FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule In India: Match Dates, Timings, Full Fixtures, Venues, And More

The FIFA World Cup 2026 began on June 12, 2026 (IST) and conclude with the final on July 20, 2026 (IST). Hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the tournament will feature 48 teams, 104 matches and a new Round of 32 stage. Indian fans can expect blockbuster clashes involving Brazil, Argentina, England, France and Spain throughout June and July. In the opening match, Nexico has beaten South Africa 2:0. Check out the complete FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule, India match timings, knockout dates and host venues. FIFA World Cup 2026 live coverage and streaming is on Zee5. It has created new channels called Unite8 Sports.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Schedule In IST

Group A

• Mexico vs South Africa — June 12, 12:30 AM IST — Mexico City

• South Korea vs Czechia — June 12, 7:30 AM IST — Zapopan

• Czechia vs South Africa — June 18, 9:30 PM IST — Atlanta

• Mexico vs South Korea — June 19, 6:30 AM IST — Zapopan

• South Africa vs South Korea — June 25, 6:30 AM IST — Guadalajara

• Czechia vs Mexico — June 25, 6:30 AM IST — Mexico City

Group B

• Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — June 13, 12:30 AM IST — Toronto

• Qatar vs Switzerland — June 14, 12:30 AM IST — Santa Clara

• Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — June 19, 12:30 AM IST — Los Angeles

• Canada vs Qatar — June 19, 3:30 AM IST — Vancouver

• Switzerland vs Canada — June 25, 12:30 AM IST — Vancouver

• Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar — June 25, 12:30 AM IST — Seattle

Group C

• Brazil vs Morocco — June 14, 3:30 AM IST — New Jersey

• Haiti vs Scotland — June 14, 6:30 AM IST — Foxborough

• Scotland vs Morocco — June 20, 3:30 AM IST — Foxborough

• Brazil vs Haiti — June 20, 6:00 AM IST — Philadelphia

• Morocco vs Haiti — June 25, 3:30 AM IST — Atlanta

• Scotland vs Brazil — June 25, 3:30 AM IST — Miami

Group D

• USA vs Paraguay — June 13, 6:30 AM IST — Los Angeles

• Australia vs Turkey — June 14, 9:30 AM IST — Vancouver

• USA vs Australia — June 20, 12:30 AM IST — Seattle

• Turkey vs Paraguay — June 20, 8:30 AM IST — Santa Clara

• Turkey vs USA — June 26, 7:30 AM IST — Los Angeles

• Paraguay vs Australia — June 26, 7:30 AM IST — Santa Clara

Group E

• Germany vs Curacao — June 14, 10:30 PM IST — Houston

• Ivory Coast vs Ecuador — June 15, 4:30 AM IST — Philadelphia

• Germany vs Ivory Coast — June 21, 1:30 AM IST — Toronto

• Ecuador vs Curacao — June 21, 5:30 AM IST — Kansas City

• Curacao vs Ivory Coast — June 26, 1:30 AM IST — Philadelphia

• Ecuador vs Germany — June 26, 1:30 AM IST — New Jersey

Group F

• Netherlands vs Japan — June 15, 1:30 AM IST — Arlington

• Sweden vs Tunisia — June 15, 7:30 AM IST — Guadalajara

• Netherlands vs Sweden — June 20, 10:30 PM IST — Houston

• Tunisia vs Japan — June 21, 9:30 AM IST — Guadalajara

• Tunisia vs Netherlands — June 26, 4:30 AM IST — Kansas City

• Japan vs Sweden — June 26, 4:30 AM IST — Arlington

Group G

• Belgium vs Egypt — June 16, 12:30 AM IST — Seattle

• Iran vs New Zealand — June 16, 6:30 AM IST — Los Angeles

• Belgium vs Iran — June 22, 12:30 AM IST — Los Angeles

• New Zealand vs Egypt — June 22, 6:30 AM IST — Vancouver

• New Zealand vs Belgium — June 27, 8:30 AM IST — Vancouver

• Egypt vs Iran — June 27, 8:30 AM IST — Seattle

Group H

• Spain vs Cape Verde — June 15, 9:30 PM IST — Atlanta

• Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay — June 16, 3:30 AM IST — Miami

• Spain vs Saudi Arabia — June 21, 9:30 PM IST — Atlanta

• Uruguay vs Cape Verde — June 22, 3:30 AM IST — Miami

• Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia — June 27, 5:30 AM IST — Houston

• Uruguay vs Spain — June 27, 5:30 AM IST — Zapopan

Group I

• France vs Senegal — June 17, 12:30 AM IST — New Jersey

• Iraq vs Norway — June 17, 3:30 AM IST — Foxborough

• France vs Iraq — June 23, 2:30 AM IST — Philadelphia

• Norway vs Senegal — June 23, 5:30 AM IST — Toronto

• Norway vs France — June 27, 12:30 AM IST — Foxborough

• Senegal vs Iraq — June 27, 12:30 AM IST — Toronto

Group J

• Argentina vs Algeria — June 17, 6:30 AM IST — Kansas City

• Austria vs Jordan — June 17, 9:30 AM IST — Santa Clara

• Argentina vs Austria — June 22, 10:30 PM IST — Arlington

• Jordan vs Algeria — June 23, 8:30 AM IST — Santa Clara

• Algeria vs Austria — June 28, 7:30 AM IST — Kansas City

• Jordan vs Argentina — June 28, 7:30 AM IST — Arlington

Group K

• Portugal vs DR Congo — June 17, 10:30 PM IST — Houston

• Uzbekistan vs Colombia — June 18, 7:30 AM IST — Mexico City

• Portugal vs Uzbekistan — June 23, 10:30 PM IST — Houston

• Colombia vs DR Congo — June 24, 7:30 AM IST — Zapopan

• Colombia vs Portugal — June 28, 5:00 AM IST — Miami

• DR Congo vs Uzbekistan — June 28, 5:00 AM IST — Atlanta

Group L

• England vs Croatia — June 18, 1:30 AM IST — Arlington

• Ghana vs Panama — June 18, 4:30 AM IST — Toronto

• England vs Ghana — June 24, 1:30 AM IST — Foxborough

• Panama vs Croatia — June 24, 4:30 AM IST — Foxborough

• Panama vs England — June 28, 2:30 AM IST — New Jersey

• Croatia vs Ghana — June 28, 2:30 AM IST — Philadelphia

The group stage runs from June 12 to June 28 (IST), with matches taking place across host cities including Mexico City, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, New York/New Jersey, Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Seattle, Houston, Kansas City and Arlington.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Dates

The expanded format introduces a Round of 32 for the first time in World Cup history.

• Round of 32: June 29 to July 4, 2026

• Round of 16: July 5 to July 8, 2026

• Quarter-finals: July 10 to July 12, 2026

• Semi-finals: July 15 and July 16, 2026

• Third-place Match: July 19, 2026

The knockout rounds are expected to feature football's biggest nations as they battle for a place in the final.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Date And India Time

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will be played on July 20, 2026, at 12:30 AM IST. The championship match will take place in New Jersey, where the world's best team will lift football's most coveted trophy.

How Many Matches Will Be Played In FIFA World Cup 2026?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest edition of the tournament ever held. Featuring an expanded format, the competition will bring together 48 teams divided into 12 groups. Over the course of 39 tournament days, fans will witness a total of 104 matches across host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, making it the largest FIFA World Cup in history.

Where To Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 In India

Football fans in India can watch FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live on Unite8 Sports, while live streaming will be available on Zee5.