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2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Australian Western Time (AWST)

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The 23rd edition of the prestigious FIFA World Cup is scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026 and the tournament is shaping up to be an absolute carnival. For the first time in history, football’s biggest event will be hosted across three countries — the United States, Canada and Mexico. This means more cities, more stadiums, more matches, and more fun than ever before.

A total of 48 teams will take part in the tournament, wherein, from the kick-off to the final, a total of 104 matches will be played. This World Cup is going to test sleep schedules right across Australia. For fans watching on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST), expect a steady mix of late nights, early mornings, and a few well-earned naps.

Trust me, nothing ruins World Cup vibes quicker than finding out the match kicked off while you were fast asleep. You wake up, grab your phone, and suddenly everyone is telling their favourite moment from the match. This page exists for one reason only — to give you the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule in Australian Western Time (AWST), so you never miss a kick. If you’re following matches from elsewhere in Australia, you can also check the full schedules in Australian Central Time (ACST) and Australian Eastern Time (AEST).

🌍 FIFA World Cup through history lens

The world got to know about the FIFA World Cups for the very first time in 1930 when Uruguay hosted the tournament with just 13 teams, and fast forward to nearly a century later, it has grown into the biggest sporting event on the planet. The world eagerly awaits the tournament every four years, and it never fails to deliver moments that live forever — iconic goals, legendary teams, and nights fans never forget. The Messi and Argentina magic is so vivid in our memories, and it seems it all happened yesterday.

From Pelé’s brilliance to Maradona’s magic, Germany’s dominance to Argentina’s emotional triumph in Qatar, the World Cup has always represented football at its absolute peak.

Here’s a look at the most recent FIFA World Cup winners:

YearHost NationWinner
2022QatarArgentina
2018RussiaFrance
2014BrazilGermany
2010South AfricaSpain
2006GermanyItaly
2002Japan & South KoreaBrazil
1998FranceFrance

Despite winning the last title about 24 years ago, Brazil remains the most successful team with 5 titles to its name, but with the expanded 2026 format, this World Cup feels more open than ever. More teams mean more surprises — and more chaos.

⚽ Quick Facts – 2026 FIFA World Cup

CategoryDetails
Host NationsUSA, Canada, Mexico
Tournament Dates11 June – 19 July 2026
Total Teams48
Total Matches104
Time Zone Used on This PageAustralian Western Standard Time (AWST, UTC +8)
Final VenueMetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA

🏟️ How the New 48-Team World Cup Format Works

This edition of the FIFA World Cup is inclusive in many ways, and one such way is that it will be the first edition to feature a 48-team format. These teams are divided into 12 groups (Group A to Group L) of four teams each, with each nation playing three group-stage matches.

The top two teams from each group progress automatically to the next round, which will bethe  Round of 32. These 24 teams will be joined by the eight best third-placed teams based on their overall performance among all third-ranked teams.

From the round of 32 onwards, it will be sudden death all the way to the final on 19 July 2026. This means a team will have to win five knockout matches to be crowned champions.

Australia, the Socceroos & the World Cup Test

Socceroos are a familiar face at the FIFA World Cup in recent years, and their switch to AFC has enabled them to consistently qualify and compete against the world’s best.

Australia’s best World Cup outings came in 2006 and 2022, when they managed to move out of the Group stage and reached the Round of 16. In Qatar, the Aussie showed grit, organisation, and a team capable of frustrating the best.

With the 48-team format in 2026, opportunity knocks once again. Getting out of the group is the baseline target — from there, belief can take us a long way.

Australia’s Matches in AWST

We have curated the matches involving Australia, with kick-off times shown in Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) in the table for quick look for the Aussie Fans. The full tournament schedule is also available in the next section.

DateTime Team 1 Score Team 2
14 June, 2026
(Sunday)
12:00 PM (AWST)
Australia
vs
TUR/ROU/SVK/KOS
Vancouver
Match No. 6
Group D
20 June, 2026
(Saturday)
3:00 AM (AWST)
USA
vs
Australia
Seattle
Match No. 32
Group D
26 June, 2026
(Friday)
10:00 AM (AWST)
Paraguay
vs
Australia
SF Bay Area
Match No. 60
Group D

🕓 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule in Australian Western Time (AWST)

With the tournament hosted in North America, fans in Western Australia should expect a mix of late-night kick-offs and early-morning starts, depending on the venue and match window.

