World Cup 2026 kickoff times in SGT
All 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Singapore (SGT). 51 kickoffs fall in overnight hours.
SGT (UTC+8) is Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines' timezone for the tournament. The opener is Friday 12 June at 03:00 SGT; the final is Monday 20 July at 03:00 SGT. Most East-Coast US kickoffs land between 00:00 and 08:00 SGT — late-night-or-early-morning viewing depending on which half of the window the match falls in.
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 SGT?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match kicks off at Fri 12 Jun 03:00 SGT — Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
What time is the 2026 World Cup final in SGT?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final kicks off at Mon 20 Jul 03:00 SGT at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey on 2026-07-19.
How many late-night kickoffs are there in SGT?
51 of 104 matches kick off in overnight hours (before 7am or after 11pm) in Singapore (SGT).
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 Singapore (SGT) (Asia/Singapore) using IANA timezone data.