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When Do the World Cup Matches Start? Complete Fixture List and Start Times

When Do the World Cup Matches Start? Complete Fixture List and Start Times
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Excitement is building for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and now that the draw has taken place in December, supporters everywhere can start planning their viewing calendar.

Whether you plan to follow the games from your living room or head to the USA, Mexico, or Canada for live experiences, an event this grand requires careful organisation, and the start times for every game have been announced.

What are the everyday airing slots for the World Cup group phase games?

The group phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, 11 June, featuring the opener between Mexico and South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico. This game starts at 15:00 (ET), 19:00 (UTC / GMT), and 20:00 (UK time).

Next up, South Korea faces the European playoff winner at Estadio Guadalajara in Mexico, with a start time of 22:00 (ET), 02:00 (UTC / GMT), and 03:00 (UK time).

In the initial two rounds of the group phase, there will be four games per day. The concluding round brings six games daily. With multiple time zones involved, there are 13 varied start times. Here they are:

  • 12:00 (ET), 17:00 (UK / BST), 16:00 (UTC / GMT) – Three group phase games.

  • 13:00 (ET), 18:00 (UK / BST), 17:00 (UTC / GMT) – Five group phase games.

  • 15:00 (ET), 20:00 (UK / BST), 19:00 (UTC / GMT) – 12 group phase games.

  • 16:00 (ET), 21:00 (UK / BST), 20:00 (UTC / GMT) – Six group phase games.

  • 17:00 (ET), 22:00 (UK / BST), 21:00 (UTC / GMT) – Three group phase games.

  • 18:00 (ET), 23:00 (UK / BST), 22:00 (UTC / GMT) – Eight group phase games.

  • 19:00 (ET), 00:00 (UK / BST), 23:00 (UTC / GMT) – Five group phase games.

  • 19:30 (ET), 00:30 (UK / BST), 23:30 (UTC / GMT) – Two group phase games.

  • 20:00 (ET), 01:00 (UK / BST), 00:00 (UTC / GMT) – Four group phase games.

  • 21:00 (ET), 02:00 (UK / BST), 01:00 (UTC / GMT) – Nine group phase games.

  • 22:00 (ET), 03:00 (UK / BST), 02:00 (UTC / GMT) – Eight group phase games.

  • 23:00 (ET), 04:00 (UK / BST), 03:00 (UTC / GMT) – Three group phase games.

  • 00:00 (ET), 05:00 (UK / BST), 04:00 (UTC / GMT) – Four group phase games.

Good news for England supporters, as two of their group games begin at 21:00, with the third at 20:00, so all early fixtures are viewable at reasonable hours for UK audiences.

What are the everyday airing slots for the World Cup round of 32?

The knockout rounds feature fewer start times overall.

The everyday slots for the Round of 32 look like this:

Sunday, 28 June

  • 15:00 (ET), 20:00 (UK / BST), 19:00 (UTC / GMT)

Monday, 29 June

  • 13:00 (ET), 18:00 (UK / BST), 17:00 (UTC / GMT)

  • 16:30 (ET), 21:30 (UK / BST), 20:30 (UTC / GMT)

Tuesday, 30 June

  • 21:00 (ET), 02:00 (UK / BST), 01:00 (UTC / GMT)

  • 13:00 (ET), 18:00 (UK / BST), 17:00 (UTC / GMT)

  • 17:00 (ET), 22:00 (UK / BST), 21:00 (UTC / GMT)

Wednesday, 1 July

  • 21:00 (ET), 02:00 (UK / BST), 01:00 (UTC / GMT)

  • 12:00 (ET), 17:00 (UK / BST), 16:00 (UTC / GMT)

  • 16:00 (ET), 21:00 (UK / BST), 20:00 (UTC / GMT)

Thursday, 2 July

  • 20:00 (ET), 01:00 (UK / BST), 00:00 (UTC / GMT)

  • 15:00 (ET), 20:00 (UK / BST), 19:00 (UTC / GMT)

Friday, 3 July

  • 19:00 (ET), 00:00 (UK / BST), 23:00 (UTC / GMT)

  • 23:00 (ET), 04:00 (UK / BST), 03:00 (UTC / GMT)

  • 14:00 (ET), 19:00 (UK / BST), 18:00 (UTC / GMT)

  • 18:00 (ET), 23:00 (UK / BST), 22:00 (UTC / GMT)

Saturday, 4 July

  • 21:30 (ET), 02:30 (UK / BST), 01:30 (UTC / GMT)

What are the everyday airing slots for the World Cup round of 16?

The everyday slots for the Round of 16 are outlined below:

Saturday, 4 July

  • 13:00 (ET), 18:00 (UK / BST) and 17:00 (UTC / GMT)

  • 17:00 (ET), 22:00 (UK / BST) and 21:00 (UTC / GMT)

Sunday, 5 July

  • 18:00 (ET), 21:00 (UK / BST) and 20:00 (UTC / GMT)

Monday, 6 July

  • 20:00 (ET), 01:00 (UK / BST) and 00:00 (UTC / GMT)

  • 15:00 (ET), 20:00 (UK / BST) and 19:00 (UTC / GMT)

Tuesday, 7 July

  • 01:00 (UK / BST), 20:00 (ET), 00:00 (UTC / GMT)

  • 17:00 (UK / BST), 12:00 (ET), 16:00 (UTC / GMT)

  • 21:00 (UK / BST), 18:00 (ET), 20:00 (UTC / GMT)

What are the airing times for the World Cup quarter finals?

The four quarter final start times per day are these:

Thursday, 9 July

  • 16:00 (ET), 21:00 (UK / BST) and 20:00 (UTC / GMT)

Friday, 10 July

  • 15:00 (ET), 20:00 (UK / BST) and 19:00 (UTC / GMT)

Saturday, 11 July

  • 17:00 (ET), 22:00 (UK / BST) and 21:00 (UTC / GMT)

Sunday, 11 July

  • 21:00 (ET), 02:00 (UK / BST) and 01:00 (UTC / GMT)

What are the airing times for the World Cup semi finals?

The World Cup semi finals occur on Tuesday, 14 July and Wednesday, 15 July. Each starts at 15:00 (ET), 20:00 (UK / BST), and 19:00 (UTC / GMT).

What time is the World Cup final scheduled to air?

The World Cup final begins on Sunday, 19 July at 15:00 (ET), 20:00 (UK / BST), and 19:00 (UTC / GMT). It takes place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.