The opening match takes place on 12 June 2026 at 3:00 AM (AWST), while the final will be played on 20 July 2026 at 3:00 AM (AWST), making an end of a month of world-class football.

Below is the complete list of all 104 matches, with kick-off times converted to Australian Western Standard Time (AWST). Use the filters to sort by team, venue, or stage:

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

📺 How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Australia

  • SBS (free-to-air coverage)
  • Optus Sport (streaming)
  • FIFA+ for highlights and official content

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❓ Australia & 2026 World Cup – FAQs

Q1. What time will most matches kick off in AWST?
Most matches will fall in the late-night or early-morning hours, depending on the host city.

Q2. How many teams are playing in 2026?
48 teams.

Q3. How many matches are played?
104 matches.

Q4. When is the final in AWST?
The final takes place on 20 July 2026 at 3:00 AM (AWST).

Q5. Where can Australians watch the World Cup?
On SBS, Optus Sport, and FIFA+.

Late nights, early alarms, and World Cup football — that’s the Western Australian experience in 2026. Bookmark this page, keep the AWST schedule handy, and enjoy every moment of the biggest World Cup ever.

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Australian Eastern Time (AEST)

Published on · Updated on · Written by Pooja Sharmaby

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is poised to be a monumental event in the world of sports. It will be the first time the world’s biggest football event is held across three countries at the same time the United States, Canada, and Mexico. So basically, there will be more cities, more stadiums, more matches, and definitely more drama than ever before.

With 48 teams, 104 matches, and football happening from 11 June to 19 July 2026, this tournament is definitely going to disrupt sleep schedules all across Australia. Fans following the event on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) should get ready for a continual experience of early mornings, late nights, and alarm clocks getting a good workout. The reason for the existence of this page is pretty straightforward: to provide you with the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule in Australian Eastern Time (AEST), so that you can keep up with the game at all times and never miss a kick. If you’re travelling interstate or following matches from elsewhere in Australia, you can also check the full schedules in Australian Central Time (ACST) and Australian Western Time (AWST).

🌍 A Quick Look Back at World Cup History

The FIFA World Cup started almost a hundred years ago in 1930 with only 13 teams. Since then, the World Cup has become the largest sports event on Earth. It gives fans memories every four years that are imprinted forever as unforgettable goals, historical teams, and such nights that fans can’t forget.

It has been the pinnacle of football through the brilliance of Pelé, the magic of Maradona, the efficiency of Germany, and the triumph of Argentina in Qatar.

Here’s a look at the most recent FIFA World Cup winners:

YearHost NationWinner
2022QatarArgentina
2018RussiaFrance
2014BrazilGermany
2010South AfricaSpain
2006GermanyItaly
2002Japan & South KoreaBrazil
1998FranceFrance

Brazil may still dominate the record books with 5 titles, but with the new expanded format for 2026, this World Cup is more open than ever. More teams mean more upsets and more chaos.

⚽ Quick Facts – 2026 FIFA World Cup

CategoryDetails
Host NationsUSA, Canada, Mexico
Tournament Dates11 June – 19 July 2026
Total Teams48
Total Matches104
Time Zone Used on This PageAustralian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC +10)
Final VenueMetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA

🏟️ How the New 48-Team World Cup Format Works

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is going to be a 48-team tournament for the first time. The countries are divided into twelve groups of four, and each team plays three matches in the group stage.

The first and second-placed teams in each group advance automatically to the knockout stage, where they are accompanied by the best eight third-placed teams. This is the introduction of a new Round of 32, which will mean more knockout matches than ever before.

From the Round of 32 onwards, the competition is a knockout throughout the final, which is scheduled to be held on 19 July 2026. If you have a bad match, then you’re off.

