Yo, football fam in Pakistan! The 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to blow our minds—it’s gonna be the wildest, most epic tournament football’s ever cooked up. For the first time EVER, three powerhouse nations—the USA, Canada, and Mexico—are teaming up to host this beast. Bigger pitches, insane crowds roaring from coast to coast, and a format packed with more underdogs, superstars, and nail-biting drama than you can shake a goalpost at. Get ready to lose sleep over this one!
48 teams smashing it out in 104 matches? That’s a non-stop football frenzy stretching deep into our PKT nights. North America’s time zones mean kickoffs hitting at midnight, dawn patrols, or whenever—perfect for us night owls, but a headache without the right info. Lucky for you, we’ve got the full, spot-on 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule converted to Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) right here. Every single match, exact start time, no faffing with calculators. Just pure, easy football planning!
🌍 World Cup Magic: From Day One to Legends
It all started in 1930, and bam—the FIFA World Cup became THE global event that stops the planet. Think Maradona’s “Hand of God,” Zidane’s headbutt drama, or Messi’s redemption glory. Every four years, it drops jaw-dropping goals, tactical wizardry, giant-killing upsets, and finals that haunt (or heal) your dreams forever.
Now, 2026 flips the script into a golden new chapter. With extra teams flooding in, we’re talking wilder diversity—think African flair clashing with Asian grit, South American samba vs. European steel. More chaos, more heroes, same unbeatable prestige. Pakistan fans, this is your cue to stock up on energy drinks!
⚽ 2026 World Cup: The Must-Know Deets
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Host Nations | USA, Canada, Mexico |
| Tournament Dates | June 11 – July 19, 2026 |
| Total Teams | 48 |
| Total Matches | 104 |
| Time Zone Used on This Page | Pakistan Standard Time (UTC +5) |
| Final Venue | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA |
These aren’t just numbers—they’re the blueprint for football history in the making. Imagine the buzz as 48 nations chase glory!
🏟️ Cracking the 48-Team Format Hype
- 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four.
- Top two from each group cruise to knockouts, no sweat
- Best eight third-placers sneak in too, keeping everyone on edge
- Then boom: Round of 32 launches the knockout carnage
Pakistan peeps, this setup means matches raining down at odd hours—2 AM thrillers, 5 AM wake-up calls, afternoon bangers. Your sleep schedule? Obliterated. Your excitement? Through the roof!
🕓 Your PKT Schedule: Every Kickoff, No Misses
The party explodes at iconic Estadio Azteca, Mexico City—hitting our screens at 12:00 AM PKT on June 12, 2026. Midnight magic to kick off a month of madness!
Fast-forward to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on July 19 US time, aka 12:00 AM PKT July 20, 2026. Picture it: penalties in the dead of night, trophy lift at dawn—pure chills.
Early must-watch? Japan vs. Netherlands on June 15, 2026, at 1:00 AM PKT. Samurai Blue’s speed vs. Dutch flair? That’s group-stage gold, the kind of clash that births memes and legends.
Dive into the full 104 matches below, all locked in PKT. Group stage marathons, knockout heartbreaks—it’s all here:
| Date | Time | Team 1 Score Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
12 June, 2026 (Friday) |
12:00 AM (PKT) |  Mexico
vs
South Africa  |
7:00 AM (PKT) |  South Korea
vs
DEN/MKD/CZE/IRL | |
