Question 1

When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start?

Accepted Answer

The tournament starts on 11 June 2026 with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The final is on 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Question 2

How do I see World Cup 2026 kickoff times in my timezone?

Accepted Answer

Pick your team on the homepage and every kickoff will automatically appear in your local timezone. You can change the timezone with the picker next to the match list.

Question 3

How many matches are there at the 2026 World Cup?

Accepted Answer

104 matches in total: 72 group stage matches across 12 groups, then 16 Round of 32, 8 Round of 16, 4 quarter-finals, 2 semi-finals, a third-place play-off, and the final.

Question 4

Why are kickoffs so late in Europe?

Accepted Answer

The tournament is hosted in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Local afternoon kickoffs there fall in European evenings and overnight hours, so many matches are from around 8pm through 4am across UK/CET.

World Cup 2026 kickoff times

England · Group L

If England progresses