Here are the FIFA World Cup 2026 kick-off times in Spain (CEST) — Spain’s fixtures, the key dates, and the final.
Spain is six hours ahead of the host cities, so late US kick-offs fall overnight.
Spain’s Group Matches
Spain share their group with Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. All three Spain kick-offs, in local time:
| Match | Date (local) | Kick-Off (local) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain vs Cape Verde | Mon 15 Jun | 6:00 p.m. | Atlanta |
| Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Sun 21 Jun | 6:00 p.m. | Atlanta |
| Uruguay vs Spain | Sat 27 Jun | 2:00 a.m. | Guadalajara |
The two Atlanta openers fall in friendly prime time; the Uruguay decider kicks off at 2:00 a.m. on the Saturday. Travelling out? Compare Iberia routes from Madrid and Barcelona.
Full Group-Stage Schedule
Every group-stage match in Spain local time, in order. Late US kick-offs roll past midnight here, so some dates fall the morning after the US match day — the date shown is the real local date. Spain’s matches are in bold.
| Date (local) | Match | Kick-Off (local) |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 11 Jun | Mexico vs South Africa | 9:00 p.m. |
| Fri 12 Jun | South Korea vs Czechia | 4:00 a.m. |
| Fri 12 Jun | Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | 9:00 p.m. |
| Sat 13 Jun | USA vs Paraguay | 3:00 a.m. |
| Sat 13 Jun | Qatar vs Switzerland | 9:00 p.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Brazil vs Morocco | 12:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Haiti vs Scotland | 3:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Australia vs Türkiye | 6:00 a.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Germany vs Curaçao | 7:00 p.m. |
| Sun 14 Jun | Netherlands vs Japan | 10:00 p.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | 1:00 a.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Sweden vs Tunisia | 4:00 a.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Spain vs Cape Verde | 6:00 p.m. |
| Mon 15 Jun | Belgium vs Egypt | 9:00 p.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 12:00 a.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | Iran vs New Zealand | 3:00 a.m. |
| Tue 16 Jun | France vs Senegal | 9:00 p.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Iraq vs Norway | 12:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Argentina vs Algeria | 3:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Austria vs Jordan | 6:00 a.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | Portugal vs DR Congo | 7:00 p.m. |
| Wed 17 Jun | England vs Croatia | 10:00 p.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Ghana vs Panama | 1:00 a.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 4:00 a.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Czechia vs South Africa | 6:00 p.m. |
| Thu 18 Jun | Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | 9:00 p.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | Canada vs Qatar | 12:00 a.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | Mexico vs South Korea | 3:00 a.m. |
| Fri 19 Jun | USA vs Australia | 9:00 p.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Scotland vs Morocco | 12:00 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Brazil vs Haiti | 2:30 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 6:00 a.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Netherlands vs Sweden | 7:00 p.m. |
| Sat 20 Jun | Germany vs Ivory Coast | 10:00 p.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 2:00 a.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Tunisia vs Japan | 6:00 a.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sun 21 Jun | Belgium vs Iran | 9:00 p.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | Uruguay vs Cape Verde | 12:00 a.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | New Zealand vs Egypt | 3:00 a.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | Argentina vs Austria | 7:00 p.m. |
| Mon 22 Jun | France vs Iraq | 11:00 p.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Norway vs Senegal | 2:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Jordan vs Algeria | 5:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 7:00 p.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | England vs Ghana | 10:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Panama vs Croatia | 1:00 a.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Colombia vs DR Congo | 4:00 a.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Switzerland vs Canada | 9:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar | 9:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Scotland vs Brazil | 12:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Morocco vs Haiti | 12:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Czechia vs Mexico | 3:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | South Africa vs South Korea | 3:00 a.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | 10:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Ecuador vs Germany | 10:00 p.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Japan vs Sweden | 1:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 1:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Türkiye vs USA | 4:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Paraguay vs Australia | 4:00 a.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Norway vs France | 9:00 p.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Senegal vs Iraq | 9:00 p.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 2:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Uruguay vs Spain | 2:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Egypt vs Iran | 5:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | New Zealand vs Belgium | 5:00 a.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Panama vs England | 11:00 p.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Croatia vs Ghana | 11:00 p.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Colombia vs Portugal | 1:30 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | 1:30 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | Algeria vs Austria | 4:00 a.m. |
| Sun 28 Jun | 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 fixed. In Spain local time:
| Stage | Dates (local) | Kick-Off (local) |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 29 Jun – 4 Jul | Confirmed after group stage |
| Round of 16 | 5 – 8 Jul | Confirmed after Round of 32 |
| Quarter-finals | 10 – 12 Jul | Confirmed after Round of 16 |
| Semi-finals | 14 & 15 Jul | 9:00 p.m. |
| Third-place play-off | 18 Jul | 11:00 p.m. |
| Final | 19 Jul | 9:00 p.m. |
The final kicks off at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday 19 July in Spain — a comfortable evening watch. For the wider picture, see the full World Cup 2026 dates and schedule and the final date guide.
Watching From Spain
Prime-Time Games
Spain’s two Atlanta group games kick off at 6:00 p.m. — easy after-work viewing. Most afternoon ET fixtures land between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. local, ideal for the sofa.
Overnight Games
Anything from midnight on — including the Uruguay decider at 2:00 a.m. — falls in the small hours. West Coast and Mexico kick-offs run latest, to 5–6 a.m. Nap first and set an alarm.
Going in person? Compare Atlanta hotels and Guadalajara hotels near the stadiums, and check the host-city guide before you book.
Sources
- FIFA — World Cup 2026 fixtures and results
- FIFA — World Cup 2026 tournament hub
- FOX Sports — World Cup schedule
Kick-off times are converted to Spain local time (CEST, UTC+2) and may change; always confirm against the official FIFA fixtures before match day. Knockout matchups and exact times are set once the group stage ends.
