Here are the FIFA World Cup 2026 kick-off times in US time — the USMNT’s remaining game, the matches still to come, and the final.
We list every kick-off in Eastern (ET) and Pacific (PT) — the East and West coast clocks. Central Time is one hour behind Eastern; Mountain Time, two.
USMNT’s Final Group Match
The hosts have already topped Group D, beating Paraguay and Australia to clinch their place in the Round of 32. Their final group game against Türkiye — who have been eliminated — will not change their first-place finish. Kick-off in Eastern and Pacific time:
| Match | Date | Kick-Off (ET) | Kick-Off (PT) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Türkiye vs USA | Thu 25 Jun | 10:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
It’s a late night out East and a prime-time evening on the West Coast. Heading to the game? Check our US transport guide and where each match is played in the host-city guide.
Remaining Group-Stage Schedule
Every group game still to come (23–27 June), in ET and PT, USA match in bold. Central is one hour behind ET, Mountain two.
| Date | Match | Kick-Off (ET) | Kick-Off (PT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 23 Jun | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 1:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | England vs Ghana | 4:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Panama vs Croatia | 7:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| Tue 23 Jun | Colombia vs DR Congo | 10:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Switzerland vs Canada | 3:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Scotland vs Brazil | 6:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Morocco vs Haiti | 6:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | Czechia vs Mexico | 9:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Wed 24 Jun | South Africa vs South Korea | 9:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | 4:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Ecuador vs Germany | 4:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Japan vs Sweden | 7:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Türkiye vs USA | 10:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
| Thu 25 Jun | Paraguay vs Australia | 10:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Norway vs France | 3:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Senegal vs Iraq | 3:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Uruguay vs Spain | 8:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | Egypt vs Iran | 11:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| Fri 26 Jun | New Zealand vs Belgium | 11:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Panama vs England | 5:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Croatia vs Ghana | 5:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Algeria vs Austria | 10:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
| Sat 27 Jun | Jordan vs Argentina | 10:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
Knockout Rounds and Final
Matchups are set once the group stage ends, but the dates and headline kick-offs are fixed. Both semi-finals and the final kick off at 3:00 p.m. ET; the third-place play-off at 5:00 p.m. ET.
| Stage | Dates | Kick-Off (ET) | Kick-Off (PT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 28 Jun – 3 Jul | Various | Various |
| Round of 16 | 4 – 7 Jul | Various | Various |
| Quarter-finals | 9 – 11 Jul | Various | Various |
| Semi-finals | 14 & 15 Jul | 3:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| Third-place play-off | 18 Jul | 5:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| Final (New York/New Jersey) | 19 Jul | 3:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
The final kicks off at 3:00 p.m. ET — noon PT — on 19 July at MetLife Stadium.
Watching the World Cup in the USA
Prime-Time Games
Most afternoon and early-evening ET kick-offs are easy after-work viewing. Out West they start three hours earlier, so a 6:00 p.m. ET match is a sociable 3:00 p.m. PT.
Late Games
The 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. ET kick-offs run late on the East Coast but land in prime time at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. PT. For every free, streaming and TV option, see our where to watch in the USA guide. Planning a trip? Book early near Los Angeles or New York venues, and brush up on USA’s World Cup history.
Sources
- FIFA — World Cup 2026 Scores & Fixtures
- FIFA — World Cup 2026 Official Page
- FOX Sports — FIFA World Cup Schedule
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