DR Congo Guadalajara Match No. 48 Group K
25 June, 2026 (Thursday)	3:00 AM (HKT)	Switzerland vs Canada Vancouver Match No. 51 Group B
	3:00 AM (HKT)	Bosnia vs Qatar Seattle Match No. 52 Group B
	6:00 AM (HKT)	Scotland vs Brazil Miami Match No. 49 Group C
	6:00 AM (HKT)	Morocco vs Haiti Atlanta Match No. 50 Group C
	9:00 AM (HKT)	Czechia vs Mexico Mexico City Match No. 53 Group A
	9:00 AM (HKT)	South Africa vs South Korea Monterrey Match No. 54 Group A
26 June, 2026 (Friday)	4:00 AM (HKT)	Curaçao vs Ivory Coast Philadelphia Match No. 55 Group E
	4:00 AM (HKT)	Ecuador vs Germany New York Match No. 56 Group E
	7:00 AM (HKT)	Japan vs Sweden Dallas Match No. 57 Group F
	7:00 AM (HKT)	Tunisia vs Netherlands Kansas City Match No. 58 Group F
	10:00 AM (HKT)	Turkey vs USA Los Angeles Match No. 59 Group D
	10:00 AM (HKT)	Paraguay vs Australia SF Bay Area Match No. 60 Group D
27 June, 2026 (Saturday)	3:00 AM (HKT)	Norway vs France Boston Match No. 61 Group I
	3:00 AM (HKT)	Senegal vs Iraq Toronto Match No. 62 Group I
	8:00 AM (HKT)	Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia Houston Match No. 65 Group H
	8:00 AM (HKT)	Uruguay vs Spain Guadalajara Match No. 66 Group H
	11:00 AM (HKT)	Egypt vs Iran Seattle Match No. 63 Group G
	11:00 AM (HKT)	New Zealand vs Belgium Vancouver Match No. 64 Group G
28 June, 2026 (Sunday)	5:00 AM (HKT)	Panama vs England New York Match No. 67 Group L
	5:00 AM (HKT)	Croatia vs Ghana Philadelphia Match No. 68 Group L
	7:30 AM (HKT)	Colombia vs Portugal Miami Match No. 71 Group K
	7:30 AM (HKT)	DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Atlanta Match No. 72 Group K
	10:00 AM (HKT)	Algeria vs Austria Kansas City Match No. 69 Group J
	10:00 AM (HKT)	Jordan vs Argentina Dallas Match No. 70 Group J
29 June, 2026 (Monday)	3:00 AM (HKT)	Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group B Los Angeles Match No. 73 Round of 32
30 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	1:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group F Houston Match No. 76 Round of 32
	4:30 AM (HKT)	Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D/F Boston Match No. 74 Round of 32
	9:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group C Monterrey Match No. 75 Round of 32
1 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	1:00 AM (HKT)	Runner-up Group E vs Runner-up Group I Dallas Match No. 78 Round of 32
	5:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Group I vs 3rd Group C/D/F/G/H New York Match No. 77 Round of 32
	9:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Group A vs 3rd Group C/E/F/H/I Mexico City Match No. 79 Round of 32
2 July, 2026 (Thursday)	12:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Group L vs 3rd Group E/H/I/J/K Atlanta Match No. 80 Round of 32
	4:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Group G vs 3rd Group A/E/H/I/J Seattle Match No. 82 Round of 32
	8:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Group D vs 3rd Group B/E/F/I/J SF Bay Area Match No. 81 Round of 32
3 July, 2026 (Friday)	3:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Group H vs Runner-up Group J Los Angeles Match No. 84 Round of 32
	7:00 AM (HKT)	Runner-up Group K vs Runner-up Group L Toronto Match No. 83 Round of 32
	11:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Group B vs 3rd Group E/F/G/I/J Vancouver Match No. 85 Round of 32
4 July, 2026 (Saturday)	2:00 AM (HKT)	Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group G Dallas Match No. 88 Round of 32
	6:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Group J vs Runner-up Group H Miami Match No. 86 Round of 32
	9:30 AM (HKT)	Winner Group K vs 3rd Group D/E/I/J/L Kansas City Match No. 87 Round of 32
5 July, 2026 (Sunday)	1:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Match 73 vs Winner Match 75 Houston Match No. 90 Round of 16
5 July, 2026 (Sunday)	5:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Match 74 vs Winner Match 77 Philadelphia Match No. 89 Round of 16
6 July, 2026 (Monday)	4:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Match 76 vs Winner Match 78 New York Match No. 91 Round of 16
6 July, 2026 (Monday)	8:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Match 79 vs Winner Match 80 Mexico City Match No. 92 Round of 16
7 July, 2026 (Tuesday)	3:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Match 83 vs Winner Match 84 Dallas Match No. 93 Round of 16
7 July, 2026 (Tuesday)	8:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Match 81 vs Winner Match 82 Seattle Match No. 94 Round of 16
8 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	12:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Match 86 vs Winner Match 88 Atlanta Match No. 95 Round of 16
8 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	4:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 87 Vancouver Match No. 96 Round of 16
10 July, 2026 (Friday)	4:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90 Boston Match No. 97 Quarterfinals
11 July, 2026 (Saturday)	3:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94 Los Angeles Match No. 98 Quarterfinals
12 July, 2026 (Sunday)	5:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92 Miami Match No. 99 Quarterfinals
12 July, 2026 (Sunday)	9:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96 Kansas City Match No. 100 Quarterfinals
15 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	3:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 Dallas Match No. 101 Semifinals
16 July, 2026 (Thursday)	3:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100 Atlanta Match No. 102 Semifinals
19 July, 2026 (Sunday)	5:00 AM (HKT)	Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102 Miami Match No. 103 Third place
20 July, 2026 (Monday)	3:00 AM (HKT)	Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102 New York Match No. 104 Final

🌍 Host Nations & Match Venues

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is going to be the first collaboration of three countries in which 16 cities across North America will be hosting multiple games. The tournament will be the most extensive one in terms of location in the history of FIFA World Cups. It will be the first time that the United States, Canada, and Mexico will share the responsibilities of hosting the games, which will be scattered throughout a whole continent.

In the United States, the host cities will be New York and New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Philadelphia, and Kansas City. Canada‘s part will be Toronto and Vancouver, whereas Mexico will complete the three hosts by holding games in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.

As matches will be staged in various North American time zones, game start times will fluctuate considerably throughout the tournament. Demonstrating the full schedule in Hong Kong Time helps eliminate confusion, thereby granting fans the opportunity to organize their viewing properly and enjoy the World Cup stress-free, without having to calculate time conversions manually.

📺 How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Hong Kong

Now TV – Official local broadcaster with full live coverage
ViuTV – Selected free-to-air matches
FIFA+ – Highlights, replays, and official content

🌐 View Schedules in Other Time Zones

Japan Standard Time (JST)

Eastern European Time (EEST)

❓ Hong Kong Time (HKT) & 2026 World Cup – FAQs

Q1. Are all kick-off times shown in Hong Kong Time?
Yes. All matches on this page are displayed in Hong Kong Time (HKT).

Q2. Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
No. Hong Kong uses HKT (UTC+8) all year.

Q3. What time will most matches be played in HKT?
Most matches will kick off between midnight and early morning.

Q4. When is the 2026 World Cup final in HKT?
The final will be played on 20 July 2026 at 3:00 AM (HKT).

With reliable scheduling, a passionate football community, and kick-off times clearly displayed in Hong Kong Time, the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises thrilling overnight football for fans across Hong Kong. Bookmark this page and follow every moment of the tournament from the first whistle to the final goal.

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Palestine Standard Time (PSST)

Published on March 10, 2026 · Written by Pooja Sharmaby Pooja Sharma

Few sporting events attract a global audience like the FIFA World Cup, and football fans in Palestine following every kick of the 2026 tournament are set for another memorable football journey. With matches being played across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, keeping track of kick-off times in Palestine Standard Time will be essential to ensure that no moment is missed.

The schedule offers good news for local viewers, as many matches are planned for the evening and late-night hours, allowing fans to watch live without disrupting work or daily routines. While a few early group-stage fixtures may extend into the early morning, most key matches and knockout games are scheduled at times that are comfortable for audiences across Palestine.

This page presents the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule in Palestine Standard Time, covering all 104 matches from the opening game on 11 June 2026 to the final on 19 July 2026. Whether you are watching at home, gathering with friends, or following the action in local cafés, this guide helps you stay close to every kick-off.

Palestine Standard Time is UTC+2 in winter and shifts to UTC+3 during daylight saving time. As the World Cup takes place in June and July, all match timings are shown in Palestine Summer Time, ensuring accurate and reliable planning throughout the tournament.

🌍 FIFA World Cup History at a Glance

Beginning its journey in 1930 in Uruguay, the FIFA World Cup has grown into the most widely watched sporting event in the world. What started with just 13 participating teams has evolved into a truly global competition, and with the 2026 World Cup, the tournament will reach a new level by expanding to 48 teams, opening the door to more nations and new football stories from every corner of the globe.

Over the decades, the competition has been defined by legendary teams, unforgettable goals, dramatic finals, and champions whose fame extends far beyond the sport itself. While countries from South America and Europe have traditionally dominated the trophy list, recent tournaments reflect a changing landscape, with rising competitiveness from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, highlighting football’s continuing global expansion.

Below is a look at the most recent FIFA World Cup winners:

Year	Host Nation	Winner
2022	Qatar	Argentina
2018	Russia	France
2014	Brazil	Germany
2010	South Africa	Spain
2006	Germany	Italy
2002	Japan & South Korea	Brazil

⚽ Quick Facts – 2026 FIFA World Cup

Category	Details
Host Nations	United States, Canada, Mexico
Tournament Dates	11 June – 19 July 2026
Total Teams	48
Total Matches	104
Time Zone Used	Palestine Summer Time (PSDT, UTC+3)
Final Venue	MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA

Palestine & International Football

Football is passionately loved by the people of Palestine, often reflecting deep emotions and the nation’s enduring struggle for freedom. Over the past two decades, the Palestine national football team, supported by the Palestinian Football Association, has worked tirelessly to strengthen its presence and reputation within Asian football.

A historic breakthrough came in 2015, when Palestine qualified for the AFC Asian Cup for the first time, marking their debut on Asia’s biggest football stage. Their subsequent appearances in 2019 and 2023 confirmed their steady progress, with the memorable victory in 2019 delivering their first Asian Cup win and bringing joy not only to the players but to the entire nation, while also demonstrating their growing competitiveness to the world.

Although Palestine has not yet appeared at the FIFA World Cup finals, their continued improvement in Asian qualification campaigns has inspired hope across the football community. With the World Cup expanding to 48 teams and more qualification places now available for Asia, many believe that Palestine’s long-awaited debut on football’s biggest stage may finally be within reach.

🕓 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule (Palestine Standard Time)

For fans following the tournament in Palestine Standard Time (PSDT), most matches will take place during the evening and late-night hours, with a smaller number of fixtures kicking off in the early morning.

The opening match of the tournament will begin on 11 June 2026 at 10:00 PM (PSDT), while the final will be played on 19 July 2026 at 10:00 PM (PSDT).

Below is the complete list of all 104 matches, with kick-off times shown in Palestine Standard Time. Use the filters to quickly find matches by team, venue, or stage.

