Here are the FIFA World Cup 2026 kick-off times in Senegal — every Senegal fixture, the key dates, and the final.
On GMT, Senegal is 4 hours ahead of the host cities, so most games fall in the evening or late at night.
Senegal’s Group Matches
Senegal share their group with France, Norway and Iraq. All three group games, in Senegal local time:
| Match | Date (local) | Kick-Off (local) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| France vs Senegal | Tue 16 Jun | 7:00 p.m. | New York/New Jersey |
| Norway vs Senegal | Tue 23 Jun | 12:00 a.m. | New York/New Jersey |
| Senegal vs Iraq | Fri 26 Jun | 7:00 p.m. | Toronto |
Two of the three kick off at a sociable 7 p.m.; only the Norway game starts at midnight. Fans flying out to back the Lions of Teranga can check Air Senegal routes from Dakar and book a base near the grounds — hotels in New York/New Jersey and Toronto.
Full Group-Stage Schedule
Every group-stage match in Senegal local time, in order. Late North American kick-offs roll into the early hours of the next day — the local date shown is the real Senegal date. Senegal’s matches are in bold.
| Date (local) | Match | Kick-Off (local) |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 11 Jun | Mexico vs South Africa | 7:00 p.m. |
| Fri 12 Jun | South Korea vs Czechia | 2:00 a.m. |
| Fri 12 Jun | Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | 7:00 p.m. |
| Sat 13 Jun | USA vs Paraguay | 1:00 a.m. |
| Sat 13 Jun | Qatar vs Switzerland | 7:00 p.m. |
| Sat 13 Jun | Brazil vs Morocco | 10:00 p.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Haiti vs Scotland | 1:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Australia vs Türkiye | 4:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Germany vs Curaçao | 5:00 p.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Netherlands vs Japan | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | 11:00 p.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Sweden vs Tunisia | 2:00 a.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Spain vs Cape Verde | 4:00 p.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Belgium vs Egypt | 7:00 p.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 10:00 p.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | Iran vs New Zealand | 1:00 a.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | France vs Senegal | 7:00 p.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | Iraq vs Norway | 10:00 p.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Argentina vs Algeria | 1:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Austria vs Jordan | 4:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Portugal vs DR Congo | 5:00 p.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | England vs Croatia | 8:00 p.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Ghana vs Panama | 11:00 p.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 2:00 a.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Czechia vs South Africa | 4:00 p.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | 7:00 p.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Canada vs Qatar | 10:00 p.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | Mexico vs South Korea | 1:00 a.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | USA vs Australia | 7:00 p.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | Scotland vs Morocco | 10:00 p.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Brazil vs Haiti | 12:30 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 4:00 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Netherlands vs Sweden | 5:00 p.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Germany vs Ivory Coast | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 12:00 a.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Tunisia vs Japan | 4:00 a.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 4:00 p.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Belgium vs Iran | 7:00 p.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Uruguay vs Cape Verde | 10:00 p.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | New Zealand vs Egypt | 1:00 a.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | Argentina vs Austria | 5:00 p.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | France vs Iraq | 9:00 p.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Norway vs Senegal | 12:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Jordan vs Algeria | 3:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 5:00 p.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | England vs Ghana | 8:00 p.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Panama vs Croatia | 11:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Colombia vs DR Congo | 2:00 a.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Switzerland vs Canada | 7:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar | 7:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Scotland vs Brazil | 10:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Morocco vs Haiti | 10:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Czechia vs Mexico | 1:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | South Africa vs South Korea | 1:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | 8:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Ecuador vs Germany | 8:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Japan vs Sweden | 11:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 11:00 p.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Türkiye vs USA | 2:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Paraguay vs Australia | 2:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Norway vs France | 7:00 p.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Senegal vs Iraq | 7:00 p.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 12:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Uruguay vs Spain | 12:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Egypt vs Iran | 3:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | New Zealand vs Belgium | 3:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Panama vs England | 9:00 p.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Croatia vs Ghana | 9:00 p.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Colombia vs Portugal | 11:30 p.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | 11:30 p.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Algeria vs Austria | 2:00 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Jordan vs Argentina | 2:00 a.m. |
For the wider picture, see Wego’s full FIFA World Cup 2026 dates and schedule and the round-up of every African nation at the World Cup.
Knockout Rounds and Final
Matchups are confirmed once the group stage ends, but the dates and headline kick-offs are fixed. Times below are Senegal local; evening kick-offs land late at night.
| Stage | Dates (local) | Kick-Off (local) |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 28 Jun – 3 Jul | Varies; late games run past midnight |
| Round of 16 | 4 – 7 Jul | Varies |
| Quarter-finals | 9 – 11 Jul | Varies |
| Semi-finals | 14 & 15 Jul | 7:00 p.m. |
| Third-place play-off | 18 Jul | 9:00 p.m. |
| Final | 19 Jul | 7:00 p.m. |
The final kicks off at 7:00 p.m. in Senegal on Sunday 19 July — a prime evening slot at the MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey.
Watching from Senegal
Prime-Time Games
Afternoon US kick-offs (3 p.m. ET) land at 7 p.m. in Senegal — easy after-work viewing. Both Senegal day games, the semi-finals and the final all fall in this slot. Earlier-evening US games run to 10–11 p.m.
Overnight Games
Late US kick-offs roll into the small hours, 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. the next day. The Norway game (midnight) and West Coast fixtures run latest, so set an alarm or plan a nap. Iraq fans can also check the Iraq kick-off times.
Sources
- FIFA — World Cup 2026 fixtures
- FIFA — World Cup 2026 official page
- FOX Sports — FIFA World Cup schedule
Kick-off times and dates are subject to change by FIFA. Always confirm fixtures and times against official sources before making travel or viewing plans.
