Here are the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final kick-off times in Malaysia (MYT), covering the third-place play-off, the final, and how the quarter-finals finished.
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. Malaysia is twelve to fifteen hours ahead of the host cities, so the semi-finals fall in the small hours here. All times below are Malaysia local time (MYT, UTC+8).
Today’s Matches: 15 July 2026
| Match | Kick-Off (MYT) |
|---|---|
| France vs Spain | 3:00 a.m. |
Semi-Finals, Third-Place Play-Off and Final in Malaysia Time
Both semi-finals kick off at 3:00 a.m. Malaysia time (MYT): 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 (MYT) | Match | Kick-Off (MYT) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 15 Jul | France vs Spain | 3:00 a.m. |
| Thu 16 Jul | England vs Argentina | 3:00 a.m. |
The tournament then builds to the third-place play-off and the final in New York/New Jersey.
| Stage | Date (MYT) | Kick-Off (MYT) |
|---|---|---|
| Third-Place Play-Off | 19 Jul | 5:00 a.m. |
| Final | 20 Jul | 3:00 a.m. |
The final is played on Sunday 19 July in the host cities, which is the early hours of Monday 20 July in Malaysia (see the table above).
How the Quarter-Finals Finished
The four quarter-finals in Malaysia time (MYT) — all now played.
| Date (MYT) | Match | Kick-Off (MYT) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 Jul | France 2-0 Morocco | 4:00 a.m. (played) |
| Sat 11 Jul | Spain 2-1 Belgium | 3:00 a.m. (played) |
| Sun 12 Jul | England 2-1 Norway | 5:00 a.m. (played) |
| Sun 12 Jul | Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (AET) | 9:00 a.m. (played) |
Watching from Malaysia
Malaysia is 12 to 15 hours ahead of the North American host cities, so the remaining knockout matches fall in the pre-dawn hours here. The semi-finals kick off at 3:00 a.m. MYT, and the final also starts at 3:00 a.m. MYT on Monday 20 July.
Most Watchable Games
For Malaysia, the friendliest live windows are early-morning kick-offs. The semi-finals and the final all start at 3:00 a.m. MYT, so there are no true evening prime-time slots at this stage.
Overnight Games
The closing matches land in the small hours, so set an alarm or plan a nap. US West Coast fixtures (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver) run latest.
Where to stay: Heading to the tournament in person? Compare hotels in Mexico City, hotels in New York and hotels in Los Angeles across the host cities.
Sources
Disclaimer: Kick-off times and fixtures are subject to change by FIFA. All times are shown in Malaysia local time (MYT, UTC+8). Please confirm match details with official FIFA sources before making any travel or viewing plans.