Date	Time	Team 1 Score Team 2
11 June, 2026 (Thursday)	10:00 PM (PSDT)	Mexico vs South Africa Mexico City Match No. 1 Group A
12 June, 2026 (Friday)	5:00 AM (PSDT)	South Korea vs Czechia Guadalajara Match No. 2 Group A
12 June, 2026 (Friday)	10:00 PM (PSDT)	Canada vs Bosnia Toronto Match No. 3 Group B
13 June, 2026 (Saturday)	4:00 AM (PSDT)	USA vs Paraguay Los Angeles Match No. 4 Group D
13 June, 2026 (Saturday)	10:00 PM (PSDT)	Qatar vs Switzerland SF Bay Area Match No. 8 Group B
14 June, 2026 (Sunday)	1:00 AM (PSDT)	Brazil vs Morocco New York Match No. 7 Group C
	4:00 AM (PSDT)	Haiti vs Scotland Boston Match No. 5 Group C
	7:00 AM (PSDT)	Australia vs Turkey Vancouver Match No. 6 Group D
	8:00 PM (PSDT)	Germany vs Curaçao Houston Match No. 10 Group E
	11:00 PM (PSDT)	Netherlands vs Japan Dallas Match No. 11 Group F
15 June, 2026 (Monday)	2:00 AM (PSDT)	Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Philadelphia Match No. 9 Group E
	5:00 AM (PSDT)	Sweden vs Tunisia Monterrey Match No. 12 Group F
	7:00 PM (PSDT)	Spain vs Cape Verde Atlanta Match No. 14 Group H
	10:00 PM (PSDT)	Belgium vs Egypt Seattle Match No. 16 Group G
16 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	1:00 AM (PSDT)	Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Miami Match No. 13 Group H
	4:00 AM (PSDT)	Iran vs New Zealand Los Angeles Match No. 15 Group G
	10:00 PM (PSDT)	France vs Senegal New York Match No. 17 Group I
17 June, 2026 (Wednesday)	1:00 AM (PSDT)	Iraq vs Norway Boston Match No. 18 Group I
	4:00 AM (PSDT)	Argentina vs Algeria Kansas City Match No. 19 Group J
	7:00 AM (PSDT)	Austria vs Jordan SF Bay Area Match No. 20 Group J
	8:00 PM (PSDT)	Portugal vs DR Congo Houston Match No. 23 Group K
	11:00 PM (PSDT)	England vs Croatia Dallas Match No. 22 Group L
18 June, 2026 (Thursday)	2:00 AM (PSDT)	Ghana vs Panama Toronto Match No. 21 Group L
	5:00 AM (PSDT)	Uzbekistan vs Colombia Mexico City Match No. 24 Group K
	7:00 PM (PSDT)	Czechia vs South Africa Atlanta Match No. 25 Group A
	10:00 PM (PSDT)	Switzerland vs Bosnia Los Angeles Match No. 26 Group B
19 June, 2026 (Friday)	1:00 AM (PSDT)	Canada vs Qatar Vancouver Match No. 27 Group B
	4:00 AM (PSDT)	Mexico vs South Korea Guadalajara Match No. 28 Group A
	10:00 PM (PSDT)	USA vs Australia Seattle Match No. 32 Group D
20 June, 2026 (Saturday)	1:00 AM (PSDT)	Scotland vs Morocco Boston Match No. 30 Group C
	4:00 AM (PSDT)	Brazil vs Haiti Philadelphia Match No. 29 Group C
	7:00 AM (PSDT)	Turkey vs Paraguay SF Bay Area Match No. 31 Group D
	8:00 PM (PSDT)	Netherlands vs Sweden Houston Match No. 35 Group F
	11:00 PM (PSDT)	Germany vs Ivory Coast Toronto Match No. 33 Group E
21 June, 2026 (Sunday)	3:00 AM (PSDT)	Ecuador vs Curaçao Kansas City Match No. 34 Group E
	7:00 AM (PSDT)	Tunisia vs Japan Monterrey Match No. 36 Group F
	7:00 PM (PSDT)	Spain vs Saudi Arabia Atlanta Match No. 38 Group H
	10:00 PM (PSDT)	Belgium vs Iran Los Angeles Match No. 39 Group G
22 June, 2026 (Monday)	1:00 AM (PSDT)	Uruguay vs Cape Verde Miami Match No. 37 Group H
	4:00 AM (PSDT)	New Zealand vs Egypt Vancouver Match No. 40 Group G
	8:00 PM (PSDT)	Argentina vs Austria Dallas Match No. 43 Group J
23 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	12:00 AM (PSDT)	France vs Iraq Philadelphia Match No. 42 Group I
	3:00 AM (PSDT)	Norway vs Senegal New York Match No. 41 Group I
	6:00 AM (PSDT)	Jordan vs Algeria SF Bay Area Match No. 44 Group J
	8:00 PM (PSDT)	Portugal vs Uzbekistan Houston Match No. 47 Group K
	11:00 PM (PSDT)	England vs Ghana Boston Match No. 45 Group L
24 June, 2026 (Wednesday)	2:00 AM (PSDT)	Panama vs Croatia Toronto Match No. 46 Group L
	5:00 AM (PSDT)	Colombia vs DR Congo Guadalajara Match No. 48 Group K
	10:00 PM (PSDT)	Switzerland vs Canada Vancouver Match No. 51 Group B
	10:00 PM (PSDT)	Bosnia vs Qatar Seattle Match No. 52 Group B
25 June, 2026 (Thursday)	1:00 AM (PSDT)	Scotland vs Brazil Miami Match No. 49 Group C
	1:00 AM (PSDT)	Morocco vs Haiti Atlanta Match No. 50 Group C
	4:00 AM (PSDT)	Czechia vs Mexico Mexico City Match No. 53 Group A
	4:00 AM (PSDT)	South Africa vs South Korea Monterrey Match No. 54 Group A
	11:00 PM (PSDT)	Curaçao vs Ivory Coast Philadelphia Match No. 55 Group E
	11:00 PM (PSDT)	Ecuador vs Germany New York Match No. 56 Group E
26 June, 2026 (Friday)	2:00 AM (PSDT)	Japan vs Sweden Dallas Match No. 57 Group F
	2:00 AM (PSDT)	Tunisia vs Netherlands Kansas City Match No. 58 Group F
	5:00 AM (PSDT)	Turkey vs USA Los Angeles Match No. 59 Group D
	5:00 AM (PSDT)	Paraguay vs Australia SF Bay Area Match No. 60 Group D
	10:00 PM (PSDT)	Norway vs France Boston Match No. 61 Group I
	10:00 PM (PSDT)	Senegal vs Iraq Toronto Match No. 62 Group I
27 June, 2026 (Saturday)	3:00 AM (PSDT)	Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia Houston Match No. 65 Group H
	3:00 AM (PSDT)	Uruguay vs Spain Guadalajara Match No. 66 Group H
	6:00 AM (PSDT)	Egypt vs Iran Seattle Match No. 63 Group G
	6:00 AM (PSDT)	New Zealand vs Belgium Vancouver Match No. 64 Group G
28 June, 2026 (Sunday)	12:00 AM (PSDT)	Panama vs England New York Match No. 67 Group L
	12:00 AM (PSDT)	Croatia vs Ghana Philadelphia Match No. 68 Group L
	2:30 AM (PSDT)	Colombia vs Portugal Miami Match No. 71 Group K
	2:30 AM (PSDT)	DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Atlanta Match No. 72 Group K
	5:00 AM (PSDT)	Algeria vs Austria Kansas City Match No. 69 Group J
	5:00 AM (PSDT)	Jordan vs Argentina Dallas Match No. 70 Group J
	10:00 PM (PSDT)	Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group B Los Angeles Match No. 73 Round of 32
29 June, 2026 (Monday)	8:00 PM (PSDT)	Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group F Houston Match No. 76 Round of 32
29 June, 2026 (Monday)	11:30 PM (PSDT)	Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D/F Boston Match No. 74 Round of 32
30 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	4:00 AM (PSDT)	Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group C Monterrey Match No. 75 Round of 32
30 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	8:00 PM (PSDT)	Runner-up Group E vs Runner-up Group I Dallas Match No. 78 Round of 32
1 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	12:00 AM (PSDT)	Winner Group I vs 3rd Group C/D/F/G/H New York Match No. 77 Round of 32
	4:00 AM (PSDT)	Winner Group A vs 3rd Group C/E/F/H/I Mexico City Match No. 79 Round of 32
	7:00 PM (PSDT)	Winner Group L vs 3rd Group E/H/I/J/K Atlanta Match No. 80 Round of 32
	11:00 PM (PSDT)	Winner Group G vs 3rd Group A/E/H/I/J Seattle Match No. 82 Round of 32
2 July, 2026 (Thursday)	3:00 AM (PSDT)	Winner Group D vs 3rd Group B/E/F/I/J SF Bay Area Match No. 81 Round of 32
2 July, 2026 (Thursday)	10:00 PM (PSDT)	Winner Group H vs Runner-up Group J Los Angeles Match No. 84 Round of 32
3 July, 2026 (Friday)	2:00 AM (PSDT)	Runner-up Group K vs Runner-up Group L Toronto Match No. 83 Round of 32
	6:00 AM (PSDT)	Winner Group B vs 3rd Group E/F/G/I/J Vancouver Match No. 85 Round of 32
	9:00 PM (PSDT)	Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group G Dallas Match No. 88 Round of 32
4 July, 2026 (Saturday)	1:00 AM (PSDT)	Winner Group J vs Runner-up Group H Miami Match No. 86 Round of 32
	4:30 AM (PSDT)	Winner Group K vs 3rd Group D/E/I/J/L Kansas City Match No. 87 Round of 32
	8:00 PM (PSDT)	Winner Match 73 vs Winner Match 75 Houston Match No. 90 Round of 16
5 July, 2026 (Sunday)	12:00 AM (PSDT)	Winner Match 74 vs Winner Match 77 Philadelphia Match No. 89 Round of 16
5 July, 2026 (Sunday)	11:00 PM (PSDT)	Winner Match 76 vs Winner Match 78 New York Match No. 91 Round of 16
6 July, 2026 (Monday)	3:00 AM (PSDT)	Winner Match 79 vs Winner Match 80 Mexico City Match No. 92 Round of 16
6 July, 2026 (Monday)	10:00 PM (PSDT)	Winner Match 83 vs Winner Match 84 Dallas Match No. 93 Round of 16
7 July, 2026 (Tuesday)	3:00 AM (PSDT)	Winner Match 81 vs Winner Match 82 Seattle Match No. 94 Round of 16
	7:00 PM (PSDT)	Winner Match 86 vs Winner Match 88 Atlanta Match No. 95 Round of 16
	11:00 PM (PSDT)	Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 87 Vancouver Match No. 96 Round of 16
9 July, 2026 (Thursday)	11:00 PM (PSDT)	Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90 Boston Match No. 97 Quarterfinals
10 July, 2026 (Friday)	10:00 PM (PSDT)	Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94 Los Angeles Match No. 98 Quarterfinals
12 July, 2026 (Sunday)	12:00 AM (PSDT)	Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92 Miami Match No. 99 Quarterfinals
12 July, 2026 (Sunday)	4:00 AM (PSDT)	Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96 Kansas City Match No. 100 Quarterfinals
14 July, 2026 (Tuesday)	10:00 PM (PSDT)	Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 Dallas Match No. 101 Semifinals
15 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	10:00 PM (PSDT)	Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100 Atlanta Match No. 102 Semifinals
19 July, 2026 (Sunday)	12:00 AM (PSDT)	Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102 Miami Match No. 103 Third place
19 July, 2026 (Sunday)	10:00 PM (PSDT)	Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102 New York Match No. 104 Final

🌍 Host Nations & Match Venues

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be staged across three North American countries and a total of 16 host cities, making it the most geographically expansive tournament in the history of the competition.

For the first time, the United States, Canada, and Mexico will jointly host football’s biggest event, with matches spread across an entire continent.

In the United States, games will be played in New York–New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Philadelphia, and Kansas City. Canada will host matches in Toronto and Vancouver, while Mexico completes the lineup with fixtures in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.

With venues spread across several time zones, kick-off times will vary widely throughout the tournament. By presenting the full schedule in Palestine Standard Time, fans can avoid confusion, plan their viewing accurately, and follow every match smoothly from the opening whistle to the final minute.

📺 How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Palestine

beIN Sports MENA – Official Middle East broadcaster with full live coverage
beIN CONNECT – Streaming platform for mobile and online viewing
Palestine TV – Selected free-to-air matches
FIFA+ – Highlights, replays, and official content

🌐 View Schedules in Other Time Zones

Israel Standard Time (IST)

Arabia Standard Time (AST)

❓ Palestine Standard Time (PSST) & 2026 World Cup – FAQs

Q1. Are all kick-off times shown in Palestine local time?
Yes. Every match listed on this page is displayed in Palestine Standard / Summer Time.

Q2. Does Palestine observe daylight saving time?
Yes. During June and July, Palestine observes daylight saving time (UTC+3), which is reflected in this schedule.

Q3. What time will most matches kick off in PSST?
Most matches will start between the evening and early-morning hours, with prime fixtures usually scheduled late in the evening.

Q4. When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in PSST?
The final will be played on 19 July 2026 at 10:00 PM (PSST).

Q5. Has Palestine ever qualified for a FIFA World Cup?
Not yet. However, with the expanded 48-team format, Palestine have improved chances of reaching future World Cups.

With clear kick-off times, passionate supporters, and football growing steadily across the region, the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises unforgettable nights for fans across Palestine. Bookmark this page and follow every moment of the world’s greatest football festival.

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Sri Lankan Standard Time (SLST)

Published on March 5, 2026 · Written by Pooja Sharmaby Pooja Sharma

The FIFA World Cup is one of those events that really tickles the fancy of football fans in Sri Lanka, isnt it? And now that the tournament is coming to the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026, it is going to be crucial to have the correct match start times in Sri Lankan Standard Time if you want to watch the matches live.

Being that the competition is held in North America, the majority of the games in Sri Lanka will be shown on TV late at night, overnight, or early in the morning. So, if you are a hardcore fan, you might have to sacrifice a few hours of sleep. Still, the schedule is such that even at the time when the knockout games and high-profile clash matches take place, a lot of them can be watched at decent hours.

On this site, you will get to see the complete fixture list of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which has been converted to Sri Lankan Standard Time. It is a comprehensive slate that includes the 104 games from the opening match on 11 June 2026 right up to the final on 19 July 2026. Whether you are watching the games in the comfort of your home, at the cafes, or merely following the tournament with your friends, this guide will help you not to miss a single moment of the biggest football event.

Sri Lankan Standard Time is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC, and it operates all year without the observance of daylight saving time. Thus, since there is no daylight saving, the time of all kick-offs will remain the same throughout the tournament, making it very straightforward for all the supporters in the country to plan their time accordingly.

🌍 FIFA World Cup History at a Glance

The FIFA World Cup, first staged in Uruguay in 1930, has developed into the most popular sporting event worldwide. A 13-team competition in those days, it is now entering the next stage of development, with 48 nations from 2026 and thus a new historic chapter in the tournament’s evolution.

Over the years, the World Cup has seen the rise of great players, stunning goals, and exciting finals that have become part of football history. The switch to the 48-team format will allow more countries than ever to participate, thereby providing fans of a wider range of nations the opportunity to watch the game at its highest level and also the tournament with new stories, rivals and ambitions.

Below is a look at the most recent FIFA World Cup winners:

Year	Host Nation	Winner
2022	Qatar	Argentina
2018	Russia	France
2014	Brazil	Germany
2010	South Africa	Spain
2006	Germany	Italy
2002	Japan & South Korea	Brazil

⚽ Quick Facts – 2026 FIFA World Cup

Category	Details
Host Nations	United States, Canada, Mexico
Tournament Dates	11 June – 19 July 2026
Total Teams	48
Total Matches	104
Time Zone Used	Sri Lankan Standard Time (SLST, UTC+5:30)
Final Venue	MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA

Football in Sri Lanka

Football might be overshadowed by cricket in Sri Lanka; however, the sport has had a presence and continues to grow steadily throughout the island. Football on a competitive level has been played since the early 1900s, and over time the game has been receiving a lot of attention through a broad range of youth activities, more competitive club leagues, and a higher rate of regional level participation.

The national team, nicknamed the Golden Army, gets involved in AFC and South Asian competitions on a regular basis including the SAFF Championship and the Asian Cup qualifiers. Though the team still has to achieve results at the continental level, regular participation can be seen as gaining experience and, at the same time, raising the national programme’s profile.

Sri Lanka Super League and other provincial competitions underpin the structure of the domestic game, which is continuously supported by ever-growing grassroots projects aimed at a more durable future. In fact, even though Sri Lanka have not yet appeared in a FIFA World Cup, events such as the 2026 tournament still serve as motivation for players and fans, thereby cementing the increasing influence of football in the country’s sports scene.

🕓 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule (Sri Lankan Standard Time)

For fans following the tournament in Sri Lankan Standard Time (SLST), most matches will kick off during the late evening, midnight, and early morning hours. Some knockout matches and headline fixtures will fall into more convenient late-night windows.

The opening match will begin on 12 June 2026 at 12:30 AM (SLST), while the final will be played on 20 July 2026 at 12:30 AM (SLST).

Below is the complete list of all 104 matches, shown in Sri Lankan Standard Time. Use the filters to find your favourite teams and fixtures.

