FIFA World Cup 2026 Fixtures Unveiled, Kick-Off Times Confirmed
Published June 14, 2026
FIFA has officially released the complete match schedule for the 2026 World Cup, allowing fans worldwide to begin planning their viewing experience for the expanded tournament.
Published — local time around the world
The highly anticipated full fixture list for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been made public, detailing every match, venue, and kick-off time leading up to the final on July 19. This release marks a significant milestone for fans, particularly those in distant time zones, who can now meticulously plan their schedules to catch all the action of the biggest ever global football spectacle.
Co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the 2026 tournament will be unprecedented in scale. It features an expanded format with 48 national teams competing in a staggering 104 matches across 16 host cities. The official schedule is published in Eastern Time (ET), which means supporters globally will need to adjust for their local time zones, with many in Asia, for instance, preparing for late-night or early-morning viewing sessions to follow their favourite teams.
Indian Broadcast Details Emerge
For football enthusiasts in India, specific arrangements for watching the tournament have also come to light. All matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 are reportedly set to be available for live streaming on the Zee5 platform. This will allow Indian viewers to access the games across various devices, from mobile phones and laptops to smart televisions, ensuring comprehensive coverage of every moment from the group stages through to the knockout rounds.