13 June, 2026 (Saturday) |
12:00 AM (PKT) |  Canada
vs
ITA/NIR/WAL/BIH |
6:00 AM (PKT) |  USA
vs
Paraguay  | |
14 June, 2026 (Sunday) |
12:00 AM (PKT) |  Qatar
vs
Switzerland  |
3:00 AM (PKT) |  Brazil
vs
Morocco  | |
6:00 AM (PKT) |  Haiti
vs
Scotland  | |
9:00 AM (PKT) |  Australia
vs
TUR/ROU/SVK/KOS | |
10:00 PM (PKT) |  Germany
vs
Curaçao  | |
15 June, 2026 (Monday) |
1:00 AM (PKT) |  Netherlands
vs
Japan  |
4:00 AM (PKT) |  Ivory Coast
vs
Ecuador  | |
7:00 AM (PKT) |
UKR/SWE/POL/ALB
vs
Tunisia  | |
9:00 PM (PKT) |  Spain
vs
Cape Verde  | |
16 June, 2026 (Tuesday) |
12:00 AM (PKT) |  Belgium
vs
Egypt  |
3:00 AM (PKT) |  Saudi Arabia
vs
Uruguay  | |
6:00 AM (PKT) |  Iran
vs
New Zealand  | |
17 June, 2026 (Wednesday) |
12:00 AM (PKT) |  France
vs
Senegal  |
3:00 AM (PKT) |
BOL/SUR/IRQ
vs
Norway  | |
6:00 AM (PKT) |  Argentina
vs
Algeria  | |
9:00 AM (PKT) |  Austria
vs
Jordan  | |
10:00 PM (PKT) |  Portugal
vs
NCL/JAM/COD | |
18 June, 2026 (Thursday) |
1:00 AM (PKT) |  England
vs
Croatia  |
4:00 AM (PKT) |  Ghana
vs
Panama  | |
7:00 AM (PKT) |  Uzbekistan
vs
Colombia  | |
9:00 PM (PKT) |
DEN/MKD/CZE/IRL
vs
South Africa | |
19 June, 2026 (Friday) |
12:00 AM (PKT) | Switzerland
vs
ITA/NIR/WAL/BIH |
3:00 AM (PKT) | Canada
vs
Qatar | |
6:00 AM (PKT) | Mexico
vs
South Korea | |
20 June, 2026 (Saturday) |
12:00 AM (PKT) | USA
vs
Australia |
3:00 AM (PKT) | Scotland
vs
Morocco | |
6:00 AM (PKT) | Brazil
vs
Haiti | |
9:00 AM (PKT) |
TUR/ROU/SVK/KOS
vs
Paraguay | |
10:00 PM (PKT) | Netherlands
vs
UKR/SWE/POL/ALB | |
21 June, 2026 (Sunday) |
1:00 AM (PKT) | Germany
vs
Ivory Coast |
5:00 AM (PKT) | Ecuador
vs
Curaçao | |
9:00 AM (PKT) | Tunisia
vs
Japan | |
9:00 PM (PKT) | Spain
vs
Saudi Arabia | |
22 June, 2026 (Monday) |
12:00 AM (PKT) | Belgium
vs
Iran |
3:00 AM (PKT) | Uruguay
vs
Cape Verde | |
6:00 AM (PKT) | New Zealand
vs
Egypt | |
10:00 PM (PKT) | Argentina
vs
Austria | |
23 June, 2026 (Tuesday) |
2:00 AM (PKT) | France
vs
BOL/SUR/IRQ |
5:00 AM (PKT) | Norway
vs
Senegal | |
8:00 AM (PKT) | Jordan
vs
Algeria | |
10:00 PM (PKT) | Portugal
vs
Uzbekistan | |
24 June, 2026 (Wednesday) |
1:00 AM (PKT) | England
vs
Ghana |
4:00 AM (PKT) | Panama
vs
Croatia | |
7:00 AM (PKT) | Colombia
vs
NCL/JAM/COD | |
25 June, 2026 (Thursday) |
12:00 AM (PKT) | Switzerland
vs
Canada |
12:00 AM (PKT) |
ITA/NIR/WAL/BIH
vs
Qatar | |
3:00 AM (PKT) | Scotland
vs
Brazil | |
3:00 AM (PKT) | Morocco
vs
Haiti | |
6:00 AM (PKT) |
DEN/MKD/CZE/IRL
vs
Mexico | |
6:00 AM (PKT) | South Africa
vs
South Korea | |
26 June, 2026 (Friday) |
1:00 AM (PKT) | Curaçao
vs
Ivory Coast |
1:00 AM (PKT) | Ecuador
vs
Germany | |
4:00 AM (PKT) | Japan
vs
UKR/SWE/POL/ALB | |
4:00 AM (PKT) | Tunisia
vs
Netherlands | |
7:00 AM (PKT) |
TUR/ROU/SVK/KOS
vs
USA | |
7:00 AM (PKT) | Paraguay
vs
Australia | |
27 June, 2026 (Saturday) |
12:00 AM (PKT) | Norway
vs
France |
12:00 AM (PKT) | Senegal
vs
BOL/SUR/IRQ | |
5:00 AM (PKT) | Cape Verde
vs
Saudi Arabia | |
5:00 AM (PKT) | Uruguay
vs
Spain | |
8:00 AM (PKT) | Egypt
vs
Iran | |
8:00 AM (PKT) | New Zealand
vs
Belgium | |
28 June, 2026 (Sunday) |
2:00 AM (PKT) | Panama
vs
England |
2:00 AM (PKT) | Croatia
vs
Ghana | |
4:30 AM (PKT) | Colombia
vs
Portugal | |
4:30 AM (PKT) |
NCL/JAM/COD
vs
Uzbekistan | |
7:00 AM (PKT) | Algeria
vs
Austria | |
7:00 AM (PKT) | Jordan
vs
Argentina | |
29 June, 2026 (Monday) |
12:00 AM (PKT) |
Runner-up Group A
vs
Runner-up Group B |
10:00 PM (PKT) |
Winner Group C
vs
Runner-up Group F | |
30 June, 2026 (Tuesday) |
1:30 AM (PKT) |
Winner Group E
vs
3rd Group A/B/C/D/F |
6:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Group F