Date	Time	Team 1 Score Team 2
12 June, 2026 (Friday)	12:30 AM (SLST)	Mexico vs South Africa Mexico City Match No. 1 Group A
12 June, 2026 (Friday)	7:30 AM (SLST)	South Korea vs Czechia Guadalajara Match No. 2 Group A
13 June, 2026 (Saturday)	12:30 AM (SLST)	Canada vs Bosnia Toronto Match No. 3 Group B
13 June, 2026 (Saturday)	6:30 AM (SLST)	USA vs Paraguay Los Angeles Match No. 4 Group D
14 June, 2026 (Sunday)	12:30 AM (SLST)	Qatar vs Switzerland SF Bay Area Match No. 8 Group B
	3:30 AM (SLST)	Brazil vs Morocco New York Match No. 7 Group C
	6:30 AM (SLST)	Haiti vs Scotland Boston Match No. 5 Group C
	9:30 AM (SLST)	Australia vs Turkey Vancouver Match No. 6 Group D
	10:30 PM (SLST)	Germany vs Curaçao Houston Match No. 10 Group E
15 June, 2026 (Monday)	1:30 AM (SLST)	Netherlands vs Japan Dallas Match No. 11 Group F
	4:30 AM (SLST)	Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Philadelphia Match No. 9 Group E
	7:30 AM (SLST)	Sweden vs Tunisia Monterrey Match No. 12 Group F
	9:30 PM (SLST)	Spain vs Cape Verde Atlanta Match No. 14 Group H
16 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	12:30 AM (SLST)	Belgium vs Egypt Seattle Match No. 16 Group G
	3:30 AM (SLST)	Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Miami Match No. 13 Group H
	6:30 AM (SLST)	Iran vs New Zealand Los Angeles Match No. 15 Group G
17 June, 2026 (Wednesday)	12:30 AM (SLST)	France vs Senegal New York Match No. 17 Group I
	3:30 AM (SLST)	Iraq vs Norway Boston Match No. 18 Group I
	6:30 AM (SLST)	Argentina vs Algeria Kansas City Match No. 19 Group J
	9:30 AM (SLST)	Austria vs Jordan SF Bay Area Match No. 20 Group J
	10:30 PM (SLST)	Portugal vs DR Congo Houston Match No. 23 Group K
18 June, 2026 (Thursday)	1:30 AM (SLST)	England vs Croatia Dallas Match No. 22 Group L
	4:30 AM (SLST)	Ghana vs Panama Toronto Match No. 21 Group L
	7:30 AM (SLST)	Uzbekistan vs Colombia Mexico City Match No. 24 Group K
	9:30 PM (SLST)	Czechia vs South Africa Atlanta Match No. 25 Group A
19 June, 2026 (Friday)	12:30 AM (SLST)	Switzerland vs Bosnia Los Angeles Match No. 26 Group B
	3:30 AM (SLST)	Canada vs Qatar Vancouver Match No. 27 Group B
	6:30 AM (SLST)	Mexico vs South Korea Guadalajara Match No. 28 Group A
20 June, 2026 (Saturday)	12:30 AM (SLST)	USA vs Australia Seattle Match No. 32 Group D
	3:30 AM (SLST)	Scotland vs Morocco Boston Match No. 30 Group C
	6:30 AM (SLST)	Brazil vs Haiti Philadelphia Match No. 29 Group C
	9:30 AM (SLST)	Turkey vs Paraguay SF Bay Area Match No. 31 Group D
	10:30 PM (SLST)	Netherlands vs Sweden Houston Match No. 35 Group F
21 June, 2026 (Sunday)	1:30 AM (SLST)	Germany vs Ivory Coast Toronto Match No. 33 Group E
	5:30 AM (SLST)	Ecuador vs Curaçao Kansas City Match No. 34 Group E
	9:30 AM (SLST)	Tunisia vs Japan Monterrey Match No. 36 Group F
	9:30 PM (SLST)	Spain vs Saudi Arabia Atlanta Match No. 38 Group H
22 June, 2026 (Monday)	12:30 AM (SLST)	Belgium vs Iran Los Angeles Match No. 39 Group G
	3:30 AM (SLST)	Uruguay vs Cape Verde Miami Match No. 37 Group H
	6:30 AM (SLST)	New Zealand vs Egypt Vancouver Match No. 40 Group G
	10:30 PM (SLST)	Argentina vs Austria Dallas Match No. 43 Group J
23 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	2:30 AM (SLST)	France vs Iraq Philadelphia Match No. 42 Group I
	5:30 AM (SLST)	Norway vs Senegal New York Match No. 41 Group I
	8:30 AM (SLST)	Jordan vs Algeria SF Bay Area Match No. 44 Group J
	10:30 PM (SLST)	Portugal vs Uzbekistan Houston Match No. 47 Group K
24 June, 2026 (Wednesday)	1:30 AM (SLST)	England vs Ghana Boston Match No. 45 Group L
	4:30 AM (SLST)	Panama vs Croatia Toronto Match No. 46 Group L
	7:30 AM (SLST)	Colombia vs DR Congo Guadalajara Match No. 48 Group K
25 June, 2026 (Thursday)	12:30 AM (SLST)	Switzerland vs Canada Vancouver Match No. 51 Group B
	12:30 AM (SLST)	Bosnia vs Qatar Seattle Match No. 52 Group B
	3:30 AM (SLST)	Scotland vs Brazil Miami Match No. 49 Group C
	3:30 AM (SLST)	Morocco vs Haiti Atlanta Match No. 50 Group C
	6:30 AM (SLST)	Czechia vs Mexico Mexico City Match No. 53 Group A
	6:30 AM (SLST)	South Africa vs South Korea Monterrey Match No. 54 Group A
26 June, 2026 (Friday)	1:30 AM (SLST)	Curaçao vs Ivory Coast Philadelphia Match No. 55 Group E
	1:30 AM (SLST)	Ecuador vs Germany New York Match No. 56 Group E
	4:30 AM (SLST)	Japan vs Sweden Dallas Match No. 57 Group F
	4:30 AM (SLST)	Tunisia vs Netherlands Kansas City Match No. 58 Group F
	7:30 AM (SLST)	Turkey vs USA Los Angeles Match No. 59 Group D
	7:30 AM (SLST)	Paraguay vs Australia SF Bay Area Match No. 60 Group D
27 June, 2026 (Saturday)	12:30 AM (SLST)	Norway vs France Boston Match No. 61 Group I
	12:30 AM (SLST)	Senegal vs Iraq Toronto Match No. 62 Group I
	5:30 AM (SLST)	Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia Houston Match No. 65 Group H
	5:30 AM (SLST)	Uruguay vs Spain Guadalajara Match No. 66 Group H
	8:30 AM (SLST)	Egypt vs Iran Seattle Match No. 63 Group G
	8:30 AM (SLST)	New Zealand vs Belgium Vancouver Match No. 64 Group G
28 June, 2026 (Sunday)	2:30 AM (SLST)	Panama vs England New York Match No. 67 Group L
	2:30 AM (SLST)	Croatia vs Ghana Philadelphia Match No. 68 Group L
	5:00 AM (SLST)	Colombia vs Portugal Miami Match No. 71 Group K
	5:00 AM (SLST)	DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Atlanta Match No. 72 Group K
	7:30 AM (SLST)	Algeria vs Austria Kansas City Match No. 69 Group J
	7:30 AM (SLST)	Jordan vs Argentina Dallas Match No. 70 Group J
29 June, 2026 (Monday)	12:30 AM (SLST)	Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group B Los Angeles Match No. 73 Round of 32
29 June, 2026 (Monday)	10:30 PM (SLST)	Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group F Houston Match No. 76 Round of 32
30 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	2:00 AM (SLST)	Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D/F Boston Match No. 74 Round of 32
	6:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group C Monterrey Match No. 75 Round of 32
	10:30 PM (SLST)	Runner-up Group E vs Runner-up Group I Dallas Match No. 78 Round of 32
1 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	2:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Group I vs 3rd Group C/D/F/G/H New York Match No. 77 Round of 32
	6:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Group A vs 3rd Group C/E/F/H/I Mexico City Match No. 79 Round of 32
	9:30 PM (SLST)	Winner Group L vs 3rd Group E/H/I/J/K Atlanta Match No. 80 Round of 32
2 July, 2026 (Thursday)	1:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Group G vs 3rd Group A/E/H/I/J Seattle Match No. 82 Round of 32
2 July, 2026 (Thursday)	5:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Group D vs 3rd Group B/E/F/I/J SF Bay Area Match No. 81 Round of 32
3 July, 2026 (Friday)	12:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Group H vs Runner-up Group J Los Angeles Match No. 84 Round of 32
	4:30 AM (SLST)	Runner-up Group K vs Runner-up Group L Toronto Match No. 83 Round of 32
	8:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Group B vs 3rd Group E/F/G/I/J Vancouver Match No. 85 Round of 32
	11:30 PM (SLST)	Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group G Dallas Match No. 88 Round of 32
4 July, 2026 (Saturday)	3:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Group J vs Runner-up Group H Miami Match No. 86 Round of 32
	7:00 AM (SLST)	Winner Group K vs 3rd Group D/E/I/J/L Kansas City Match No. 87 Round of 32
	10:30 PM (SLST)	Winner Match 73 vs Winner Match 75 Houston Match No. 90 Round of 16
5 July, 2026 (Sunday)	2:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Match 74 vs Winner Match 77 Philadelphia Match No. 89 Round of 16
6 July, 2026 (Monday)	1:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Match 76 vs Winner Match 78 New York Match No. 91 Round of 16
6 July, 2026 (Monday)	5:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Match 79 vs Winner Match 80 Mexico City Match No. 92 Round of 16
7 July, 2026 (Tuesday)	12:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Match 83 vs Winner Match 84 Dallas Match No. 93 Round of 16
	5:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Match 81 vs Winner Match 82 Seattle Match No. 94 Round of 16
	9:30 PM (SLST)	Winner Match 86 vs Winner Match 88 Atlanta Match No. 95 Round of 16
8 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	1:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 87 Vancouver Match No. 96 Round of 16
10 July, 2026 (Friday)	1:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90 Boston Match No. 97 Quarterfinals
11 July, 2026 (Saturday)	12:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94 Los Angeles Match No. 98 Quarterfinals
12 July, 2026 (Sunday)	2:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92 Miami Match No. 99 Quarterfinals
12 July, 2026 (Sunday)	6:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96 Kansas City Match No. 100 Quarterfinals
15 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	12:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 Dallas Match No. 101 Semifinals
16 July, 2026 (Thursday)	12:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100 Atlanta Match No. 102 Semifinals
19 July, 2026 (Sunday)	2:30 AM (SLST)	Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102 Miami Match No. 103 Third place
20 July, 2026 (Monday)	12:30 AM (SLST)	Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102 New York Match No. 104 Final

🌍 Host Nations & Match Venues

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in three countries and 16 host cities in North America, which means it will be the largest and most geographically diverse tournament in the history of the competition. For the first time ever, the US, Canada, and Mexico will co, host the world’s biggest football event, spreading games across an entire continent.

In the United States, matches will take place in New York and New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Philadelphia, and Kansas City. Canada‘s hosts will be Toronto and Vancouver, and the Mexican cities of Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey will complete the group.

Since the matches will be played across various North American time zones, kick, off times will differ a lot throughout the tournament. Showing the entire schedule in Sri Lankan Standard Time eliminates any doubt for the home fans, thus making it possible for them to plan accurately and enjoy a smooth, relaxing viewing experience right from the first match until the final one.

📺 How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Sri Lanka

Sony Sports Network – Official TV broadcaster in Sri Lanka
Sony LIV – Official streaming platform
FIFA+ – Highlights, replays, and official content

❓ Sri Lankan Standard Time (SLST) & 2026 World Cup – FAQs

Q1. Are all match times shown in Sri Lankan Standard Time?
Yes. All kick-off times on this page are displayed in SLST.

Q2. Does Sri Lanka observe daylight saving time?
No. Sri Lanka uses the same time zone all year round.

Q3. What time will most matches be played in Sri Lanka?
Most matches will take place during late evenings and early mornings.

Q4. When is the 2026 World Cup final in SLST?
The final will be played on 20 July 2026 at 12:30 AM (SLST).

🌐 View Schedules in Other Time Zones

Nepal Standard Time (NPT)

Gulf Standard Time (GST)

With kick-off times clearly shown in Sri Lankan Standard Time and football fever rising across the island, the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises unforgettable nights for fans in Sri Lanka. Bookmark this page and enjoy every goal, upset, and celebration from start to finish.

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in UAE Standard Time (GST)

Published on February 25, 2026 · Written by Pooja Sharmaby Pooja Sharma

Football fans in the United Arab Emirates are in for an exciting experience as the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises late-night drama, spectacular goals, and a worldwide celebration of football. With the tournament being hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, fans in the UAE will need to keep a close eye on kick-off times in UAE Standard Time to catch all the action live.

There is good news for supporters in the Gulf region, as many matches are scheduled for the late evening and nighttime, allowing fans to watch the biggest games after work or family time. While some group-stage fixtures may continue into the early hours, most high-profile knockout matches are timed conveniently for viewers in the UAE.

This page provides the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule in UAE Standard Time, covering all 104 matches from the opening game on 11 June 2026 to the final on 19 July 2026. Whether you are watching at home, in cafés, or in fan zones across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah, this guide helps ensure you never miss a moment of the tournament.

UAE Standard Time, also known as Gulf Standard Time, operates at UTC+4 throughout the year. As there is no daylight saving time, kick-off times will remain consistent during the entire tournament, allowing fans to plan their World Cup viewing with confidence and ease.

🌍 FIFA World Cup History at a Glance

First staged in 1930 in Uruguay, the FIFA World Cup has grown into the largest and most watched sporting event on the planet. What began as a 13-team experiment has evolved into a global festival of football, passion, and national pride, captivating audiences across every continent. From 2026, the tournament enters a new era with its expansion to 48 nations, giving more countries the chance to appear on the grandest stage of the game.

Over the decades, the World Cup has produced legendary players, iconic matches, and moments that have shaped the history of football. While the list of champions has long been dominated by teams from Europe and South America, the modern tournament increasingly reflects the sport’s global growth, with rising influence from nations across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

The move to a 48-team format represents a new chapter of inclusiveness and opportunity. The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises a larger and more diverse spectacle, with more nations, more matches, and fresh storylines, creating space for new contenders to emerge alongside the game’s traditional giants.

Year	Host Nation	Winner
2022	Qatar	Argentina
2018	Russia	France
2014	Brazil	Germany
2010	South Africa	Spain
2006	Germany	Italy
2002	Japan & South Korea	Brazil

⚽ Quick Facts – 2026 FIFA World Cup

Category	Details
Host Nations	United States, Canada, Mexico
Tournament Dates	11 June – 19 July 2026
Total Teams	48
Total Matches	104
Time Zone Used	UAE Standard Time / Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)
Final Venue	MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA

⏰ UAE Standard Time & Gulf Standard Time: What It Is and Where It’s Used

UAE Standard Time is officially known as Gulf Standard Time (GST) and operates at UTC +4. It is used year-round and does not observe daylight saving time, making it one of the most stable time zones for following international tournaments.

Gulf Standard Time is shared by several countries across the Arabian Gulf, including:

United Arab Emirates
Oman
Azerbaijan (partially / historically aligned)

If your local time matches cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, Muscat, or Fujairah, the kick-off times shown on this page apply directly to you.

Football in the United Arab Emirates

Football in the United Arab Emirates has progressed at a remarkable pace over the past few decades, supported by strong domestic competitions, continuous investment in infrastructure, and a rapidly growing football culture. At the heart of the national system is the UAE Pro League, which not only develops local talent but also attracts experienced international players, raising the overall standard of the league.

The UAE national team has enjoyed notable success on the Asian stage, with its greatest achievement coming in 1990, when the country qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first and only time so far. Although the team was eliminated in the group stage in Italy, reaching the finals remains the most significant milestone in Emirati football history and a lasting source of national pride.

