World Cup 2026 kickoff times in BRT
All 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Brazil (BRT). 30 kickoffs fall in overnight hours.
BRT (UTC-3) is Brazilian standard time. Brazil are drawn in Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland — all evening or night kickoffs in BRT. The final is Sunday 19 July at 16:00 BRT.
Group stage
Round of 32
Round of 16
Third-place play-off
Final
Frequently asked questions
What time does the 2026 World Cup start in BRT?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match kicks off at Thu 11 Jun 16:00 BRT — Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
What time is the 2026 World Cup final in BRT?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final kicks off at Sun 19 Jul 16:00 BRT at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey on 2026-07-19.
How many late-night kickoffs are there in BRT?
30 of 104 matches kick off in overnight hours (before 7am or after 11pm) in Brazil (BRT).
Is this schedule official?
All times are converted from FIFA's official 2026 World Cup schedule and verified manually. Kickoffs are stored in UTC and converted to Brazil (BRT) (America/Sao_Paulo) using IANA timezone data.