Australia, the Socceroos & the World Cup Test

Australia have been a frequent presence at the FIFA World Cup recently. The Socceroos have been able to qualify and challenge top teams, pretty much every time, since they switched to the AFC.

Australias best World Cup runs were in 2006 and 2022 when they got to the Round of 16. The team displayed heart, great organisation and being unafraid of the big stage, especially in 2022.

Another chance is being given with the 2026 expanded format. The minimum goal must be reaching the quarterfinals, which will be a historic first for the Socceroos if they achieve it.

Australia’s Matches in AEST

The table below lists all matches involving Australia, with kick-off times converted to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). The full tournament schedule is also available further down the page.

DateTime Team 1 Score Team 2
14 June, 2026
(Sunday)
2:00 PM (AEST)
Australia
vs
TUR/ROU/SVK/KOS
Vancouver
Match No. 6
Group D
20 June, 2026
(Saturday)
5:00 AM (AEST)
USA
vs
Australia
Seattle
Match No. 32
Group D
26 June, 2026
(Friday)
12:00 PM (AEST)
Paraguay
vs
Australia
SF Bay Area
Match No. 60
Group D

🕓 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule in Australian Eastern Time (AEST)

As the tournament is in North America, Australian fans will most likely have to endure a lot of early morning kick-offs, with only a few late-night matches depending on the venue.

The first match kicks off on 12 June 2026 at 5:00 AM (AEST) when Mexico hosts South Africa in Mexico City, and the final is slated for 20 July 2026 at 5:00 AM (AEST) in MetLife Stadium in New York, thus the football madness will last for one whole month.

Below is the full schedule of all 104 matches with the match start time shown in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). You can use the filters to sort by team, venue, or stage:

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

📺 How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Australia

  • SBS (free-to-air coverage)
  • Optus Sport (streaming)
  • FIFA+ for highlights and official content

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❓ Australia & 2026 World Cup – FAQs

Q1. What time will most matches kick off in AEST?
Most matches will start in the early morning hours, with some late-night kick-offs depending on the host city.

Q2. How many teams are playing in 2026?
48 teams.

Q3. How many matches are played?
104 matches.

Q4. When is the final in AEST?
The final takes place on 20 July 2026 (AEST) at 5:00 AM (AEST).

Q5. Where can Australians watch the World Cup?
On SBS, Optus Sport, and FIFA+.

Early alarms, strong coffee, and World Cup football — that’s life for Australian fans in 2026. Bookmark this page, keep the AEST schedule close, and enjoy every minute of the biggest World Cup ever.

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Australian Central Time (ACST)

Published on · Updated on · Written by Pooja Sharmaby

Let’s be honest — nothing kills World Cup excitement faster than realising the match kicked off while you were asleep or halfway through your morning coffee. One minute you’re checking the score, next thing, social media’s already losing it over a screamer you missed. Brutal.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be an absolute beast. For the first time ever, football’s biggest tournament will be hosted across three countries — the United States, Canada and Mexico. More cities, more stadiums, more matches, and more chaos. It’s the biggest World Cup we’ve ever seen.

With 48 teams, 104 matches, and football running from 11 June to 19 July 2026, this tournament is going to push sleep schedules to the limit. For fans in Australia, especially those on Australian Central Standard Time (ACST), it means a mix of early mornings, late nights, and a few alarm clocks working overtime. This page exists for one reason only — to give you the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule in Australian Central Time (ACST), so you never miss a kick. If you’re travelling interstate or following matches from elsewhere in Australia, you can also check the full schedules in Australian Eastern Time (AEST) and Australian Western Time (AWST).

🌍 A Quick Look Back at World Cup History

The FIFA World Cup began back in 1930 with just 13 teams. Nearly a century later, it’s become the biggest sporting event on the planet. Every four years, it delivers moments that live forever — iconic goals, legendary teams, and nights that fans never forget.

From Pelé’s brilliance to Maradona’s magic, Germany’s efficiency to Argentina’s triumph in Qatar, the World Cup has always been football at its absolute peak.