Beyond the national team, the UAE has emerged as one of the leading football hubs in the Middle East, regularly hosting major tournaments, continental finals, and elite club competitions. With growing fan support and an expanding network of youth academies, football in the UAE continues to move toward the next level, driven by the long-term ambition of returning to the World Cup stage.

🕓 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule (UAE Standard Time)

For fans following the tournament in UAE Time /Gulf Time, most matches will kick off between the late evening and early morning hours. Group-stage fixtures may extend past midnight, while knockout matches often fall into comfortable late-evening windows.

The opening match of the tournament will begin on 11 June 2026 at 11:00 PM (GST), while the final will be played on 19 July 2026 at 11:00 PM (GST).

Below is the full list of all 104 matches, with kick-off times shown in UAE Standard Time. Use the filters to find fixtures involving your favourite teams.

Date	Time	Team 1 Score Team 2
11 June, 2026 (Thursday)	11:00 PM (GST)	Mexico vs South Africa Mexico City Match No. 1 Group A
12 June, 2026 (Friday)	6:00 AM (GST)	South Korea vs Czechia Guadalajara Match No. 2 Group A
12 June, 2026 (Friday)	11:00 PM (GST)	Canada vs Bosnia Toronto Match No. 3 Group B
13 June, 2026 (Saturday)	5:00 AM (GST)	USA vs Paraguay Los Angeles Match No. 4 Group D
13 June, 2026 (Saturday)	11:00 PM (GST)	Qatar vs Switzerland SF Bay Area Match No. 8 Group B
14 June, 2026 (Sunday)	2:00 AM (GST)	Brazil vs Morocco New York Match No. 7 Group C
	5:00 AM (GST)	Haiti vs Scotland Boston Match No. 5 Group C
	8:00 AM (GST)	Australia vs Turkey Vancouver Match No. 6 Group D
	9:00 PM (GST)	Germany vs Curaçao Houston Match No. 10 Group E
15 June, 2026 (Monday)	12:00 AM (GST)	Netherlands vs Japan Dallas Match No. 11 Group F
	3:00 AM (GST)	Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Philadelphia Match No. 9 Group E
	6:00 AM (GST)	Sweden vs Tunisia Monterrey Match No. 12 Group F
	8:00 PM (GST)	Spain vs Cape Verde Atlanta Match No. 14 Group H
	11:00 PM (GST)	Belgium vs Egypt Seattle Match No. 16 Group G
16 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	2:00 AM (GST)	Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Miami Match No. 13 Group H
	5:00 AM (GST)	Iran vs New Zealand Los Angeles Match No. 15 Group G
	11:00 PM (GST)	France vs Senegal New York Match No. 17 Group I
17 June, 2026 (Wednesday)	2:00 AM (GST)	Iraq vs Norway Boston Match No. 18 Group I
	5:00 AM (GST)	Argentina vs Algeria Kansas City Match No. 19 Group J
	8:00 AM (GST)	Austria vs Jordan SF Bay Area Match No. 20 Group J
	9:00 PM (GST)	Portugal vs DR Congo Houston Match No. 23 Group K
18 June, 2026 (Thursday)	12:00 AM (GST)	England vs Croatia Dallas Match No. 22 Group L
	3:00 AM (GST)	Ghana vs Panama Toronto Match No. 21 Group L
	6:00 AM (GST)	Uzbekistan vs Colombia Mexico City Match No. 24 Group K
	8:00 PM (GST)	Czechia vs South Africa Atlanta Match No. 25 Group A
	11:00 PM (GST)	Switzerland vs Bosnia Los Angeles Match No. 26 Group B
19 June, 2026 (Friday)	2:00 AM (GST)	Canada vs Qatar Vancouver Match No. 27 Group B
	5:00 AM (GST)	Mexico vs South Korea Guadalajara Match No. 28 Group A
	11:00 PM (GST)	USA vs Australia Seattle Match No. 32 Group D
20 June, 2026 (Saturday)	2:00 AM (GST)	Scotland vs Morocco Boston Match No. 30 Group C
	5:00 AM (GST)	Brazil vs Haiti Philadelphia Match No. 29 Group C
	8:00 AM (GST)	Turkey vs Paraguay SF Bay Area Match No. 31 Group D
	9:00 PM (GST)	Netherlands vs Sweden Houston Match No. 35 Group F
21 June, 2026 (Sunday)	12:00 AM (GST)	Germany vs Ivory Coast Toronto Match No. 33 Group E
	4:00 AM (GST)	Ecuador vs Curaçao Kansas City Match No. 34 Group E
	8:00 AM (GST)	Tunisia vs Japan Monterrey Match No. 36 Group F
	8:00 PM (GST)	Spain vs Saudi Arabia Atlanta Match No. 38 Group H
	11:00 PM (GST)	Belgium vs Iran Los Angeles Match No. 39 Group G
22 June, 2026 (Monday)	2:00 AM (GST)	Uruguay vs Cape Verde Miami Match No. 37 Group H
	5:00 AM (GST)	New Zealand vs Egypt Vancouver Match No. 40 Group G
	9:00 PM (GST)	Argentina vs Austria Dallas Match No. 43 Group J
23 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	1:00 AM (GST)	France vs Iraq Philadelphia Match No. 42 Group I
	4:00 AM (GST)	Norway vs Senegal New York Match No. 41 Group I
	7:00 AM (GST)	Jordan vs Algeria SF Bay Area Match No. 44 Group J
	9:00 PM (GST)	Portugal vs Uzbekistan Houston Match No. 47 Group K
24 June, 2026 (Wednesday)	12:00 AM (GST)	England vs Ghana Boston Match No. 45 Group L
	3:00 AM (GST)	Panama vs Croatia Toronto Match No. 46 Group L
	6:00 AM (GST)	Colombia vs DR Congo Guadalajara Match No. 48 Group K
	11:00 PM (GST)	Switzerland vs Canada Vancouver Match No. 51 Group B
	11:00 PM (GST)	Bosnia vs Qatar Seattle Match No. 52 Group B
25 June, 2026 (Thursday)	2:00 AM (GST)	Scotland vs Brazil Miami Match No. 49 Group C
	2:00 AM (GST)	Morocco vs Haiti Atlanta Match No. 50 Group C
	5:00 AM (GST)	Czechia vs Mexico Mexico City Match No. 53 Group A
	5:00 AM (GST)	South Africa vs South Korea Monterrey Match No. 54 Group A
26 June, 2026 (Friday)	12:00 AM (GST)	Curaçao vs Ivory Coast Philadelphia Match No. 55 Group E
	12:00 AM (GST)	Ecuador vs Germany New York Match No. 56 Group E
	3:00 AM (GST)	Japan vs Sweden Dallas Match No. 57 Group F
	3:00 AM (GST)	Tunisia vs Netherlands Kansas City Match No. 58 Group F
	6:00 AM (GST)	Turkey vs USA Los Angeles Match No. 59 Group D
	6:00 AM (GST)	Paraguay vs Australia SF Bay Area Match No. 60 Group D
	11:00 PM (GST)	Norway vs France Boston Match No. 61 Group I
	11:00 PM (GST)	Senegal vs Iraq Toronto Match No. 62 Group I
27 June, 2026 (Saturday)	4:00 AM (GST)	Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia Houston Match No. 65 Group H
	4:00 AM (GST)	Uruguay vs Spain Guadalajara Match No. 66 Group H
	7:00 AM (GST)	Egypt vs Iran Seattle Match No. 63 Group G
	7:00 AM (GST)	New Zealand vs Belgium Vancouver Match No. 64 Group G
28 June, 2026 (Sunday)	1:00 AM (GST)	Panama vs England New York Match No. 67 Group L
	1:00 AM (GST)	Croatia vs Ghana Philadelphia Match No. 68 Group L
	3:30 AM (GST)	Colombia vs Portugal Miami Match No. 71 Group K
	3:30 AM (GST)	DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Atlanta Match No. 72 Group K
	6:00 AM (GST)	Algeria vs Austria Kansas City Match No. 69 Group J
	6:00 AM (GST)	Jordan vs Argentina Dallas Match No. 70 Group J
	11:00 PM (GST)	Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group B Los Angeles Match No. 73 Round of 32
29 June, 2026 (Monday)	9:00 PM (GST)	Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group F Houston Match No. 76 Round of 32
30 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	12:30 AM (GST)	Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D/F Boston Match No. 74 Round of 32
	5:00 AM (GST)	Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group C Monterrey Match No. 75 Round of 32
	9:00 PM (GST)	Runner-up Group E vs Runner-up Group I Dallas Match No. 78 Round of 32
1 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	1:00 AM (GST)	Winner Group I vs 3rd Group C/D/F/G/H New York Match No. 77 Round of 32
	5:00 AM (GST)	Winner Group A vs 3rd Group C/E/F/H/I Mexico City Match No. 79 Round of 32
	8:00 PM (GST)	Winner Group L vs 3rd Group E/H/I/J/K Atlanta Match No. 80 Round of 32
2 July, 2026 (Thursday)	12:00 AM (GST)	Winner Group G vs 3rd Group A/E/H/I/J Seattle Match No. 82 Round of 32
	4:00 AM (GST)	Winner Group D vs 3rd Group B/E/F/I/J SF Bay Area Match No. 81 Round of 32
	11:00 PM (GST)	Winner Group H vs Runner-up Group J Los Angeles Match No. 84 Round of 32
3 July, 2026 (Friday)	3:00 AM (GST)	Runner-up Group K vs Runner-up Group L Toronto Match No. 83 Round of 32
	7:00 AM (GST)	Winner Group B vs 3rd Group E/F/G/I/J Vancouver Match No. 85 Round of 32
	10:00 PM (GST)	Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group G Dallas Match No. 88 Round of 32
4 July, 2026 (Saturday)	2:00 AM (GST)	Winner Group J vs Runner-up Group H Miami Match No. 86 Round of 32
	5:30 AM (GST)	Winner Group K vs 3rd Group D/E/I/J/L Kansas City Match No. 87 Round of 32
	9:00 PM (GST)	Winner Match 73 vs Winner Match 75 Houston Match No. 90 Round of 16
5 July, 2026 (Sunday)	1:00 AM (GST)	Winner Match 74 vs Winner Match 77 Philadelphia Match No. 89 Round of 16
6 July, 2026 (Monday)	12:00 AM (GST)	Winner Match 76 vs Winner Match 78 New York Match No. 91 Round of 16
	4:00 AM (GST)	Winner Match 79 vs Winner Match 80 Mexico City Match No. 92 Round of 16
	11:00 PM (GST)	Winner Match 83 vs Winner Match 84 Dallas Match No. 93 Round of 16
7 July, 2026 (Tuesday)	4:00 AM (GST)	Winner Match 81 vs Winner Match 82 Seattle Match No. 94 Round of 16
7 July, 2026 (Tuesday)	8:00 PM (GST)	Winner Match 86 vs Winner Match 88 Atlanta Match No. 95 Round of 16
8 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	12:00 AM (GST)	Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 87 Vancouver Match No. 96 Round of 16
10 July, 2026 (Friday)	12:00 AM (GST)	Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90 Boston Match No. 97 Quarterfinals
10 July, 2026 (Friday)	11:00 PM (GST)	Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94 Los Angeles Match No. 98 Quarterfinals
12 July, 2026 (Sunday)	1:00 AM (GST)	Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92 Miami Match No. 99 Quarterfinals
12 July, 2026 (Sunday)	5:00 AM (GST)	Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96 Kansas City Match No. 100 Quarterfinals
14 July, 2026 (Tuesday)	11:00 PM (GST)	Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 Dallas Match No. 101 Semifinals
15 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	11:00 PM (GST)	Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100 Atlanta Match No. 102 Semifinals
19 July, 2026 (Sunday)	1:00 AM (GST)	Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102 Miami Match No. 103 Third place
19 July, 2026 (Sunday)	11:00 PM (GST)	Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102 New York Match No. 104 Final

🌍 Host Nations & Match Venues

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be staged across three North American countries and 16 host cities, making it the most geographically extensive tournament in the history of the competition.

Matches will be played throughout the United States in New York–New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Philadelphia, and Kansas City. Canada will host games in Toronto and Vancouver, while Mexico will complete the lineup with fixtures in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.

With the tournament spread across several time zones from coast to coast, kick-off times will vary widely from match to match. By presenting the full schedule in UAE Standard Time, fans in the Emirates can avoid confusion, plan accurately, and follow every game with ease from the opening whistle to the final.

📺 How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the UAE

beIN Sports MENA – Exclusive broadcaster across the Middle East
beIN CONNECT – Official streaming platform
FIFA+ – Highlights, replays, and official content

🌐 View Schedules in Other Time Zones

Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)

Arabia Standard Time (AST)

❓ UAE Standard Time & 2026 World Cup – FAQs

Q1. Are all kick-off times shown in UAE Standard Time?
Yes. Every match on this page is displayed in GST (UTC+4).

Q2. Is UAE Standard Time the same as Gulf Standard Time?
Yes. UAE Standard Time and Gulf Standard Time (GST) refer to the same time zone, which is UTC+4.

Q3. Does the UAE observe daylight saving time?
No. The UAE observes the same time zone throughout the year.

Q4. When is the World Cup final in UAE time?
The final will be played on 19 July 2026 at 11:00 PM (GST).

With stable kick-off times, passionate fans, and football culture growing stronger every year, the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises unforgettable nights for supporters across the United Arab Emirates. Bookmark this page and follow every moment in UAE Standard Time.

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Bhutan Time (BTT)

Published on February 20, 2026 · Written by Pooja Sharmaby Pooja Sharma

For football fans in Bhutan, kick-off times are often the key factor when it comes to following the FIFA World Cup live. With daily routines closely tied to local time, knowing the exact match timings is essential. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, fans in Bhutan will need to rely on schedules converted to Bhutan Time to catch the tournament’s biggest moments.

Because matches will be played across multiple venues throughout North America, most games will air in Bhutan during the late evening, overnight, or early morning hours. While this creates a demanding viewing schedule, the expanded tournament format and higher number of matches allow fans to plan ahead and focus on the most important fixtures during the championship.

This page presents the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule in Bhutan Time, covering all 104 matches from the opening game on 11 June 2026 to the final on 19 July 2026. Whether you are watching from home with family, gathering with friends, or following the action online, this schedule helps you stay connected to every stage of the tournament.

Bhutan follows a time zone of UTC+6, which is observed throughout the year. As there is no daylight saving time, match timings will remain consistent for the duration of the World Cup, making it easier for fans in Bhutan to plan their football viewing with confidence.

🌍 FIFA World Cup History at a Glance

First staged in 1930 in Uruguay, the FIFA World Cup has grown into the most watched sporting event in the world. What began as a small competition featuring just 13 teams has evolved into a truly global tournament, and from 2026, the World Cup will reach a new level with the participation of 48 nations.

Across nearly a century, the tournament has showcased legendary players, unforgettable matches, and moments that have shaped football history. While teams from South America and Europe have traditionally dominated the list of champions, the modern World Cup increasingly reflects the sport’s global expansion, with nations from Asia, Africa, and other regions now challenging for top honors.