vs
Runner-up Group C | |
10:00 PM (PKT) |
Runner-up Group E
vs
Runner-up Group I | |
1 July, 2026 (Wednesday) |
2:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Group I
vs
3rd Group C/D/F/G/H |
6:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Group A
vs
3rd Group C/E/F/H/I | |
9:00 PM (PKT) |
Winner Group L
vs
3rd Group E/H/I/J/K | |
2 July, 2026 (Thursday) |
1:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Group G
vs
3rd Group A/E/H/I/J |
5:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Group D
vs
3rd Group B/E/F/I/J | |
3 July, 2026 (Friday) |
12:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Group H
vs
Runner-up Group J |
4:00 AM (PKT) |
Runner-up Group K
vs
Runner-up Group L | |
8:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Group B
vs
3rd Group E/F/G/I/J | |
11:00 PM (PKT) |
Runner-up Group D
vs
Runner-up Group G | |
4 July, 2026 (Saturday) |
3:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Group J
vs
Runner-up Group H |
6:30 AM (PKT) |
Winner Group K
vs
3rd Group D/E/I/J/L | |
10:00 PM (PKT) |
Winner Match 73
vs
Winner Match 75 | |
5 July, 2026 (Sunday) |
2:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Match 74
vs
Winner Match 77 |
6 July, 2026 (Monday) |
1:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Match 76
vs
Winner Match 78 |
5:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Match 79
vs
Winner Match 80 | |
7 July, 2026 (Tuesday) |
12:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Match 83
vs
Winner Match 84 |
5:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Match 81
vs
Winner Match 82 | |
9:00 PM (PKT) |
Winner Match 86
vs
Winner Match 88 | |
8 July, 2026 (Wednesday) |
1:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Match 85
vs
Winner Match 87 |
10 July, 2026 (Friday) |
1:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Match 89
vs
Winner Match 90 |
11 July, 2026 (Saturday) |
12:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Match 93
vs
Winner Match 94 |
12 July, 2026 (Sunday) |
2:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Match 91
vs
Winner Match 92 |
6:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Match 95
vs
Winner Match 96 | |
15 July, 2026 (Wednesday) |
12:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Match 97
vs
Winner Match 98 |
16 July, 2026 (Thursday) |
12:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Match 99
vs
Winner Match 100 |
19 July, 2026 (Sunday) |
2:00 AM (PKT) |
Loser Match 101
vs
Loser Match 102 |
20 July, 2026 (Monday) |
12:00 AM (PKT) |
Winner Match 101
vs
Winner Match 102 |
Pro tip: Set those alarms now. With so many games, you’ll catch rising stars from everywhere, maybe even spot the next big upset king.
🌍 Epic Hosts: 16 Cities, 3 Countries, Endless Vibes
UNITED STATES
CANADA
MEXICOFrom Azteca’s roar to MetLife’s finale spectacle, every venue’s a story waiting to unfold.
📺 Pakistan Viewing Guide: Don’t Miss a Second
- Official Pakistani TV broadcasters (TBA)—stay tuned for the big reveal
- FIFA+ dishing highlights, replays, and select live gems
Broadcasts lock in soon, but rest easy—Pakistan’s got you covered from opener chaos to final glory. Group watch parties incoming!
🌐 View Schedules in Other Time Zones
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There you have it, Pakistan football die-hards: PKT times, full fixtures, and all the hype in one killer page. Bookmark this bad boy, share with your crew, and let’s make 2026 the summer we talk about forever. Who’s your dark horse pick? Sound off below—who’s lifting that trophy?