Here’s a look at the most recent FIFA World Cup winners:

YearHost NationWinner
2022QatarArgentina
2018RussiaFrance
2014BrazilGermany
2010South AfricaSpain
2006GermanyItaly
2002Japan & South KoreaBrazil
1998FranceFrance

Brazil may still hold the crown historically, but with an expanded format in 2026, this World Cup feels more open than ever. More teams mean more upsets — and more drama.

⚽ Quick Facts – 2026 FIFA World Cup

CategoryDetails
Host NationsUSA, Canada, Mexico
Tournament Dates11 June – 19 July 2026
Total Teams48
Total Matches104
Time Zone Used on This PageAustralian Central Standard Time (ACST, UTC +9:30)
Final VenueMetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA

🏟️ How the New 48-Team World Cup Format Works

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first tournament to feature a 48-team lineup. These teams will be split into 12 groups of four, and each nation will play three matches in the group stage.

The first and second-placed teams in each group will qualify directly for the knockouts, and they will be joined by the eight best third-placed teams. This results in a new Round of 32, which means more knockout football than ever before.

From there, its sudden death all the way to the final on 19 July 2026. More knockouts, more tension, and zero room for error.

Australia, the Socceroos & the World Cup Challenge

Australia have been a regular feature at the FIFA World Cup in the contemporary period. After migrating to the AFC, the Socceroos have always devised means to qualify and challenge the top players in the world.

Australia’s prime World Cup highlight was in 2006 and 2022 when they reached the Round of 16, while their latest appearances have revealed an increasing level of firmness and faith, mainly the brave efforts in 2022 when they ended up at 11th Position.

The opening up of the 2026 format to a larger number of teams means that the knock of opportunity comes once more. The least target is to get out of the group stage, and after that, anything is doable.

Australia’s Matches in ACST

Australia will be seen for the first time in the tournament on 14 June, 2026 at 1:30 PM (ACST), the Socceroos will then face the hosts USA on 20 June, 2026 at 4:30 AM (ACST), and San Francisco Bay Area will host Paraguay and Australia on 26 June, 2026 at 11:30 AM (ACST) to wrap the group Proceedings. The table below shows all matches involving Australia, with kick-off times converted to Australian Central Standard Time (ACST). The full tournament schedule is also available further down the page.

DateTime Team 1 Score Team 2
14 June, 2026
(Sunday)
1:30 PM (ACST)
Australia
vs
TUR/ROU/SVK/KOS
Vancouver
Match No. 6
Group D
20 June, 2026
(Saturday)
4:30 AM (ACST)
USA
vs
Australia
Seattle
Match No. 32
Group D
26 June, 2026
(Friday)
11:30 AM (ACST)
Paraguay
vs
Australia
SF Bay Area
Match No. 60
Group D

🕓 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule in Australian Central Time (ACST)

With the tournament hosted in North America, Australian fans should expect a heavy dose of early-morning kick-offs, along with a few late-night games depending on the venue.

The first match will take place on 12 June 2026 at 4:30 AM (ACST) when the host Mexico takes on South Africa and the all-important final takes place on 20 July 2026 at 4:30 AM (ACST), wrapping up a month of football that will test dedication levels across the country.

Below is the complete list of all 104 matches, with kick-off times shown in Australian Central Standard Time (ACST). Use the filters to sort by team, venue, or stage:

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

📺 How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Australia

  • SBS (free-to-air coverage)
  • Optus Sport (streaming)
  • FIFA+ for highlights and official content

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❓ Australia & 2026 World Cup – FAQs

Q1. What time will most matches kick off in ACST?
Most matches will start in the early morning hours, with some late-night kick-offs depending on the host city. The exact kick-off all matches is already available on this page.

Q2. How many teams are playing in 2026?
A total of 48 teams.

Q3. How many matches are played?
104 matches across the tournament.

Q4. When is the final in ACST?
The final takes place on 20 July 2026 at 4:30 AM (ACST).

Q5. Where can Australians watch the World Cup?
On SBS, Optus Sport, and FIFA+.

Early alarms, strong coffee, and World Cup football — that’s the reality for Australian fans in 2026. Bookmark this page, keep the ACST schedule close, and enjoy every moment of the biggest World Cup ever.