The 2026 World Cup and its 48-team format represent a major shift in the tournament’s evolution. This expansion opens the door for more countries to take part in football’s biggest event, allows a greater number of teams to compete at the highest level, and helps sustain the passion for the sport in nations that are still developing their football infrastructure.

Year	Host Nation	Winner
2022	Qatar	Argentina
2018	Russia	France
2014	Brazil	Germany
2010	South Africa	Spain
2006	Germany	Italy
2002	Japan & South Korea	Brazil

⚽ Quick Facts – 2026 FIFA World Cup

Category	Details
Host Nations	United States, Canada, Mexico
Tournament Dates	11 June – 19 July 2026
Total Teams	48
Total Matches	104
Time Zone Used	Bhutan Time (BTT, UTC +6)
Final Venue	MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA

🏟️ How the 2026 FIFA World Cup Competition Format Works

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first edition of the tournament to introduce a new structure following its expansion to 48 teams, delivering a larger match calendar and broader global representation than ever before.

Under the new format, teams are divided into 12 groups of four, with each nation playing three matches during the group stage. The top two teams from each group qualify automatically, joined by the eight best third-placed teams, creating a 32-team field for the knockout rounds.

From the Round of 32 onward, the tournament follows a straight single-elimination format. To lift the trophy, a team must successfully navigate five consecutive knockout matches, a demanding path that promises heightened intensity and drama in the pursuit of football’s most prestigious prize.

Football in Bhutan: Growth and Passion

Over the past two decades, football in Bhutan has grown steadily and meaningfully, evolving from a largely informal pastime into a more organized and competitive sport. The formation of the Bhutan Football Federation and the development of domestic league structures have been central to this progress, helping to identify talent and expand the game across the country.

Bhutan’s national team has drawn global attention not only for its results, but also for the inspiring nature of its football journey, most famously highlighted in the documentary The Other Final. Since then, Bhutan have recorded notable international victories and shown gradual improvement in regional competitions, reflecting the broader upward trend in the nation’s football development.

Although Bhutan has not qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament remains highly significant for the country’s football community. Watching the world’s best players compete on football’s biggest stage continues to inspire young athletes, energize supporters, and reinforce the growing role of football within Bhutan’s sporting culture.

🕓 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule (Bhutan Time)

For fans in Bhutan, most World Cup matches will kick off during the late night and early morning hours in Bhutan Time (BTT). While this requires some late nights, knockout-stage matches often fall into more manageable viewing windows.

The opening match of the tournament will begin on 12 June 2026 at 1:00 AM (BTT), while the final will be played on 20 July 2026 at 1:00 AM (BTT).

Below is the complete list of all 104 matches, with kick-off times shown in Bhutan Time. Use the filters to find matches by team, venue, or stage.

Date	Time	Team 1 Score Team 2
12 June, 2026 (Friday)	1:00 AM (BTT)	Mexico vs South Africa Mexico City Match No. 1 Group A
12 June, 2026 (Friday)	8:00 AM (BTT)	South Korea vs Czechia Guadalajara Match No. 2 Group A
13 June, 2026 (Saturday)	1:00 AM (BTT)	Canada vs Bosnia Toronto Match No. 3 Group B
13 June, 2026 (Saturday)	7:00 AM (BTT)	USA vs Paraguay Los Angeles Match No. 4 Group D
14 June, 2026 (Sunday)	1:00 AM (BTT)	Qatar vs Switzerland SF Bay Area Match No. 8 Group B
	4:00 AM (BTT)	Brazil vs Morocco New York Match No. 7 Group C
	7:00 AM (BTT)	Haiti vs Scotland Boston Match No. 5 Group C
	10:00 AM (BTT)	Australia vs Turkey Vancouver Match No. 6 Group D
	11:00 PM (BTT)	Germany vs Curaçao Houston Match No. 10 Group E
15 June, 2026 (Monday)	2:00 AM (BTT)	Netherlands vs Japan Dallas Match No. 11 Group F
	5:00 AM (BTT)	Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Philadelphia Match No. 9 Group E
	8:00 AM (BTT)	Sweden vs Tunisia Monterrey Match No. 12 Group F
	10:00 PM (BTT)	Spain vs Cape Verde Atlanta Match No. 14 Group H
16 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	1:00 AM (BTT)	Belgium vs Egypt Seattle Match No. 16 Group G
	4:00 AM (BTT)	Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Miami Match No. 13 Group H
	7:00 AM (BTT)	Iran vs New Zealand Los Angeles Match No. 15 Group G
17 June, 2026 (Wednesday)	1:00 AM (BTT)	France vs Senegal New York Match No. 17 Group I
	4:00 AM (BTT)	Iraq vs Norway Boston Match No. 18 Group I
	7:00 AM (BTT)	Argentina vs Algeria Kansas City Match No. 19 Group J
	10:00 AM (BTT)	Austria vs Jordan SF Bay Area Match No. 20 Group J
	11:00 PM (BTT)	Portugal vs DR Congo Houston Match No. 23 Group K
18 June, 2026 (Thursday)	2:00 AM (BTT)	England vs Croatia Dallas Match No. 22 Group L
	5:00 AM (BTT)	Ghana vs Panama Toronto Match No. 21 Group L
	8:00 AM (BTT)	Uzbekistan vs Colombia Mexico City Match No. 24 Group K
	10:00 PM (BTT)	Czechia vs South Africa Atlanta Match No. 25 Group A
19 June, 2026 (Friday)	1:00 AM (BTT)	Switzerland vs Bosnia Los Angeles Match No. 26 Group B
	4:00 AM (BTT)	Canada vs Qatar Vancouver Match No. 27 Group B
	7:00 AM (BTT)	Mexico vs South Korea Guadalajara Match No. 28 Group A
20 June, 2026 (Saturday)	1:00 AM (BTT)	USA vs Australia Seattle Match No. 32 Group D
	4:00 AM (BTT)	Scotland vs Morocco Boston Match No. 30 Group C
	7:00 AM (BTT)	Brazil vs Haiti Philadelphia Match No. 29 Group C
	10:00 AM (BTT)	Turkey vs Paraguay SF Bay Area Match No. 31 Group D
	11:00 PM (BTT)	Netherlands vs Sweden Houston Match No. 35 Group F
21 June, 2026 (Sunday)	2:00 AM (BTT)	Germany vs Ivory Coast Toronto Match No. 33 Group E
	6:00 AM (BTT)	Ecuador vs Curaçao Kansas City Match No. 34 Group E
	10:00 AM (BTT)	Tunisia vs Japan Monterrey Match No. 36 Group F
	10:00 PM (BTT)	Spain vs Saudi Arabia Atlanta Match No. 38 Group H
22 June, 2026 (Monday)	1:00 AM (BTT)	Belgium vs Iran Los Angeles Match No. 39 Group G
	4:00 AM (BTT)	Uruguay vs Cape Verde Miami Match No. 37 Group H
	7:00 AM (BTT)	New Zealand vs Egypt Vancouver Match No. 40 Group G
	11:00 PM (BTT)	Argentina vs Austria Dallas Match No. 43 Group J
23 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	3:00 AM (BTT)	France vs Iraq Philadelphia Match No. 42 Group I
	6:00 AM (BTT)	Norway vs Senegal New York Match No. 41 Group I
	9:00 AM (BTT)	Jordan vs Algeria SF Bay Area Match No. 44 Group J
	11:00 PM (BTT)	Portugal vs Uzbekistan Houston Match No. 47 Group K
24 June, 2026 (Wednesday)	2:00 AM (BTT)	England vs Ghana Boston Match No. 45 Group L
	5:00 AM (BTT)	Panama vs Croatia Toronto Match No. 46 Group L
	8:00 AM (BTT)	Colombia vs DR Congo Guadalajara Match No. 48 Group K
25 June, 2026 (Thursday)	1:00 AM (BTT)	Switzerland vs Canada Vancouver Match No. 51 Group B
	1:00 AM (BTT)	Bosnia vs Qatar Seattle Match No. 52 Group B
	4:00 AM (BTT)	Scotland vs Brazil Miami Match No. 49 Group C
	4:00 AM (BTT)	Morocco vs Haiti Atlanta Match No. 50 Group C
	7:00 AM (BTT)	Czechia vs Mexico Mexico City Match No. 53 Group A
	7:00 AM (BTT)	South Africa vs South Korea Monterrey Match No. 54 Group A
26 June, 2026 (Friday)	2:00 AM (BTT)	Curaçao vs Ivory Coast Philadelphia Match No. 55 Group E
	2:00 AM (BTT)	Ecuador vs Germany New York Match No. 56 Group E
	5:00 AM (BTT)	Japan vs Sweden Dallas Match No. 57 Group F
	5:00 AM (BTT)	Tunisia vs Netherlands Kansas City Match No. 58 Group F
	8:00 AM (BTT)	Turkey vs USA Los Angeles Match No. 59 Group D
	8:00 AM (BTT)	Paraguay vs Australia SF Bay Area Match No. 60 Group D
27 June, 2026 (Saturday)	1:00 AM (BTT)	Norway vs France Boston Match No. 61 Group I
	1:00 AM (BTT)	Senegal vs Iraq Toronto Match No. 62 Group I
	6:00 AM (BTT)	Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia Houston Match No. 65 Group H
	6:00 AM (BTT)	Uruguay vs Spain Guadalajara Match No. 66 Group H
	9:00 AM (BTT)	Egypt vs Iran Seattle Match No. 63 Group G
	9:00 AM (BTT)	New Zealand vs Belgium Vancouver Match No. 64 Group G
28 June, 2026 (Sunday)	3:00 AM (BTT)	Panama vs England New York Match No. 67 Group L
	3:00 AM (BTT)	Croatia vs Ghana Philadelphia Match No. 68 Group L
	5:30 AM (BTT)	Colombia vs Portugal Miami Match No. 71 Group K
	5:30 AM (BTT)	DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Atlanta Match No. 72 Group K
	8:00 AM (BTT)	Algeria vs Austria Kansas City Match No. 69 Group J
	8:00 AM (BTT)	Jordan vs Argentina Dallas Match No. 70 Group J
29 June, 2026 (Monday)	1:00 AM (BTT)	Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group B Los Angeles Match No. 73 Round of 32
29 June, 2026 (Monday)	11:00 PM (BTT)	Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group F Houston Match No. 76 Round of 32
30 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	2:30 AM (BTT)	Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D/F Boston Match No. 74 Round of 32
	7:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group C Monterrey Match No. 75 Round of 32
	11:00 PM (BTT)	Runner-up Group E vs Runner-up Group I Dallas Match No. 78 Round of 32
1 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	3:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Group I vs 3rd Group C/D/F/G/H New York Match No. 77 Round of 32
	7:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Group A vs 3rd Group C/E/F/H/I Mexico City Match No. 79 Round of 32
	10:00 PM (BTT)	Winner Group L vs 3rd Group E/H/I/J/K Atlanta Match No. 80 Round of 32
2 July, 2026 (Thursday)	2:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Group G vs 3rd Group A/E/H/I/J Seattle Match No. 82 Round of 32
2 July, 2026 (Thursday)	6:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Group D vs 3rd Group B/E/F/I/J SF Bay Area Match No. 81 Round of 32
3 July, 2026 (Friday)	1:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Group H vs Runner-up Group J Los Angeles Match No. 84 Round of 32
	5:00 AM (BTT)	Runner-up Group K vs Runner-up Group L Toronto Match No. 83 Round of 32
	9:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Group B vs 3rd Group E/F/G/I/J Vancouver Match No. 85 Round of 32
4 July, 2026 (Saturday)	12:00 AM (BTT)	Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group G Dallas Match No. 88 Round of 32
	4:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Group J vs Runner-up Group H Miami Match No. 86 Round of 32
	7:30 AM (BTT)	Winner Group K vs 3rd Group D/E/I/J/L Kansas City Match No. 87 Round of 32
	11:00 PM (BTT)	Winner Match 73 vs Winner Match 75 Houston Match No. 90 Round of 16
5 July, 2026 (Sunday)	3:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Match 74 vs Winner Match 77 Philadelphia Match No. 89 Round of 16
6 July, 2026 (Monday)	2:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Match 76 vs Winner Match 78 New York Match No. 91 Round of 16
6 July, 2026 (Monday)	6:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Match 79 vs Winner Match 80 Mexico City Match No. 92 Round of 16
7 July, 2026 (Tuesday)	1:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Match 83 vs Winner Match 84 Dallas Match No. 93 Round of 16
	6:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Match 81 vs Winner Match 82 Seattle Match No. 94 Round of 16
	10:00 PM (BTT)	Winner Match 86 vs Winner Match 88 Atlanta Match No. 95 Round of 16
8 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	2:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 87 Vancouver Match No. 96 Round of 16
10 July, 2026 (Friday)	2:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90 Boston Match No. 97 Quarterfinals
11 July, 2026 (Saturday)	1:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94 Los Angeles Match No. 98 Quarterfinals
12 July, 2026 (Sunday)	3:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92 Miami Match No. 99 Quarterfinals
12 July, 2026 (Sunday)	7:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96 Kansas City Match No. 100 Quarterfinals
15 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	1:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 Dallas Match No. 101 Semifinals
16 July, 2026 (Thursday)	1:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100 Atlanta Match No. 102 Semifinals
19 July, 2026 (Sunday)	3:00 AM (BTT)	Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102 Miami Match No. 103 Third place
20 July, 2026 (Monday)	1:00 AM (BTT)	Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102 New York Match No. 104 Final

🌍 Host Nations & Match Venues

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by three countries — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — across 16 cities, making it the most geographically expansive World Cup ever.

United States

New York / New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Philadelphia, Kansas City

Canada

Toronto, Vancouver

Mexico

Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey

With matches spread across multiple North American time zones, using a BTT-based schedule ensures accurate planning for fans in Bhutan.

📺 How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Bhutan

Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 2, and Sony Ten 3
Sony LIV
FIFA+ – Highlights, replays, and official content

🌐 View Schedules in Other Time Zones

Nepal Standard Time (NPT)

Bangladesh Standard Time (BST)

❓ Bhutan Time (BTT) & 2026 World Cup – FAQs

Q1. Are all kick-off times shown in Bhutan Time?
Yes. All match times on this page are displayed in Bhutan Time (BTT).

Q2. Does Bhutan observe daylight saving time?
No. Bhutan uses the same time zone year-round.

Q3. What time will most matches be played in BTT?
Most matches will kick off during the late night and early morning hours.

Q4. When is the 2026 World Cup final in Bhutan Time?
The final will be played on 20 July 2026 at 1:00 AM (BTT).

With all kick-off times clearly shown in Bhutan Time, the 2026 FIFA World Cup offers fans across Bhutan a clear and reliable way to follow every match. Bookmark this page and experience the world’s biggest football event, one kick at a time.

