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2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Myanmar Time (MMT)

Published on · Written by Pooja Sharmaby

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.

YearHost NationWinner
2022QatarArgentina
2018RussiaFrance
2014BrazilGermany
2010South AfricaSpain
2006GermanyItaly

⚽ Quick Facts – 2026 FIFA World Cup

CategoryDetails
Host NationsUnited States, Canada, Mexico
Tournament Dates11 June – 19 July 2026
Total Teams48
Total Matches104
Time Zone Used on This PageMyanmar Time (MMT, UTC+6:30)
Final VenueMetLife 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.

DateTime Team 1 Score Team 2
12 June, 2026
(Friday)
1:30 AM (MMT)
Mexico
vs
South Africa
Mexico City
Match No. 1
Group A
8:30 AM (MMT)
South Korea
vs
DEN/MKD/CZE/IRL
Guadalajara
Match No. 2
Group A
13 June, 2026
(Saturday)
1:30 AM (MMT)
Canada
vs
ITA/NIR/WAL/BIH
Toronto
Match No. 3
Group B
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
TUR/ROU/SVK/KOS
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)
UKR/SWE/POL/ALB
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)
BOL/SUR/IRQ
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
NCL/JAM/COD
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)
DEN/MKD/CZE/IRL
vs
South Africa
Atlanta
Match No. 25
Group A
19 June, 2026
(Friday)
1:30 AM (MMT)
Switzerland
vs
ITA/NIR/WAL/BIH
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)
TUR/ROU/SVK/KOS
vs
Paraguay
SF Bay Area
Match No. 31
Group D
11:30 PM (MMT)
Netherlands
vs
UKR/SWE/POL/ALB
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
BOL/SUR/IRQ
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
NCL/JAM/COD
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)
ITA/NIR/WAL/BIH
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)
DEN/MKD/CZE/IRL
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
UKR/SWE/POL/ALB
Dallas
Match No. 57
Group F
5:30 AM (MMT)
Tunisia
vs
Netherlands
Kansas City
Match No. 58
Group F
8:30 AM (MMT)
TUR/ROU/SVK/KOS
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
BOL/SUR/IRQ
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)
NCL/JAM/COD
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
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
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
6:30 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
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

🌍 View All Time Zones (Worldwide Match Timings)

❓ Myanmar Time (MMT) & 2026 FIFA World Cup – FAQs

Q1. Are all match times shown in Myanmar Time?
Yes. All kick-off times on this page are displayed in MMT.

Q2. Does Myanmar observe daylight saving time?
No. Myanmar uses MMT (UTC+6:30) throughout the year.

Q3. What time will most matches be played in Myanmar?
Most matches will take place during the late night and early morning hours.

Q4. When is the World Cup final in Myanmar Time?
The final will kick off on 20 July 2026 at 1:30 AM (MMT).

With all kick-off times clearly shown in Myanmar Time, the 2026 FIFA World Cup becomes easier to follow than ever. Bookmark this page, plan your viewing, and enjoy every moment of football’s greatest tournament.

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in South Africa Standard Time (SAST)

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Let’s be straight up, bru — nothing wrecks World Cup vibes quicker than rocking up late because the time zones stitched you up. One minute you’re braaing, next thing you check WhatsApp and the group’s already screaming about a wonder goal you missed. Ja, not lekker.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be an absolute monster. For the first time ever, the biggest show in football is being hosted across three countries — the United States, Canada and Mexico. More cities, more stadiums, more games, more chaos… and honestly, we’re here for all of it.

With 48 teams, 104 matches, and football running from 11 June to 19 July 2026, this one’s going to test your sleep schedule and your employer’s patience. The good news? For us in Mzansi, a lot of matches fall into evening and late-night SAST slots — perfect for after-work viewing, a cold one in hand, and a bit of 2010 nostalgia. This page exists for one reason only: to give you the full 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule in South Africa Standard Time (SAST), so you never miss a kick.

🌍 A Quick Look Back at World Cup History

The FIFA World Cup kicked off back in 1930 in Uruguay with just 13 teams. Fast-forward nearly a century and it’s now the biggest sporting event on the planet. Every four years, the tournament dishes out moments that stick with us forever — Pelé lighting up 1970, Maradona doing Maradona things in 1986, Germany’s ruthless efficiency, and Argentina finally lifting it again in Qatar.

And of course, for South Africans, 2010 will always hit different. Vuvuzelas, packed fan parks, Bafana Bafana hosting the world — we changed football culture forever.

