The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026 across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. WorldClock.lol automatically converts every match kickoff time to your local timezone — no manual calculation needed.
When Is the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It's the first World Cup with 48 teams and 104 matches, hosted across 16 venues in three countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
What Time Is the World Cup Final?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final will be held on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (near New York City). Visit WorldClock.lol's Final page to see the kickoff time automatically converted to your timezone.
How Do I See Match Times in My Timezone?
Visit worldclock.lol/sports/football/world-cup-2026. Every match time is automatically converted to your local timezone based on your browser settings. No manual conversion needed.
What Do the Time Labels Mean?
WorldClock.lol adds human-friendly labels to each match so you know what to expect:
- Breakfast Match — Early morning kickoff (before 9 AM)
- Morning Kickoff — 9 AM to noon
- Afternoon Kickoff — Noon to 5 PM
- Primetime — Evening kickoff (5 PM to 9 PM)
- Late Night — After 9 PM
How Do I Add Matches to My Calendar?
Each match page has an "Add to Calendar" button that creates an event with the correct time for your timezone. Supports:
- Google Calendar (direct link)
- Apple Calendar / Outlook (.ics file download)
Key Match Times by Region
Since matches are played in US, Mexican, and Canadian time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific), here's what to expect:
For Viewers in Europe (GMT/CET)
Most matches will kick off between 5 PM and 3 AM European time. Group stage matches at US East Coast venues will be late evening; West Coast venues will be late night/early morning.
For Viewers in India (IST)
Most matches will kick off between 9:30 PM and 6:30 AM IST. East Coast matches are more viewer-friendly; West Coast matches will be very late night.
For Viewers in Australia (AEST)
Most matches will kick off between 2 AM and 10 AM AEST. Early risers can catch East Coast matches; West Coast matches will be early morning.
What Other Sports Events Are Available?
WorldClock.lol also covers:
- Winter Olympics 2026 — Milan-Cortina, Italy
- Formula 1 2026 — Full race calendar
- Cricket — IPL, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy
- Tennis — All four Grand Slams
- American Sports — Super Bowl, NBA Finals, World Series
See the Full World Cup Schedule
Every match time converted to your local timezone automatically.
View World Cup 2026 Schedule
