Here are the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final kick-off times in Indonesia (WIB) — plus the third-place play-off, the final, and how the quarter-finals finished, all in local time.
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. Indonesia is eleven to fourteen hours ahead of the host cities, so the semi-finals fall in the small hours here. All times below are Indonesia local time (WIB, UTC+7).
Today’s Matches: 15 July 2026
| Match | Kick-Off (WIB) |
|---|---|
| France vs Spain | 2:00 a.m. |
Semi-Finals, Third-Place Play-Off and Final in Indonesia Time
Both semi-finals kick off at 2:00 a.m. Indonesia time (WIB): France vs Spain in the early hours of Wednesday 15 July, then England vs Argentina in the early hours of Thursday 16 July. The winners meet in the final in New York/New Jersey.
| Date (WIB) | Match | Kick-Off (WIB) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 15 Jul | France vs Spain | 2:00 a.m. |
| Thu 16 Jul | England vs Argentina | 2:00 a.m. |
The tournament then builds to the third-place play-off and the final in New York/New Jersey.
| Stage | Date (WIB) | Kick-Off (WIB) |
|---|---|---|
| Third-Place Play-Off | 19 Jul | 4:00 a.m. |
| Final | 20 Jul | 2:00 a.m. |
The final kicks off on Monday 20 July, Indonesia time (see the table above).
How the Quarter-Finals Finished
The four quarter-finals in Indonesia time (WIB) — all now played.
| Date (WIB) | Match | Kick-Off (WIB) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 Jul | France 2-0 Morocco | 3:00 a.m. (played) |
| Sat 11 Jul | Spain 2-1 Belgium | 2:00 a.m. (played) |
| Sun 12 Jul | England 2-1 Norway | 4:00 a.m. (played) |
| Sun 12 Jul | Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (AET) | 8:00 a.m. (played) |
Watching from Indonesia
Prime-Time Games
Indonesia is 11 to 14 hours ahead of the host cities, so the semi-finals and final land in the small hours here — both semi-finals kick off at 2:00 a.m. WIB.
Overnight Games
The closing rounds fall overnight, so set an alarm or plan a nap; the third-place play-off is the latest, at 4:00 a.m. WIB.
Where to stay: Heading to the tournament in person? Compare hotels in New York, hotels in Los Angeles and hotels in Mexico City across the host cities.
Sources
Disclaimer: Kick-off times and fixtures are subject to change by FIFA. All times are shown in Indonesia local time (WIB, UTC+7). Please confirm match details with official FIFA sources before making any travel or viewing plans.