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Philippines Time (PHT)

Published on February 17, 2026 · Updated on March 15, 2026 · Written by Pooja Sharmaby Pooja Sharma

For football fans in the Philippines, few things are more frustrating than waking up to discover that a FIFA World Cup match has already kicked off or even finished. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup being hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, checking kick-off times in Philippine Time will be essential for fans who want to follow the tournament live.

Thanks to the expanded format and the wide spread of North American venues, Filipino fans can expect a mix of late-night and early-morning matches. While some group-stage fixtures will have extremely late kick-offs that require staying up through the night, several high-profile games, particularly in the knockout rounds, are scheduled at more manageable hours, allowing fans to enjoy the decisive stages of the tournament.

This page provides the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup fixture list in Philippines Time, covering all 104 matches from the opening game on 11 June 2026 to the final on 19 July 2026. Whether you are watching from home, following the action on your own, or planning viewing sessions with friends, this schedule helps you keep track of every moment of the tournament.

Philippine Time, also known as Philippine Standard Time, operates at UTC+8 throughout the year. As the Philippines does not observe daylight saving time, kick-off times will remain consistent for the entire tournament, allowing fans to plan their World Cup viewing with confidence.

🌍 FIFA World Cup History at a Glance

The FIFA World Cup has grown into the most watched sporting event in the world since its first staging in 1930 in Uruguay. What began as a competition involving just 13 teams has developed into a truly global tournament, and from 2026, the World Cup will enter a new era with its expansion to 48 participating nations.

Across nearly a century, the tournament has delivered unforgettable matches, legendary players, and moments that have shaped football history. While teams from South America and Europe have traditionally dominated the list of champions, the modern World Cup has increasingly become a global platform where established powers and emerging football nations compete, challenge one another, and showcase their talent on the world stage.

The 2026 edition represents a new chapter in World Cup history, with more teams, more matches, and greater global representation than ever before.

Year	Host Nation	Winner
2022	Qatar	Argentina
2018	Russia	France
2014	Brazil	Germany
2010	South Africa	Spain
2006	Germany	Italy
2002	Japan & South Korea	Brazil

⚽ Quick Facts – 2026 FIFA World Cup

Category	Details
Host Nations	United States, Canada, Mexico
Tournament Dates	11 June – 19 July 2026
Total Teams	48
Total Matches	104
Time Zone Used	Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+8)
Final Venue	MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA

Football in the Philippines

Football in the Philippines has steadily grown over the past two decades, gradually finding its place in a sporting landscape long dominated by basketball. Increased investment in grassroots development, greater international exposure, and the rise of the national team, popularly known as the Azkals, have all played a key role in raising the sport’s profile across the country.

Although the Philippines have yet to qualify for a FIFA World Cup, progress at the regional and continental levels has been notable. Strong performances in the AFF Championship and AFC Asian Cup qualifiers have highlighted the team’s development, with qualification for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup standing as the most significant achievement in the nation’s football history to date.

At the domestic level, the continued growth of the Philippines Football League and increased youth participation have strengthened the country’s football ecosystem and helped establish clearer pathways for talent development. Against this backdrop, global events such as the FIFA World Cup play an important role not only as major spectacles for fans, but also as a powerful source of inspiration for the next generation of players, contributing to the long-term rise of Philippine football on the international stage.

🕓 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule (Philippines Time)

For fans watching in Philippine Time (PHT), most matches will kick off during the late night and early morning hours. Some high-profile knockout matches, however, will fall into more comfortable early-morning slots.

The opening match of the tournament will begin on 12 June 2026 at 3:00 AM (PHT), while the final will be played on 20 July 2026 at 3:00 AM (PHT).

Below is the complete list of all 104 matches, with kick-off times shown in Philippines Time.

Date	Time	Team 1 Score Team 2
12 June, 2026 (Friday)	3:00 AM (PHT)	Mexico vs South Africa Mexico City Match No. 1 Group A
12 June, 2026 (Friday)	10:00 AM (PHT)	South Korea vs Czechia Guadalajara Match No. 2 Group A
13 June, 2026 (Saturday)	3:00 AM (PHT)	Canada vs Bosnia Toronto Match No. 3 Group B
13 June, 2026 (Saturday)	9:00 AM (PHT)	USA vs Paraguay Los Angeles Match No. 4 Group D
14 June, 2026 (Sunday)	3:00 AM (PHT)	Qatar vs Switzerland SF Bay Area Match No. 8 Group B
	6:00 AM (PHT)	Brazil vs Morocco New York Match No. 7 Group C
	9:00 AM (PHT)	Haiti vs Scotland Boston Match No. 5 Group C
	12:00 PM (PHT)	Australia vs Turkey Vancouver Match No. 6 Group D
15 June, 2026 (Monday)	1:00 AM (PHT)	Germany vs Curaçao Houston Match No. 10 Group E
	4:00 AM (PHT)	Netherlands vs Japan Dallas Match No. 11 Group F
	7:00 AM (PHT)	Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Philadelphia Match No. 9 Group E
	10:00 AM (PHT)	Sweden vs Tunisia Monterrey Match No. 12 Group F
16 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	12:00 AM (PHT)	Spain vs Cape Verde Atlanta Match No. 14 Group H
	3:00 AM (PHT)	Belgium vs Egypt Seattle Match No. 16 Group G
	6:00 AM (PHT)	Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Miami Match No. 13 Group H
	9:00 AM (PHT)	Iran vs New Zealand Los Angeles Match No. 15 Group G
17 June, 2026 (Wednesday)	3:00 AM (PHT)	France vs Senegal New York Match No. 17 Group I
	6:00 AM (PHT)	Iraq vs Norway Boston Match No. 18 Group I
	9:00 AM (PHT)	Argentina vs Algeria Kansas City Match No. 19 Group J
	12:00 PM (PHT)	Austria vs Jordan SF Bay Area Match No. 20 Group J
18 June, 2026 (Thursday)	1:00 AM (PHT)	Portugal vs DR Congo Houston Match No. 23 Group K
	4:00 AM (PHT)	England vs Croatia Dallas Match No. 22 Group L
	7:00 AM (PHT)	Ghana vs Panama Toronto Match No. 21 Group L
	10:00 AM (PHT)	Uzbekistan vs Colombia Mexico City Match No. 24 Group K
19 June, 2026 (Friday)	12:00 AM (PHT)	Czechia vs South Africa Atlanta Match No. 25 Group A
	3:00 AM (PHT)	Switzerland vs Bosnia Los Angeles Match No. 26 Group B
	6:00 AM (PHT)	Canada vs Qatar Vancouver Match No. 27 Group B
	9:00 AM (PHT)	Mexico vs South Korea Guadalajara Match No. 28 Group A
20 June, 2026 (Saturday)	3:00 AM (PHT)	USA vs Australia Seattle Match No. 32 Group D
	6:00 AM (PHT)	Scotland vs Morocco Boston Match No. 30 Group C
	9:00 AM (PHT)	Brazil vs Haiti Philadelphia Match No. 29 Group C
	12:00 PM (PHT)	Turkey vs Paraguay SF Bay Area Match No. 31 Group D
21 June, 2026 (Sunday)	1:00 AM (PHT)	Netherlands vs Sweden Houston Match No. 35 Group F
	4:00 AM (PHT)	Germany vs Ivory Coast Toronto Match No. 33 Group E
	8:00 AM (PHT)	Ecuador vs Curaçao Kansas City Match No. 34 Group E
	12:00 PM (PHT)	Tunisia vs Japan Monterrey Match No. 36 Group F
22 June, 2026 (Monday)	12:00 AM (PHT)	Spain vs Saudi Arabia Atlanta Match No. 38 Group H
	3:00 AM (PHT)	Belgium vs Iran Los Angeles Match No. 39 Group G
	6:00 AM (PHT)	Uruguay vs Cape Verde Miami Match No. 37 Group H
	9:00 AM (PHT)	New Zealand vs Egypt Vancouver Match No. 40 Group G
23 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	1:00 AM (PHT)	Argentina vs Austria Dallas Match No. 43 Group J
	5:00 AM (PHT)	France vs Iraq Philadelphia Match No. 42 Group I
	8:00 AM (PHT)	Norway vs Senegal New York Match No. 41 Group I
	11:00 AM (PHT)	Jordan vs Algeria SF Bay Area Match No. 44 Group J
24 June, 2026 (Wednesday)	1:00 AM (PHT)	Portugal vs Uzbekistan Houston Match No. 47 Group K
	4:00 AM (PHT)	England vs Ghana Boston Match No. 45 Group L
	7:00 AM (PHT)	Panama vs Croatia Toronto Match No. 46 Group L
	10:00 AM (PHT)	Colombia vs DR Congo Guadalajara Match No. 48 Group K
25 June, 2026 (Thursday)	3:00 AM (PHT)	Switzerland vs Canada Vancouver Match No. 51 Group B
	3:00 AM (PHT)	Bosnia vs Qatar Seattle Match No. 52 Group B
	6:00 AM (PHT)	Scotland vs Brazil Miami Match No. 49 Group C
	6:00 AM (PHT)	Morocco vs Haiti Atlanta Match No. 50 Group C
	9:00 AM (PHT)	Czechia vs Mexico Mexico City Match No. 53 Group A
	9:00 AM (PHT)	South Africa vs South Korea Monterrey Match No. 54 Group A
26 June, 2026 (Friday)	4:00 AM (PHT)	Curaçao vs Ivory Coast Philadelphia Match No. 55 Group E
	4:00 AM (PHT)	Ecuador vs Germany New York Match No. 56 Group E
	7:00 AM (PHT)	Japan vs Sweden Dallas Match No. 57 Group F
	7:00 AM (PHT)	Tunisia vs Netherlands Kansas City Match No. 58 Group F
	10:00 AM (PHT)	Turkey vs USA Los Angeles Match No. 59 Group D
	10:00 AM (PHT)	Paraguay vs Australia SF Bay Area Match No. 60 Group D
27 June, 2026 (Saturday)	3:00 AM (PHT)	Norway vs France Boston Match No. 61 Group I
	3:00 AM (PHT)	Senegal vs Iraq Toronto Match No. 62 Group I
	8:00 AM (PHT)	Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia Houston Match No. 65 Group H
	8:00 AM (PHT)	Uruguay vs Spain Guadalajara Match No. 66 Group H
	11:00 AM (PHT)	Egypt vs Iran Seattle Match No. 63 Group G
	11:00 AM (PHT)	New Zealand vs Belgium Vancouver Match No. 64 Group G
28 June, 2026 (Sunday)	5:00 AM (PHT)	Panama vs England New York Match No. 67 Group L
	5:00 AM (PHT)	Croatia vs Ghana Philadelphia Match No. 68 Group L
	7:30 AM (PHT)	Colombia vs Portugal Miami Match No. 71 Group K
	7:30 AM (PHT)	DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Atlanta Match No. 72 Group K
	10:00 AM (PHT)	Algeria vs Austria Kansas City Match No. 69 Group J
	10:00 AM (PHT)	Jordan vs Argentina Dallas Match No. 70 Group J
29 June, 2026 (Monday)	3:00 AM (PHT)	Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group B Los Angeles Match No. 73 Round of 32
30 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	1:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group F Houston Match No. 76 Round of 32
	4:30 AM (PHT)	Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D/F Boston Match No. 74 Round of 32
	9:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group C Monterrey Match No. 75 Round of 32
1 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	1:00 AM (PHT)	Runner-up Group E vs Runner-up Group I Dallas Match No. 78 Round of 32
	5:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Group I vs 3rd Group C/D/F/G/H New York Match No. 77 Round of 32
	9:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Group A vs 3rd Group C/E/F/H/I Mexico City Match No. 79 Round of 32
2 July, 2026 (Thursday)	12:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Group L vs 3rd Group E/H/I/J/K Atlanta Match No. 80 Round of 32
	4:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Group G vs 3rd Group A/E/H/I/J Seattle Match No. 82 Round of 32
	8:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Group D vs 3rd Group B/E/F/I/J SF Bay Area Match No. 81 Round of 32
3 July, 2026 (Friday)	3:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Group H vs Runner-up Group J Los Angeles Match No. 84 Round of 32
	7:00 AM (PHT)	Runner-up Group K vs Runner-up Group L Toronto Match No. 83 Round of 32
	11:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Group B vs 3rd Group E/F/G/I/J Vancouver Match No. 85 Round of 32
4 July, 2026 (Saturday)	2:00 AM (PHT)	Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group G Dallas Match No. 88 Round of 32
	6:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Group J vs Runner-up Group H Miami Match No. 86 Round of 32
	9:30 AM (PHT)	Winner Group K vs 3rd Group D/E/I/J/L Kansas City Match No. 87 Round of 32
5 July, 2026 (Sunday)	1:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Match 73 vs Winner Match 75 Houston Match No. 90 Round of 16
5 July, 2026 (Sunday)	5:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Match 74 vs Winner Match 77 Philadelphia Match No. 89 Round of 16
6 July, 2026 (Monday)	4:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Match 76 vs Winner Match 78 New York Match No. 91 Round of 16
6 July, 2026 (Monday)	8:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Match 79 vs Winner Match 80 Mexico City Match No. 92 Round of 16
7 July, 2026 (Tuesday)	3:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Match 83 vs Winner Match 84 Dallas Match No. 93 Round of 16
7 July, 2026 (Tuesday)	8:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Match 81 vs Winner Match 82 Seattle Match No. 94 Round of 16
8 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	12:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Match 86 vs Winner Match 88 Atlanta Match No. 95 Round of 16
8 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	4:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 87 Vancouver Match No. 96 Round of 16
10 July, 2026 (Friday)	4:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90 Boston Match No. 97 Quarterfinals
11 July, 2026 (Saturday)	3:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94 Los Angeles Match No. 98 Quarterfinals
12 July, 2026 (Sunday)	5:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92 Miami Match No. 99 Quarterfinals
12 July, 2026 (Sunday)	9:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96 Kansas City Match No. 100 Quarterfinals
15 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	3:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 Dallas Match No. 101 Semifinals
16 July, 2026 (Thursday)	3:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100 Atlanta Match No. 102 Semifinals
19 July, 2026 (Sunday)	5:00 AM (PHT)	Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102 Miami Match No. 103 Third place
20 July, 2026 (Monday)	3:00 AM (PHT)	Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102 New York Match No. 104 Final

🌍 Host Nations & Match Venues

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be staged across three countries and 16 cities, making it the most geographically widespread tournament in the history of the competition. For the first time, the United States, Canada, and Mexico will jointly host football’s biggest event, with matches spread across the entire continent.

In the United States, matches will be played in New York–New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Philadelphia, and Kansas City. Canada will host games in Toronto and Vancouver, while Mexico will stage matches in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.

📺 How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Philippines

One Sports
RPTV Premier Sports
Premier Sports 2
FIFA+ – Highlights and official coverage

❓ Philippine Time (PHT) & 2026 World Cup – FAQs

Are all kick-off times shown in Philippine Time?
Yes. All match times on this page are displayed in PHT.

Does the Philippines observe daylight saving time?
No. PHT remains constant throughout the year.

