Here are the FIFA World Cup 2026 kick-off times in Belgium (CEST) — the Red Devils’ fixtures, the key dates, and the final.
Belgium runs about 6 hours ahead of the host cities, so most games land in prime time and only a few fall in the early hours.
Belgium’s Group G Matches
Belgium share Group G with Egypt, Iran and New Zealand. All three group games, in Belgium local time:
| Match | Date (Local) | Kick-Off (Local) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium vs Egypt | Mon 15 Jun | 9:00 p.m. | Seattle |
| Belgium vs Iran | Sun 21 Jun | 9:00 p.m. | Los Angeles |
| New Zealand vs Belgium | Sat 27 Jun | 5:00 a.m. | Vancouver |
Two group games are prime-time 9 p.m. kick-offs; only the New Zealand match falls in the early hours. Fans travelling out can compare Brussels Airlines fares and flights from Brussels.
Full Group-Stage Schedule
Every group-stage match in Belgium local time, in order. Belgium’s games are in bold. Late North American kick-offs roll into the early hours of the next Belgian day, so the date shown is the real local date.
| Date (Local) | Match | Kick-Off (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 11 Jun | Mexico vs South Africa | 9:00 p.m. |
| Fri 12 Jun | South Korea vs Czechia | 4:00 a.m. |
| Fri 12 Jun | Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | 9:00 p.m. |
| Sat 13 Jun | USA vs Paraguay | 3:00 a.m. |
| Sat 13 Jun | Qatar vs Switzerland | 9:00 p.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Brazil vs Morocco | 12:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Haiti vs Scotland | 3:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Australia vs Türkiye | 6:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Germany vs Curaçao | 7:00 p.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Netherlands vs Japan | 10:00 p.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | 1:00 a.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Sweden vs Tunisia | 4:00 a.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Spain vs Cape Verde | 6:00 p.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Belgium vs Egypt | 9:00 p.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 12:00 a.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | Iran vs New Zealand | 3:00 a.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | France vs Senegal | 9:00 p.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Iraq vs Norway | 12:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Argentina vs Algeria | 3:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Austria vs Jordan | 6:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Portugal vs DR Congo | 7:00 p.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | England vs Croatia | 10:00 p.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Ghana vs Panama | 1:00 a.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 4:00 a.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Czechia vs South Africa | 6:00 p.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | 9:00 p.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | Canada vs Qatar | 12:00 a.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | Mexico vs South Korea | 3:00 a.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | USA vs Australia | 9:00 p.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Scotland vs Morocco | 12:00 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Brazil vs Haiti | 2:30 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 6:00 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Netherlands vs Sweden | 7:00 p.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Germany vs Ivory Coast | 10:00 p.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 2:00 a.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Tunisia vs Japan | 6:00 a.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Belgium vs Iran | 9:00 p.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | Uruguay vs Cape Verde | 12:00 a.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | New Zealand vs Egypt | 3:00 a.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | Argentina vs Austria | 7:00 p.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | France vs Iraq | 11:00 p.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Norway vs Senegal | 2:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Jordan vs Algeria | 5:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 7:00 p.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | England vs Ghana | 10:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Panama vs Croatia | 1:00 a.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Colombia vs DR Congo | 4:00 a.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Switzerland vs Canada | 9:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar | 9:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Scotland vs Brazil | 12:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Morocco vs Haiti | 12:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Czechia vs Mexico | 3:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | South Africa vs South Korea | 3:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | 10:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Ecuador vs Germany | 10:00 p.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Japan vs Sweden | 1:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 1:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Türkiye vs USA | 4:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Paraguay vs Australia | 4:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Norway vs France | 9:00 p.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Senegal vs Iraq | 9:00 p.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 2:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Uruguay vs Spain | 2:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Egypt vs Iran | 5:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | New Zealand vs Belgium | 5:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Panama vs England | 11:00 p.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Croatia vs Ghana | 11:00 p.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Colombia vs Portugal | 1:30 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | 1:30 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Algeria vs Austria | 4:00 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Jordan vs Argentina | 4:00 a.m. |
Knockout Rounds and Final
The knockout matchups are confirmed once the group stage ends, but the dates and headline kick-offs are fixed. In Belgium local time:
| Stage | Dates (Local) | Kick-Off (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 28 Jun – 3 Jul | Evening to early hours |
| Round of 16 | 4 – 7 Jul | Evening to early hours |
| Quarter-Finals | 9 – 11 Jul | Evening to early hours |
| Semi-Finals | 14 & 15 Jul | 9:00 p.m. |
| Third-Place Play-Off | 18 Jul | 11:00 p.m. |
| Final | 19 Jul | 9:00 p.m. |
The final kicks off at 9:00 p.m. in Belgium on Sunday 19 July — a comfortable prime-time slot. Exact per-match times in the earlier rounds are confirmed once the group stage finishes.
Watching From Belgium
Prime-Time Games
Most marquee fixtures, including both of Belgium’s first two games and the final, kick off around 9:00 p.m. — easy after-dinner viewing. Midday US starts land at 6:00–7:00 p.m. your time.
Overnight Games
West Coast and late US fixtures run from midnight to 6:00 a.m. Belgian time — including Belgium’s New Zealand game at 5:00 a.m. Plan ahead and set an alarm. Heading over instead? Compare hotels in Seattle, Los Angeles and Vancouver.
For more on the tournament calendar, see Wego’s guides to the full World Cup 2026 dates and schedule, the opening match and the final date and venue.
Sources
- FIFA – World Cup 2026 Scores & Fixtures
- FIFA – Group G in Focus (Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand)
- Sky Sports – World Cup 2026 Group G Guide
Disclaimer: Match dates and kick-off times are subject to change by FIFA. Always confirm fixtures and local broadcast times closer to the tournament. This article is for general informational purposes only.
