Here are the FIFA World Cup 2026 kick-off times in Germany (CEST) — every Die Mannschaft fixture, the key dates, and the final.
Germany runs six hours ahead of the host cities, so most matches fall in the evening or the small hours.
Germany’s Group E Matches
Germany share Group E with Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador. All three group games kick off in friendly evening slots — none are overnight. Times below are in German local time (CEST).
| Match | Date (local) | Kick-Off (local) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany vs Curaçao | Sun 14 June | 7:00 p.m. | Houston |
| Germany vs Ivory Coast | Sat 20 June | 10:00 p.m. | Toronto |
| Ecuador vs Germany | Thu 25 June | 10:00 p.m. | New York/New Jersey |
The opener against Curaçao is an early-evening watch; the next two start at 10 p.m., late but very doable on a weekend. Fans flying in can check Lufthansa routes from Frankfurt and Munich.
Full Group-Stage Schedule
Every group-stage match in German local time, in chronological order. Late North American kick-offs roll past midnight here, so the date shown is the German date — an overnight game appears on the following day. Germany’s matches are in bold.
| Date (local) | Match | Kick-Off (local) |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 11 June | Mexico vs South Africa | 9:00 p.m. |
| Fri 12 June | South Korea vs Czechia | 4:00 a.m. |
| Fri 12 June | Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | 9:00 p.m. |
| Sat 13 June | USA vs Paraguay | 3:00 a.m. |
| Sat 13 June | Qatar vs Switzerland | 9:00 p.m. |
| Sun 14 June | Brazil vs Morocco | 12:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 June | Haiti vs Scotland | 3:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 June | Australia vs Türkiye | 6:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 June | Germany vs Curaçao | 7:00 p.m. |
| Sun 14 June | Netherlands vs Japan | 10:00 p.m. |
| Mon 15 June | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | 1:00 a.m. |
| Mon 15 June | Sweden vs Tunisia | 4:00 a.m. |
| Mon 15 June | Spain vs Cape Verde | 6:00 p.m. |
| Mon 15 June | Belgium vs Egypt | 9:00 p.m. |
| Tue 16 June | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 12:00 a.m. |
| Tue 16 June | Iran vs New Zealand | 3:00 a.m. |
| Tue 16 June | France vs Senegal | 9:00 p.m. |
| Wed 17 June | Iraq vs Norway | 12:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 June | Argentina vs Algeria | 3:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 June | Austria vs Jordan | 6:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 June | Portugal vs DR Congo | 7:00 p.m. |
| Wed 17 June | England vs Croatia | 10:00 p.m. |
| Thu 18 June | Ghana vs Panama | 1:00 a.m. |
| Thu 18 June | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 4:00 a.m. |
| Thu 18 June | Czechia vs South Africa | 6:00 p.m. |
| Thu 18 June | Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | 9:00 p.m. |
| Fri 19 June | Canada vs Qatar | 12:00 a.m. |
| Fri 19 June | Mexico vs South Korea | 3:00 a.m. |
| Fri 19 June | USA vs Australia | 9:00 p.m. |
| Sat 20 June | Scotland vs Morocco | 12:00 a.m. |
| Sat 20 June | Brazil vs Haiti | 2:30 a.m. |
| Sat 20 June | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 6:00 a.m. |
| Sat 20 June | Netherlands vs Sweden | 7:00 p.m. |
| Sat 20 June | Germany vs Ivory Coast | 10:00 p.m. |
| Sun 21 June | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 2:00 a.m. |
| Sun 21 June | Tunisia vs Japan | 6:00 a.m. |
| Sun 21 June | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sun 21 June | Belgium vs Iran | 9:00 p.m. |
| Mon 22 June | Uruguay vs Cape Verde | 12:00 a.m. |
| Mon 22 June | New Zealand vs Egypt | 3:00 a.m. |
| Mon 22 June | Argentina vs Austria | 7:00 p.m. |
| Mon 22 June | France vs Iraq | 11:00 p.m. |
| Tue 23 June | Norway vs Senegal | 2:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 June | Jordan vs Algeria | 5:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 June | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 7:00 p.m. |
| Tue 23 June | England vs Ghana | 10:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 June | Panama vs Croatia | 1:00 a.m. |
| Wed 24 June | Colombia vs DR Congo | 4:00 a.m. |
| Wed 24 June | Switzerland vs Canada | 9:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 June | Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar | 9:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 June | Scotland vs Brazil | 12:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 June | Morocco vs Haiti | 12:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 June | Czechia vs Mexico | 3:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 June | South Africa vs South Korea | 3:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 June | Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | 10:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 June | Ecuador vs Germany | 10:00 p.m. |
| Fri 26 June | Japan vs Sweden | 1:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 June | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 1:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 June | Türkiye vs USA | 4:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 June | Paraguay vs Australia | 4:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 June | Norway vs France | 9:00 p.m. |
| Fri 26 June | Senegal vs Iraq | 9:00 p.m. |
| Sat 27 June | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 2:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 June | Uruguay vs Spain | 2:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 June | Egypt vs Iran | 5:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 June | New Zealand vs Belgium | 5:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 June | Panama vs England | 11:00 p.m. |
| Sat 27 June | Croatia vs Ghana | 11:00 p.m. |
| Sun 28 June | Colombia vs Portugal | 1:30 a.m. |
| Sun 28 June | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | 1:30 a.m. |
| Sun 28 June | Algeria vs Austria | 4:00 a.m. |
| Sun 28 June | Jordan vs Argentina | 4:00 a.m. |
Knockout Rounds and Final
The matchups are confirmed once the group stage ends, but the dates and the headline kick-offs are already fixed. All times are German local (CEST).
| Stage | Dates (local) | Kick-Off (local) |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 28 June – 4 July | Evening / overnight |
| Round of 16 | 4 – 8 July | Evening / overnight |
| Quarter-finals | 9 – 12 July | Evening / overnight |
| Semi-finals | 14 & 15 July | 9:00 p.m. |
| Third-place play-off | 18 July | 11:00 p.m. |
| Final | 19 July | 9:00 p.m. |
The final kicks off at 9 p.m. on Sunday 19 July in Germany — ideal prime time. Exact per-match kick-offs in the earlier rounds are confirmed when the bracket is set; see the full World Cup 2026 schedule for updates.
Watching From Germany
Prime-Time Games
Germany’s evening slots are kind. The 7 p.m. and 9–11 p.m. kick-offs are easy after-work or weekend viewing — including all three Die Mannschaft games and the final.
Overnight Games
Games starting midnight to 6 a.m. need planning — nap first, set an alarm. West Coast US fixtures (Los Angeles, Seattle) run latest. Travelling fans can base near stadiums via Houston, Toronto or New York hotels.
Sources
Disclaimer: Kick-off times and dates are accurate at the time of writing and converted to German local time (CEST). Schedules and knockout matchups may change once the group stage concludes; always confirm with official FIFA sources before making travel or viewing plans.