What time will most matches kick off in PHT?
Most matches will start late at night or early in the morning.

When is the World Cup final in PHT?
The final will kick off on 20 July 2026 at 3:00 AM (PHT).

🌐 View Schedules in Other Time Zones

Japan Standard Time (JST)

Hong Kong Time (HKT)

With the full schedule displayed in Philippine Time and football interest continuing to rise across the country, the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises weeks of unforgettable action for fans in the Philippines. Bookmark this page and follow every match from the opening whistle to the final.

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Brunei Time (BNT)

Published on February 16, 2026 · Updated on March 15, 2026 · Written by Pooja Sharmaby Pooja Sharma

Few things frustrate football fans more than discovering that a FIFA World Cup match has already kicked off while they were asleep or caught up in daily routines. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup being staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, keeping track of local kick-off times will be especially important for fans around the world, including those following the tournament in Brunei Time.

Due to the vast distance between Southeast Asia and North America, most World Cup matches will take place late at night or in the very early morning hours in Brunei. While this demands a high level of dedication from supporters, it also means that many of the tournament’s biggest matches will fall into prime overnight viewing slots for the most committed fans.

This page presents the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup fixture list in Brunei Time, covering all 104 matches from the opening game on 11 June 2026 to the final on 19 July 2026. Whether you are watching live, catching up after sunrise, or planning late-night viewing sessions, this guide helps ensure you never miss a single kick-off.

Brunei Darussalam Time (BNT) or Brunei Time operates at UTC+8 and is observed throughout the year. As there is no daylight saving time, kick-off times remain consistent across the tournament, allowing fans to plan their World Cup viewing with clarity and confidence.

🌍 FIFA World Cup History at a Glance

The FIFA World Cup was first staged in 1930 in Uruguay and has since grown into the most watched sporting event in the world. What began as a small competition featuring just 13 teams has evolved into a global spectacle that brings nations and cultures together through football every four years.

From 2026 onward, the World Cup will be played in an expanded 48-team format, significantly increasing participation and global representation. This new structure creates greater opportunities for teams from Asia, Africa, and other regions to compete on football’s biggest stage, adding diversity and fresh narratives to the continuing story of the World Cup.

Below is a look at the most recent FIFA World Cup winners:

Year	Host Nation	Winner
2022	Qatar	Argentina
2018	Russia	France
2014	Brazil	Germany
2010	South Africa	Spain
2006	Germany	Italy
2002	Japan & South Korea	Brazil

⚽ Quick Facts – 2026 FIFA World Cup

Category	Details
Host Nations	United States, Canada, Mexico
Tournament Dates	11 June – 19 July 2026
Total Teams	48
Total Matches	104
Time Zone Used	Brunei Darussalam Time (BNT, UTC+8)
Final Venue	MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA

🕓 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule (Brunei Time)

Fans planning to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Brunei Time should note that the majority of matches will take place around midnight or in the early morning hours. While this makes the viewing schedule quite demanding, it also means that many of the tournament’s most anticipated and high-profile games can be enjoyed with minimal daytime interruptions.

The opening match of the World Cup will be played on 12 June 2026, kicking off at 3:00 AM Brunei Time. The tournament will conclude with the final on 20 July 2026, which will also begin at 3:00 AM Brunei Time, bringing the month-long competition to a dramatic close in the early morning hours.

Below is the complete fixture list of all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with every kick-off time shown in Brunei Time. The schedule can be sorted by team, venue, or tournament stage, making it easier to follow the competition closely from the opening match to the final whistle.

Date	Time	Team 1 Score Team 2
12 June, 2026 (Friday)	3:00 AM (BNT)	Mexico vs South Africa Mexico City Match No. 1 Group A
12 June, 2026 (Friday)	10:00 AM (BNT)	South Korea vs Czechia Guadalajara Match No. 2 Group A
13 June, 2026 (Saturday)	3:00 AM (BNT)	Canada vs Bosnia Toronto Match No. 3 Group B
13 June, 2026 (Saturday)	9:00 AM (BNT)	USA vs Paraguay Los Angeles Match No. 4 Group D
14 June, 2026 (Sunday)	3:00 AM (BNT)	Qatar vs Switzerland SF Bay Area Match No. 8 Group B
	6:00 AM (BNT)	Brazil vs Morocco New York Match No. 7 Group C
	9:00 AM (BNT)	Haiti vs Scotland Boston Match No. 5 Group C
	12:00 PM (BNT)	Australia vs Turkey Vancouver Match No. 6 Group D
15 June, 2026 (Monday)	1:00 AM (BNT)	Germany vs Curaçao Houston Match No. 10 Group E
	4:00 AM (BNT)	Netherlands vs Japan Dallas Match No. 11 Group F
	7:00 AM (BNT)	Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Philadelphia Match No. 9 Group E
	10:00 AM (BNT)	Sweden vs Tunisia Monterrey Match No. 12 Group F
16 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	12:00 AM (BNT)	Spain vs Cape Verde Atlanta Match No. 14 Group H
	3:00 AM (BNT)	Belgium vs Egypt Seattle Match No. 16 Group G
	6:00 AM (BNT)	Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Miami Match No. 13 Group H
	9:00 AM (BNT)	Iran vs New Zealand Los Angeles Match No. 15 Group G
17 June, 2026 (Wednesday)	3:00 AM (BNT)	France vs Senegal New York Match No. 17 Group I
	6:00 AM (BNT)	Iraq vs Norway Boston Match No. 18 Group I
	9:00 AM (BNT)	Argentina vs Algeria Kansas City Match No. 19 Group J
	12:00 PM (BNT)	Austria vs Jordan SF Bay Area Match No. 20 Group J
18 June, 2026 (Thursday)	1:00 AM (BNT)	Portugal vs DR Congo Houston Match No. 23 Group K
	4:00 AM (BNT)	England vs Croatia Dallas Match No. 22 Group L
	7:00 AM (BNT)	Ghana vs Panama Toronto Match No. 21 Group L
	10:00 AM (BNT)	Uzbekistan vs Colombia Mexico City Match No. 24 Group K
19 June, 2026 (Friday)	12:00 AM (BNT)	Czechia vs South Africa Atlanta Match No. 25 Group A
	3:00 AM (BNT)	Switzerland vs Bosnia Los Angeles Match No. 26 Group B
	6:00 AM (BNT)	Canada vs Qatar Vancouver Match No. 27 Group B
	9:00 AM (BNT)	Mexico vs South Korea Guadalajara Match No. 28 Group A
20 June, 2026 (Saturday)	3:00 AM (BNT)	USA vs Australia Seattle Match No. 32 Group D
	6:00 AM (BNT)	Scotland vs Morocco Boston Match No. 30 Group C
	9:00 AM (BNT)	Brazil vs Haiti Philadelphia Match No. 29 Group C
	12:00 PM (BNT)	Turkey vs Paraguay SF Bay Area Match No. 31 Group D
21 June, 2026 (Sunday)	1:00 AM (BNT)	Netherlands vs Sweden Houston Match No. 35 Group F
	4:00 AM (BNT)	Germany vs Ivory Coast Toronto Match No. 33 Group E
	8:00 AM (BNT)	Ecuador vs Curaçao Kansas City Match No. 34 Group E
	12:00 PM (BNT)	Tunisia vs Japan Monterrey Match No. 36 Group F
22 June, 2026 (Monday)	12:00 AM (BNT)	Spain vs Saudi Arabia Atlanta Match No. 38 Group H
	3:00 AM (BNT)	Belgium vs Iran Los Angeles Match No. 39 Group G
	6:00 AM (BNT)	Uruguay vs Cape Verde Miami Match No. 37 Group H
	9:00 AM (BNT)	New Zealand vs Egypt Vancouver Match No. 40 Group G
23 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	1:00 AM (BNT)	Argentina vs Austria Dallas Match No. 43 Group J
	5:00 AM (BNT)	France vs Iraq Philadelphia Match No. 42 Group I
	8:00 AM (BNT)	Norway vs Senegal New York Match No. 41 Group I
	11:00 AM (BNT)	Jordan vs Algeria SF Bay Area Match No. 44 Group J
24 June, 2026 (Wednesday)	1:00 AM (BNT)	Portugal vs Uzbekistan Houston Match No. 47 Group K
	4:00 AM (BNT)	England vs Ghana Boston Match No. 45 Group L
	7:00 AM (BNT)	Panama vs Croatia Toronto Match No. 46 Group L
	10:00 AM (BNT)	Colombia vs DR Congo Guadalajara Match No. 48 Group K
25 June, 2026 (Thursday)	3:00 AM (BNT)	Switzerland vs Canada Vancouver Match No. 51 Group B
	3:00 AM (BNT)	Bosnia vs Qatar Seattle Match No. 52 Group B
	6:00 AM (BNT)	Scotland vs Brazil Miami Match No. 49 Group C
	6:00 AM (BNT)	Morocco vs Haiti Atlanta Match No. 50 Group C
	9:00 AM (BNT)	Czechia vs Mexico Mexico City Match No. 53 Group A
	9:00 AM (BNT)	South Africa vs South Korea Monterrey Match No. 54 Group A
26 June, 2026 (Friday)	4:00 AM (BNT)	Curaçao vs Ivory Coast Philadelphia Match No. 55 Group E
	4:00 AM (BNT)	Ecuador vs Germany New York Match No. 56 Group E
	7:00 AM (BNT)	Japan vs Sweden Dallas Match No. 57 Group F
	7:00 AM (BNT)	Tunisia vs Netherlands Kansas City Match No. 58 Group F
	10:00 AM (BNT)	Turkey vs USA Los Angeles Match No. 59 Group D
	10:00 AM (BNT)	Paraguay vs Australia SF Bay Area Match No. 60 Group D
27 June, 2026 (Saturday)	3:00 AM (BNT)	Norway vs France Boston Match No. 61 Group I
	3:00 AM (BNT)	Senegal vs Iraq Toronto Match No. 62 Group I
	8:00 AM (BNT)	Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia Houston Match No. 65 Group H
	8:00 AM (BNT)	Uruguay vs Spain Guadalajara Match No. 66 Group H
	11:00 AM (BNT)	Egypt vs Iran Seattle Match No. 63 Group G
	11:00 AM (BNT)	New Zealand vs Belgium Vancouver Match No. 64 Group G
28 June, 2026 (Sunday)	5:00 AM (BNT)	Panama vs England New York Match No. 67 Group L
	5:00 AM (BNT)	Croatia vs Ghana Philadelphia Match No. 68 Group L
	7:30 AM (BNT)	Colombia vs Portugal Miami Match No. 71 Group K
	7:30 AM (BNT)	DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Atlanta Match No. 72 Group K
	10:00 AM (BNT)	Algeria vs Austria Kansas City Match No. 69 Group J
	10:00 AM (BNT)	Jordan vs Argentina Dallas Match No. 70 Group J
29 June, 2026 (Monday)	3:00 AM (BNT)	Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group B Los Angeles Match No. 73 Round of 32
30 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	1:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group F Houston Match No. 76 Round of 32
	4:30 AM (BNT)	Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D/F Boston Match No. 74 Round of 32
	9:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group C Monterrey Match No. 75 Round of 32
1 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	1:00 AM (BNT)	Runner-up Group E vs Runner-up Group I Dallas Match No. 78 Round of 32
	5:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Group I vs 3rd Group C/D/F/G/H New York Match No. 77 Round of 32
	9:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Group A vs 3rd Group C/E/F/H/I Mexico City Match No. 79 Round of 32
2 July, 2026 (Thursday)	12:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Group L vs 3rd Group E/H/I/J/K Atlanta Match No. 80 Round of 32
	4:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Group G vs 3rd Group A/E/H/I/J Seattle Match No. 82 Round of 32
	8:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Group D vs 3rd Group B/E/F/I/J SF Bay Area Match No. 81 Round of 32
3 July, 2026 (Friday)	3:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Group H vs Runner-up Group J Los Angeles Match No. 84 Round of 32
	7:00 AM (BNT)	Runner-up Group K vs Runner-up Group L Toronto Match No. 83 Round of 32
	11:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Group B vs 3rd Group E/F/G/I/J Vancouver Match No. 85 Round of 32
4 July, 2026 (Saturday)	2:00 AM (BNT)	Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group G Dallas Match No. 88 Round of 32
	6:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Group J vs Runner-up Group H Miami Match No. 86 Round of 32
	9:30 AM (BNT)	Winner Group K vs 3rd Group D/E/I/J/L Kansas City Match No. 87 Round of 32
5 July, 2026 (Sunday)	1:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Match 73 vs Winner Match 75 Houston Match No. 90 Round of 16
5 July, 2026 (Sunday)	5:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Match 74 vs Winner Match 77 Philadelphia Match No. 89 Round of 16
6 July, 2026 (Monday)	4:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Match 76 vs Winner Match 78 New York Match No. 91 Round of 16
6 July, 2026 (Monday)	8:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Match 79 vs Winner Match 80 Mexico City Match No. 92 Round of 16
7 July, 2026 (Tuesday)	3:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Match 83 vs Winner Match 84 Dallas Match No. 93 Round of 16
7 July, 2026 (Tuesday)	8:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Match 81 vs Winner Match 82 Seattle Match No. 94 Round of 16
8 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	12:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Match 86 vs Winner Match 88 Atlanta Match No. 95 Round of 16
8 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	4:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 87 Vancouver Match No. 96 Round of 16
10 July, 2026 (Friday)	4:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90 Boston Match No. 97 Quarterfinals
11 July, 2026 (Saturday)	3:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94 Los Angeles Match No. 98 Quarterfinals
12 July, 2026 (Sunday)	5:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92 Miami Match No. 99 Quarterfinals
12 July, 2026 (Sunday)	9:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96 Kansas City Match No. 100 Quarterfinals
15 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	3:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 Dallas Match No. 101 Semifinals
16 July, 2026 (Thursday)	3:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100 Atlanta Match No. 102 Semifinals
19 July, 2026 (Sunday)	5:00 AM (BNT)	Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102 Miami Match No. 103 Third place
20 July, 2026 (Monday)	3:00 AM (BNT)	Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102 New York Match No. 104 Final

🌍 Host Nations & Match Venues

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across three countries and 16 cities, making it the most geographically widespread tournament in the history of the competition. For the first time ever, the United States, Canada, and Mexico will jointly host football’s biggest event, with matches played across an entire continent.

In the United States, matches will be staged in New York–New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Philadelphia, and Kansas City. Canada will host games in Toronto and Vancouver, while Mexico completes the lineup with matches in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.

📺 How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Brunei

beIN Sports Asia (regional coverage)
Astro SuperSport (via satellite providers)
FIFA+ – highlights and official digital content

🌐 View Schedules in Other Time Zones

Malaysia Time (MST)

Hong Kong Time (HKT)

❓ Brunei Time (BNT) & 2026 FIFA World Cup – FAQs

Are all match times shown in Brunei Time?
Yes. All kick-off times on this page are displayed in BNT.

