Here are the FIFA World Cup 2026 kick-off times in South Korea (KST) — the Taegeuk Warriors’ fixtures, the key dates, and the final.
South Korea is 13 hours ahead of the host cities, so matches land between the early morning and early afternoon.
South Korea’s Group A Matches
South Korea share Group A with hosts Mexico, plus South Africa and Czechia. All three group games kick off mid-morning in Korea — easy daytime viewing.
| Match | Date (KST) | Kick-Off (KST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea vs Czechia | Fri 12 Jun | 11:00 a.m. | Guadalajara |
| Mexico vs South Korea | Fri 19 Jun | 10:00 a.m. | Guadalajara |
| South Africa vs South Korea | Thu 25 Jun | 10:00 a.m. | Monterrey |
Every Korea game falls in the late-morning slot — no late nights for these three. Fans travelling out can fly Korean Air from Seoul or Busan to Mexico.
Full Group-Stage Schedule
All 72 group-stage matches in Korean time. Late US kick-offs roll past midnight, so many appear on the next Korean day — the dates below are already local. Korea’s games are in bold. See the full World Cup 2026 schedule for the broader picture.
| Date (KST) | Match | Kick-Off (KST) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 12 Jun | Mexico vs South Africa | 4:00 a.m. |
| Fri 12 Jun | South Korea vs Czechia | 11:00 a.m. |
| Sat 13 Jun | Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4:00 a.m. |
| Sat 13 Jun | USA vs Paraguay | 10:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Qatar vs Switzerland | 4:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Brazil vs Morocco | 7:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Haiti vs Scotland | 10:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Australia vs Türkiye | 1:00 p.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Germany vs Curaçao | 2:00 a.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Netherlands vs Japan | 5:00 a.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | 8:00 a.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Sweden vs Tunisia | 11:00 a.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | Spain vs Cape Verde | 1:00 a.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | Belgium vs Egypt | 4:00 a.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 7:00 a.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | Iran vs New Zealand | 10:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | France vs Senegal | 4:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Iraq vs Norway | 7:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Argentina vs Algeria | 10:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Austria vs Jordan | 1:00 p.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Portugal vs DR Congo | 2:00 a.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | England vs Croatia | 5:00 a.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Ghana vs Panama | 8:00 a.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 11:00 a.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | Czechia vs South Africa | 1:00 a.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4:00 a.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | Canada vs Qatar | 7:00 a.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | Mexico vs South Korea | 10:00 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | USA vs Australia | 4:00 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Scotland vs Morocco | 7:00 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Brazil vs Haiti | 9:30 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 1:00 p.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Netherlands vs Sweden | 2:00 a.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Germany vs Ivory Coast | 5:00 a.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 9:00 a.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Tunisia vs Japan | 1:00 p.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 1:00 a.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | Belgium vs Iran | 4:00 a.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | Uruguay vs Cape Verde | 7:00 a.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | New Zealand vs Egypt | 10:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Argentina vs Austria | 2:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | France vs Iraq | 6:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Norway vs Senegal | 9:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Jordan vs Algeria | 12:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 2:00 a.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | England vs Ghana | 5:00 a.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Panama vs Croatia | 8:00 a.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Colombia vs DR Congo | 11:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Switzerland vs Canada | 4:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar | 4:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Scotland vs Brazil | 7:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Morocco vs Haiti | 7:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Czechia vs Mexico | 10:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | South Africa vs South Korea | 10:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | 5:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Ecuador vs Germany | 5:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Japan vs Sweden | 8:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 8:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Türkiye vs USA | 11:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Paraguay vs Australia | 11:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Norway vs France | 4:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Senegal vs Iraq | 4:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 9:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Uruguay vs Spain | 9:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Egypt vs Iran | 12:00 p.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | New Zealand vs Belgium | 12:00 p.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Panama vs England | 6:00 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Croatia vs Ghana | 6:00 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Colombia vs Portugal | 8:30 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | 8:30 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Algeria vs Austria | 11:00 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Jordan vs Argentina | 11:00 a.m. |
Knockout Rounds and Final
The matchups are confirmed once the group stage ends, but the dates and the headline kick-offs are fixed. All times in Korean time.
| Stage | Dates (KST) | Kick-Off (KST) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4:00 a.m. |
| Third-place play-off | 19 Jul | 6:00 a.m. |
| Final | 20 Jul | 4:00 a.m. |
The final kicks off at 4:00 a.m. on Monday 20 July in Korea — an early alarm for the last whistle of the tournament.
Watching From South Korea
Daytime Games
Korea is lucky: all three Taegeuk Warriors games kick off at 10–11 a.m., and many fixtures fall between dawn and early afternoon — comfortable weekend and morning viewing.
Early-Morning Games
US evening matches land from 1–7 a.m. KST; West Coast night games run latest. Set an alarm. Travelling to the matches? Book early near Guadalajara or Monterrey.
Sources
- FIFA — Canada, Mexico & USA 2026 fixtures
- FIFA — official World Cup 2026 hub
- Wego — FIFA World Cup 2026 Dates & Schedules
Kick-off times and fixtures are subject to change by FIFA. Always confirm against the official FIFA schedule before making travel or viewing plans. Last verified June 2026.
