Here are the FIFA World Cup 2026 kick-off times in Philippine time (PHT) — every match, the key dates, and the final.
The Philippines is 12 hours ahead of the US East Coast, so most matches fall in the early morning here.
Full Group-Stage Schedule in Philippine Time
All 72 group-stage matches, in Philippine time (PHT). The full FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule runs 11 June – 27 June for the group stage.
Many US kick-offs roll past midnight here, so the dates below are the local Philippine date — not the US match day.
| Date (PHT) | Match | Kick-Off (PHT) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 12 Jun | Mexico vs South Africa | 3:00 a.m. |
| Fri 12 Jun | South Korea vs Czechia | 10:00 a.m. |
| Sat 13 Jun | Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3:00 a.m. |
| Sat 13 Jun | USA vs Paraguay | 9:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Qatar vs Switzerland | 3:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Brazil vs Morocco | 6:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Haiti vs Scotland | 9:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Australia vs Türkiye | 12:00 p.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Germany vs Curaçao | 1:00 a.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Netherlands vs Japan | 4:00 a.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | 7:00 a.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Sweden vs Tunisia | 10:00 a.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | Spain vs Cape Verde | 12:00 a.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | Belgium vs Egypt | 3:00 a.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 6:00 a.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | Iran vs New Zealand | 9:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | France vs Senegal | 3:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Iraq vs Norway | 6:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Argentina vs Algeria | 9:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Austria vs Jordan | 12:00 p.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Portugal vs DR Congo | 1:00 a.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | England vs Croatia | 4:00 a.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Ghana vs Panama | 7:00 a.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 10:00 a.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | Czechia vs South Africa | 12:00 a.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3:00 a.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | Canada vs Qatar | 6:00 a.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | Mexico vs South Korea | 9:00 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | USA vs Australia | 3:00 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Scotland vs Morocco | 6:00 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Brazil vs Haiti | 8:30 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 12:00 p.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Netherlands vs Sweden | 1:00 a.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Germany vs Ivory Coast | 4:00 a.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 8:00 a.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Tunisia vs Japan | 12:00 p.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 12:00 a.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | Belgium vs Iran | 3:00 a.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | Uruguay vs Cape Verde | 6:00 a.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | New Zealand vs Egypt | 9:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Argentina vs Austria | 1:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | France vs Iraq | 5:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Norway vs Senegal | 8:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Jordan vs Algeria | 11:00 a.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 1:00 a.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | England vs Ghana | 4:00 a.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Panama vs Croatia | 7:00 a.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Colombia vs DR Congo | 10:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Switzerland vs Canada | 3:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Scotland vs Brazil | 6:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Morocco vs Haiti | 6:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Czechia vs Mexico | 9:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | South Africa vs South Korea | 9:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | 4:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Ecuador vs Germany | 4:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Japan vs Sweden | 7:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Türkiye vs USA | 10:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Paraguay vs Australia | 10:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Norway vs France | 3:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Senegal vs Iraq | 3:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Uruguay vs Spain | 8:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Egypt vs Iran | 11:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | New Zealand vs Belgium | 11:00 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Panama vs England | 5:00 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Croatia vs Ghana | 5:00 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Algeria vs Austria | 10:00 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Jordan vs Argentina | 10:00 a.m. |
The tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa — for fans in the Philippines, that is a 3:00 a.m. kick-off on Friday 12 June.
Knockout Rounds and Final
The matchups are set once the group stage ends, but the dates and headline kick-off times are fixed. All times below are Philippine time.
| Stage | Dates (PHT) | Kick-Off (PHT) |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 29 Jun – 4 Jul | Confirmed after group stage |
| Round of 16 | 5 – 8 Jul | Confirmed after group stage |
| Quarter-finals | 10 – 12 Jul | Confirmed after group stage |
| Semi-finals | 15 & 16 Jul | 3:00 a.m. |
| Third-Place Play-Off | 19 Jul | 5:00 a.m. |
| Final | 20 Jul | 3:00 a.m. |
The final kicks off at 3:00 a.m. on Monday 20 July in the Philippines, live from New York/New Jersey. Per-match knockout times are confirmed once the group stage finishes.
Watching From the Philippines
Easy Morning Slots
Most matches kick off between 3:00 a.m. and noon PHT — many work well over breakfast or before the day starts.
- Late US night games (Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver) land around 10:00 a.m.–noon — the most watchable slots.
- Mid-evening US kick-offs fall around 6:00–9:00 a.m.
Small-Hours Games
Early-afternoon US kick-offs fall between midnight and 5:00 a.m. PHT — set an alarm and plan a nap. Travelling to the tournament? Compare flights to Los Angeles and hotels in New York, often via Philippine Airlines from Manila.
Sources
- FIFA — World Cup 2026 official site
- FIFA — Scores & Fixtures
- Wego — FIFA World Cup 2026 Dates & Schedule
This article is for general informational purposes only. Match dates and kick-off times are subject to change by FIFA; always confirm against the official FIFA fixtures page before making plans.