Does Brunei observe daylight saving time?
No. Brunei uses UTC+8 year-round.

When will most matches be played in BNT?
Most matches will take place during the late night and early morning.

When is the 2026 World Cup final in Brunei Time?
The final will kick off on 20 July 2026 at 3:00 AM (BNT).

With accurate kick-off times displayed in Brunei Time, this schedule ensures football fans in Brunei Darussalam can follow every moment of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bookmark this page and stay connected to the world’s biggest football tournament.

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Myanmar Time (MMT)

Published on February 15, 2026 · Written by Pooja Sharmaby Pooja Sharma

Few things frustrate football fans more than realizing a FIFA World Cup match has already kicked off while they are still at work or fast asleep.

Fans in Myanmar will need to plan their schedules carefully to fully enjoy the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

With matches being played across multiple time zones in North America, kick-off times will vary widely for viewers in Southeast Asia. For those following the tournament in Myanmar Time (MMT), most matches will take place late at night, in the early morning, or even before dawn, depending on the host city and the scheduled match time.

This page presents the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup fixture list in Myanmar Time, covering all 104 matches from the opening game on 11 June 2026 to the final on 19 July 2026. Whether you are watching from home, on a mobile device, or with friends, this guide helps ensure you do not miss a single match.

Myanmar Time operates at UTC+6:30 and is observed throughout the year. As Myanmar does not use daylight saving time, kick-off times remain consistent for the entire tournament, allowing fans to follow the World Cup with clarity and confidence.

🌍 FIFA World Cup History at a Glance

The FIFA World Cup, first played in 1930 in Uruguay, has grown into the most watched sporting event in the world. What began as a modest tournament featuring just 13 teams has evolved into a truly global competition that unites nations through football every four years, attracting billions of viewers worldwide.

In 2026, the World Cup will enter a new era with its expansion to 48 teams, bringing more matches, more host cities, and broader global representation than ever before. This revised format opens the door to greater participation from lesser-known football nations, particularly in Asia and Africa, offering fans more teams to support and a wider range of stories to follow throughout the tournament.

At its core, the World Cup has always been a stage for extraordinary talent, iconic players, and unforgettable matches that have deeply resonated with both players and fans alike. Even in countries that have never reached the finals, the tournament holds immense cultural significance and is followed with passion and excitement, reinforcing the World Cup’s unique status as the ultimate global football festival.

Year	Host Nation	Winner
2022	Qatar	Argentina
2018	Russia	France
2014	Brazil	Germany
2010	South Africa	Spain
2006	Germany	Italy

⚽ Quick Facts – 2026 FIFA World Cup

Category	Details
Host Nations	United States, Canada, Mexico
Tournament Dates	11 June – 19 July 2026
Total Teams	48
Total Matches	104
Time Zone Used on This Page	Myanmar Time (MMT, UTC+6:30)
Final Venue	MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA

🕓 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule in Myanmar Time (MMT)

For fans in Myanmar, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will largely unfold during late-night and early-morning hours. Matches played on the United States East Coast are expected to kick off late in the evening in Myanmar Time (MMT), while games hosted on the West Coast are more likely to finish in the early hours of the morning.

The tournament will begin on 12 June 2026, with the opening match starting at 1:30 AM Myanmar Time, while the final will be played on 20 July 2026, also kicking off at 1:30 AM Myanmar Time. These timings highlight the level of dedication required from fans who want to watch their teams live throughout the competition.

Below is the complete schedule of all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Every kick-off time is listed in Myanmar Time, making it easier for you to follow the tournament from the first match to the final without missing any action.

Date	Time	Team 1 Score Team 2
12 June, 2026 (Friday)	1:30 AM (MMT)	Mexico vs South Africa Mexico City Match No. 1 Group A
12 June, 2026 (Friday)	8:30 AM (MMT)	South Korea vs Czechia Guadalajara Match No. 2 Group A
13 June, 2026 (Saturday)	1:30 AM (MMT)	Canada vs Bosnia Toronto Match No. 3 Group B
13 June, 2026 (Saturday)	7:30 AM (MMT)	USA vs Paraguay Los Angeles Match No. 4 Group D
14 June, 2026 (Sunday)	1:30 AM (MMT)	Qatar vs Switzerland SF Bay Area Match No. 8 Group B
	4:30 AM (MMT)	Brazil vs Morocco New York Match No. 7 Group C
	7:30 AM (MMT)	Haiti vs Scotland Boston Match No. 5 Group C
	10:30 AM (MMT)	Australia vs Turkey Vancouver Match No. 6 Group D
	11:30 PM (MMT)	Germany vs Curaçao Houston Match No. 10 Group E
15 June, 2026 (Monday)	2:30 AM (MMT)	Netherlands vs Japan Dallas Match No. 11 Group F
	5:30 AM (MMT)	Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Philadelphia Match No. 9 Group E
	8:30 AM (MMT)	Sweden vs Tunisia Monterrey Match No. 12 Group F
	10:30 PM (MMT)	Spain vs Cape Verde Atlanta Match No. 14 Group H
16 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	1:30 AM (MMT)	Belgium vs Egypt Seattle Match No. 16 Group G
	4:30 AM (MMT)	Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Miami Match No. 13 Group H
	7:30 AM (MMT)	Iran vs New Zealand Los Angeles Match No. 15 Group G
17 June, 2026 (Wednesday)	1:30 AM (MMT)	France vs Senegal New York Match No. 17 Group I
	4:30 AM (MMT)	Iraq vs Norway Boston Match No. 18 Group I
	7:30 AM (MMT)	Argentina vs Algeria Kansas City Match No. 19 Group J
	10:30 AM (MMT)	Austria vs Jordan SF Bay Area Match No. 20 Group J
	11:30 PM (MMT)	Portugal vs DR Congo Houston Match No. 23 Group K
18 June, 2026 (Thursday)	2:30 AM (MMT)	England vs Croatia Dallas Match No. 22 Group L
	5:30 AM (MMT)	Ghana vs Panama Toronto Match No. 21 Group L
	8:30 AM (MMT)	Uzbekistan vs Colombia Mexico City Match No. 24 Group K
	10:30 PM (MMT)	Czechia vs South Africa Atlanta Match No. 25 Group A
19 June, 2026 (Friday)	1:30 AM (MMT)	Switzerland vs Bosnia Los Angeles Match No. 26 Group B
	4:30 AM (MMT)	Canada vs Qatar Vancouver Match No. 27 Group B
	7:30 AM (MMT)	Mexico vs South Korea Guadalajara Match No. 28 Group A
20 June, 2026 (Saturday)	1:30 AM (MMT)	USA vs Australia Seattle Match No. 32 Group D
	4:30 AM (MMT)	Scotland vs Morocco Boston Match No. 30 Group C
	7:30 AM (MMT)	Brazil vs Haiti Philadelphia Match No. 29 Group C
	10:30 AM (MMT)	Turkey vs Paraguay SF Bay Area Match No. 31 Group D
	11:30 PM (MMT)	Netherlands vs Sweden Houston Match No. 35 Group F
21 June, 2026 (Sunday)	2:30 AM (MMT)	Germany vs Ivory Coast Toronto Match No. 33 Group E
	6:30 AM (MMT)	Ecuador vs Curaçao Kansas City Match No. 34 Group E
	10:30 AM (MMT)	Tunisia vs Japan Monterrey Match No. 36 Group F
	10:30 PM (MMT)	Spain vs Saudi Arabia Atlanta Match No. 38 Group H
22 June, 2026 (Monday)	1:30 AM (MMT)	Belgium vs Iran Los Angeles Match No. 39 Group G
	4:30 AM (MMT)	Uruguay vs Cape Verde Miami Match No. 37 Group H
	7:30 AM (MMT)	New Zealand vs Egypt Vancouver Match No. 40 Group G
	11:30 PM (MMT)	Argentina vs Austria Dallas Match No. 43 Group J
23 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	3:30 AM (MMT)	France vs Iraq Philadelphia Match No. 42 Group I
	6:30 AM (MMT)	Norway vs Senegal New York Match No. 41 Group I
	9:30 AM (MMT)	Jordan vs Algeria SF Bay Area Match No. 44 Group J
	11:30 PM (MMT)	Portugal vs Uzbekistan Houston Match No. 47 Group K
24 June, 2026 (Wednesday)	2:30 AM (MMT)	England vs Ghana Boston Match No. 45 Group L
	5:30 AM (MMT)	Panama vs Croatia Toronto Match No. 46 Group L
	8:30 AM (MMT)	Colombia vs DR Congo Guadalajara Match No. 48 Group K
25 June, 2026 (Thursday)	1:30 AM (MMT)	Switzerland vs Canada Vancouver Match No. 51 Group B
	1:30 AM (MMT)	Bosnia vs Qatar Seattle Match No. 52 Group B
	4:30 AM (MMT)	Scotland vs Brazil Miami Match No. 49 Group C
	4:30 AM (MMT)	Morocco vs Haiti Atlanta Match No. 50 Group C
	7:30 AM (MMT)	Czechia vs Mexico Mexico City Match No. 53 Group A
	7:30 AM (MMT)	South Africa vs South Korea Monterrey Match No. 54 Group A
26 June, 2026 (Friday)	2:30 AM (MMT)	Curaçao vs Ivory Coast Philadelphia Match No. 55 Group E
	2:30 AM (MMT)	Ecuador vs Germany New York Match No. 56 Group E
	5:30 AM (MMT)	Japan vs Sweden Dallas Match No. 57 Group F
	5:30 AM (MMT)	Tunisia vs Netherlands Kansas City Match No. 58 Group F
	8:30 AM (MMT)	Turkey vs USA Los Angeles Match No. 59 Group D
	8:30 AM (MMT)	Paraguay vs Australia SF Bay Area Match No. 60 Group D
27 June, 2026 (Saturday)	1:30 AM (MMT)	Norway vs France Boston Match No. 61 Group I
	1:30 AM (MMT)	Senegal vs Iraq Toronto Match No. 62 Group I
	6:30 AM (MMT)	Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia Houston Match No. 65 Group H
	6:30 AM (MMT)	Uruguay vs Spain Guadalajara Match No. 66 Group H
	9:30 AM (MMT)	Egypt vs Iran Seattle Match No. 63 Group G
	9:30 AM (MMT)	New Zealand vs Belgium Vancouver Match No. 64 Group G
28 June, 2026 (Sunday)	3:30 AM (MMT)	Panama vs England New York Match No. 67 Group L
	3:30 AM (MMT)	Croatia vs Ghana Philadelphia Match No. 68 Group L
	6:00 AM (MMT)	Colombia vs Portugal Miami Match No. 71 Group K
	6:00 AM (MMT)	DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Atlanta Match No. 72 Group K
	8:30 AM (MMT)	Algeria vs Austria Kansas City Match No. 69 Group J
	8:30 AM (MMT)	Jordan vs Argentina Dallas Match No. 70 Group J
29 June, 2026 (Monday)	1:30 AM (MMT)	Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group B Los Angeles Match No. 73 Round of 32
29 June, 2026 (Monday)	11:30 PM (MMT)	Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group F Houston Match No. 76 Round of 32
30 June, 2026 (Tuesday)	3:00 AM (MMT)	Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D/F Boston Match No. 74 Round of 32
	7:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group C Monterrey Match No. 75 Round of 32
	11:30 PM (MMT)	Runner-up Group E vs Runner-up Group I Dallas Match No. 78 Round of 32
1 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	3:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Group I vs 3rd Group C/D/F/G/H New York Match No. 77 Round of 32
	7:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Group A vs 3rd Group C/E/F/H/I Mexico City Match No. 79 Round of 32
	10:30 PM (MMT)	Winner Group L vs 3rd Group E/H/I/J/K Atlanta Match No. 80 Round of 32
2 July, 2026 (Thursday)	2:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Group G vs 3rd Group A/E/H/I/J Seattle Match No. 82 Round of 32
2 July, 2026 (Thursday)	6:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Group D vs 3rd Group B/E/F/I/J SF Bay Area Match No. 81 Round of 32
3 July, 2026 (Friday)	1:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Group H vs Runner-up Group J Los Angeles Match No. 84 Round of 32
	5:30 AM (MMT)	Runner-up Group K vs Runner-up Group L Toronto Match No. 83 Round of 32
	9:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Group B vs 3rd Group E/F/G/I/J Vancouver Match No. 85 Round of 32
4 July, 2026 (Saturday)	12:30 AM (MMT)	Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group G Dallas Match No. 88 Round of 32
	4:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Group J vs Runner-up Group H Miami Match No. 86 Round of 32
	8:00 AM (MMT)	Winner Group K vs 3rd Group D/E/I/J/L Kansas City Match No. 87 Round of 32
	11:30 PM (MMT)	Winner Match 73 vs Winner Match 75 Houston Match No. 90 Round of 16
5 July, 2026 (Sunday)	3:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Match 74 vs Winner Match 77 Philadelphia Match No. 89 Round of 16
6 July, 2026 (Monday)	2:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Match 76 vs Winner Match 78 New York Match No. 91 Round of 16
6 July, 2026 (Monday)	6:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Match 79 vs Winner Match 80 Mexico City Match No. 92 Round of 16
7 July, 2026 (Tuesday)	1:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Match 83 vs Winner Match 84 Dallas Match No. 93 Round of 16
	6:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Match 81 vs Winner Match 82 Seattle Match No. 94 Round of 16
	10:30 PM (MMT)	Winner Match 86 vs Winner Match 88 Atlanta Match No. 95 Round of 16
8 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	2:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 87 Vancouver Match No. 96 Round of 16
10 July, 2026 (Friday)	2:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90 Boston Match No. 97 Quarterfinals
11 July, 2026 (Saturday)	1:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94 Los Angeles Match No. 98 Quarterfinals
12 July, 2026 (Sunday)	3:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92 Miami Match No. 99 Quarterfinals
12 July, 2026 (Sunday)	7:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96 Kansas City Match No. 100 Quarterfinals
15 July, 2026 (Wednesday)	1:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 Dallas Match No. 101 Semifinals
16 July, 2026 (Thursday)	1:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100 Atlanta Match No. 102 Semifinals
19 July, 2026 (Sunday)	3:30 AM (MMT)	Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102 Miami Match No. 103 Third place
20 July, 2026 (Monday)	1:30 AM (MMT)	Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102 New York Match No. 104 Final

🌍 Host Nations & Match Venues

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the most geographically expansive tournament in the history of the competition, spanning three countries and 16 host cities. It will mark the first time that the World Cup is jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, spreading the event across an entire continent.

The United States will host matches in 12 cities, including New York–New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Philadelphia, and Kansas City. Canada will stage games in Toronto and Vancouver, while Mexico will complete the host lineup with Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.

📺 How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Myanmar

Regional Sports Networks (SkyNet likely)
FIFA+ – Highlights, replays, and official content

Broadcast availability may vary, so viewers are advised to check local listings closer to the tournament.

🌐 View Schedules in Other Time Zones

Indochina Time (ICT)

Bangladesh Standard Time (BST)