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 with 5 titles to its name may still be the kings historically, but this expanded 2026 format? It’s wide open. More teams means more upsets, more fairytale runs, and more drama — exactly how we like it.

⚽ 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 PageSouth Africa Standard Time (UTC +2)
Final VenueMetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA

🏟️ How the New 48-Team World Cup Format Works

For the first time ever, the World Cup is expanded to 48 teams. These teams are divided into 12 groups of four, with each country playing three group matches. The idea is to allow more countries to be in the spotlight without completely losing competitiveness early on.

The top two teams from each group directly go to the knockout stage. Besides that, the eight best third-placed teams also qualify; thus, a brand-new Round of 32 is formed. In other words, every goal counts, right up to the last group match.

The knockout stage begins in late June and lasts up to the final on 19 July 2026. More knockout games, more late nights, more excuses for telling your boss that youre working from home.

🌍 Africa, Bafana & the World Cup Dream

Africa is going to have the largest contingent ever at a World Cup in 2026, with even more qualification spots available. That’s huge for the continent, and for Bafana Bafana, it’s definitely another great opportunity to get back to the main stage.

While South Africa was part of the FIFA World Cups line-ups in 1998 and 2002, their World Cup narrative is mainly associated with 2010. Hosting the event placed African football at the centre of the world, and even now, that impact is still felt. The hope? That 2026 marks the beginning of a new era, competitive, fearless, and ready to take giants by surprise.

With the expanded format, depth is hardly as important as belief. And let me tell you, football has proven to us several times that belief can get you really far, and Bafana Bafana would at the very least want to advance from the Group Stages in 2026.

South Africa’s matches in SAST

DateTime Team 1 Score Team 2
11 June, 2026
(Thursday)
9:00 PM (SAST)
Mexico
vs
South Africa
Mexico City
Match No. 1
Group A
18 June, 2026
(Thursday)
6:00 PM (SAST)
DEN/MKD/CZE/IRL
vs
South Africa
Atlanta
Match No. 25
Group A
25 June, 2026
(Thursday)
3:00 AM (SAST)
South Africa
vs
South Korea
Monterrey
Match No. 54
Group A

Nothing quite matches the buzz of a World Cup opening match, and in 2026, Bafana Bafana are right at the centre of it. South Africa kick off their World Cup journey in the tournament opener with a heavyweight clash against the hosts, Mexico, on 11 June 2026. The Group A showdown gets underway at 9:00 PM SAST in Mexico City — a perfect prime-time slot for fans back home.

South Africa’s second group match is scheduled for 18 June 2026, with kick-off at 6:00 PM SAST in Atlanta. The opponent will be either Denmark/Czech Republic/Republic of Ireland/North Macedonia, making this fixture a potential turning point in the group.

The group stage wraps up in the early hours of 25 June 2026, when South Africa face South Korea at 3:00 AM SAST in Monterrey. With knockout qualification likely on the line, this one has late-night drama written all over it.

🕓 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule in South Africa Standard Time (SAST)

As the tournament is going to be held in North America, South African fans should get ready for a good number of evening kick-offs and late-night games. Depending on the city and the match slot, most games start between 9:00 PM SAST and 4:00 AM SAST. The all-important final match will be hosted by MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 19 July 2026 at 9:00 PM SAST.

Below is the full rundown of all the 104 games with their kick-off times converted into South African Standard Time (SAST). You can easily filter the matches by team, venue, or stage:

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

🌍 Host Nations & Match Venues

The 2026 World Cup games are going to be held in 16 cities that are spread across three different countries, thus it will be the most geographically spread ever.

The main host of the event is the United States, where games will be played in major cities such as New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle, and more.

Canada is inviting the world through its cities of Toronto and Vancouver, whereas Mexico, a football royalty, gets to host games in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. Proper football cities, proper atmosphere.

📺 How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

  • SABC
  • FIFA+ for highlights and official content

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❓ South Africa & 2026 World Cup – FAQs

Q1. What time will most matches kick off in SAST?
Most games will be played in the evening or late at night, with kick-offs ranging from around 9:00 PM to the early hours.

Q2. How many teams are playing in 2026?
A total of 48 teams, the biggest World Cup ever.

Q3. How many matches are there?
104 matches across the group and knockout stages.

Q4. When is the final in South Africa time?
The final takes place on 19 July 2026 at 9:00 PM (SAST)

Q5. Where can South Africans watch the World Cup?
On SABC and FIFA+.

You would not want to miss any of these moments. Late nights, huge ambitions, and World Cup fever, that sums up the mood perfectly for South African fans at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bookmark this page and enjoy every minute — because moments like these don’t come around often.