Here are the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final kick-off times in Egypt (EEST) — plus the third-place play-off, the final, and how the quarter-finals finished, all in local time.
Egypt’s run ended back in the Round of 16, but the knockout stage rolls on: the group stage, Round of 16 and quarter-finals are all done, and the last four are set — France vs Spain and England vs Argentina. Egypt is seven hours ahead of the host cities, so the semi-finals kick off late evening here. All times below are Egypt local time (EEST, UTC+3).
Today’s Matches: 15 July 2026
| Match | Kick-Off (EEST) |
|---|---|
| England vs Argentina | 10:00 p.m. |
Semi-Finals, Third-Place Play-Off and Final in Egypt Time
Both semi-finals kick off at 10:00 p.m. Egypt time (EEST): France take on Spain in Dallas on Tuesday 14 July, then England face Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday 15 July. The winners meet in the final in New York/New Jersey.
| Date (EEST) | Match | Kick-Off (EEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 14 Jul | France vs Spain | 10:00 p.m. |
| Wed 15 Jul | England vs Argentina | 10:00 p.m. |
The tournament then builds to the third-place play-off and the final in New York/New Jersey.
| Stage | Date (EEST) | Kick-Off (EEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Third-Place Play-Off | 19 Jul | 12:00 a.m. |
| Final | 19 Jul | 10:00 p.m. |
The final kicks off on Sunday 19 July, Egypt time (see the table above).
How the Quarter-Finals Finished
The four quarter-finals in Egypt time (EEST) — all now played.
| Date (EEST) | Match | Kick-Off (EEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 9 Jul | France 2-0 Morocco | 11:00 p.m. (played) |
| Fri 10 Jul | Spain 2-1 Belgium | 10:00 p.m. (played) |
| Sun 12 Jul | England 2-1 Norway | 12:00 a.m. (played) |
| Sun 12 Jul | Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (AET) | 4:00 a.m. (played) |
Watching from Egypt
Prime-Time Games
The semi-finals and the final both kick off at 10:00 p.m. Egypt time — a late-evening slot you can still catch after work.
How to Watch
The closing rounds land at night here rather than in the small hours, so no dawn alarms are needed — the third-place play-off, just after midnight, is the latest of them.
Where to stay: Heading to the tournament in person? Compare hotels in Seattle, hotels in Vancouver and hotels in New York across the host cities.
Sources
Disclaimer: Kick-off times and fixtures are subject to change by FIFA. All times are shown in Egypt local time (EEST, UTC+3). Please confirm match details with official FIFA sources before making any travel or viewing plans.
