Here are the FIFA World Cup 2026 kick-off times in Portugal (WEST) — Portugal’s fixtures, the key dates, and the final.
Portugal is 5 hours ahead of the US host cities, so most matches land in the evening or the early hours.
Portugal’s Group K Matches
Portugal share Group K with DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia. All three kick-offs, in Portugal local time:
| Match | Date (Local) | Kick-Off (Local) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal vs DR Congo | Wed 17 Jun | 6:00 p.m. | Houston |
| Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Tue 23 Jun | 6:00 p.m. | Houston |
| Colombia vs Portugal | Sun 28 Jun | 12:30 a.m. | Miami |
Both Houston games are sociable evening viewing; the Colombia decider falls just after midnight. Fans heading over can fly TAP Air Portugal from Lisbon or Porto. For the bigger picture, see our Portugal at the World Cup guide.
Full Group-Stage Schedule
Every group-stage match in Portugal mainland time (WEST), in order. Late US kick-offs roll into the early hours of the next day here, so some dates jump forward. Portugal’s games are in bold. The Azores are one hour behind mainland time.
| Date (Local) | Match | Kick-Off (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 11 Jun | Mexico vs South Africa | 8:00 p.m. |
| Fri 12 Jun | South Korea vs Czechia | 3:00 a.m. |
| Fri 12 Jun | Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sat 13 Jun | USA vs Paraguay | 2:00 a.m. |
| Sat 13 Jun | Qatar vs Switzerland | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sat 13 Jun | Brazil vs Morocco | 11:00 p.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Haiti vs Scotland | 2:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Australia vs Türkiye | 5:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Germany vs Curaçao | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Netherlands vs Japan | 9:00 p.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | 12:00 a.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Sweden vs Tunisia | 3:00 a.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Spain vs Cape Verde | 5:00 p.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Belgium vs Egypt | 8:00 p.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 11:00 p.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | Iran vs New Zealand | 2:00 a.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | France vs Senegal | 8:00 p.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | Iraq vs Norway | 11:00 p.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Argentina vs Algeria | 2:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Austria vs Jordan | 5:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Portugal vs DR Congo | 6:00 p.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | England vs Croatia | 9:00 p.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Ghana vs Panama | 12:00 a.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 3:00 a.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Czechia vs South Africa | 5:00 p.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | 8:00 p.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Canada vs Qatar | 11:00 p.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | Mexico vs South Korea | 2:00 a.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | USA vs Australia | 8:00 p.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | Scotland vs Morocco | 11:00 p.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Brazil vs Haiti | 1:30 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 5:00 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Netherlands vs Sweden | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Germany vs Ivory Coast | 9:00 p.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 1:00 a.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Tunisia vs Japan | 5:00 a.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 5:00 p.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Belgium vs Iran | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Uruguay vs Cape Verde | 11:00 p.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | New Zealand vs Egypt | 2:00 a.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | Argentina vs Austria | 6:00 p.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | France vs Iraq | 10:00 p.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Norway vs Senegal | 1:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Jordan vs Algeria | 4:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 6:00 p.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | England vs Ghana | 9:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Panama vs Croatia | 12:00 a.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Colombia vs DR Congo | 3:00 a.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Switzerland vs Canada | 8:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar | 8:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Scotland vs Brazil | 11:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Morocco vs Haiti | 11:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Czechia vs Mexico | 2:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | South Africa vs South Korea | 2:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | 9:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Ecuador vs Germany | 9:00 p.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Japan vs Sweden | 12:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 12:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Türkiye vs USA | 3:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Paraguay vs Australia | 3:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Norway vs France | 8:00 p.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Senegal vs Iraq | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 1:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Uruguay vs Spain | 1:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Egypt vs Iran | 4:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | New Zealand vs Belgium | 4:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Panama vs England | 10:00 p.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Croatia vs Ghana | 10:00 p.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Colombia vs Portugal | 12:30 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | 12:30 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Algeria vs Austria | 3:00 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Jordan vs Argentina | 3:00 a.m. |
Knockout Rounds and Final
The matchups are confirmed once the group stage ends, but the dates and headline kick-offs are fixed. In Portugal local time:
| Stage | Dates (Local) | Kick-Off (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 28 Jun – 4 Jul | Evening to early hours |
| Round of 16 | 4 – 8 Jul | Evening to early hours |
| Quarter-Finals | 9 – 12 Jul | Evening to early hours |
| Semi-Finals | 14 & 15 Jul | 8:00 p.m. |
| Third-Place Play-Off | 18 Jul | 10:00 p.m. |
| Final | 19 Jul | 8:00 p.m. |
The final kicks off in New York/New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday 19 July, Portugal time — ideal prime-time viewing. For more, see our World Cup 2026 final guide, the opening match details, and the full tournament schedule.
Watching from Portugal
Prime-Time Games
Kick-offs from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. are the easy ones — after-work and family viewing. Both Houston games sit here, at 6:00 p.m. Booking a trip? Compare Houston hotels and Miami hotels early.
Overnight Games
Matches after midnight, like the Colombia decider at 12:30 a.m., need a plan — nap first or set an alarm. West Coast fixtures run latest, into the small hours.
Sources
- FIFA — World Cup 2026 fixtures
- FIFA — Portugal team fixtures
- FOX Sports — Portugal World Cup 2026 schedule
Disclaimer: Kick-off times and dates are subject to change by FIFA. Please verify match details and timings against official FIFA sources before making travel or viewing plans.
