Romania FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule
Romania viewers can track every World Cup kickoff in EEST with Antena TV Group listings and official digital access.
Antena TV Group is the named FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast route for Romania. Romania viewers can use the Romania FIFA World Cup 2026 TV schedule to follow every kickoff in Eastern European Summer Time. FIFA's current media-rights list names Antena TV Group for Romania. The full tournament has 104 matches, so daily Antena listings still matter before kickoff.
Mexico vs South Africa starts at 10:00 p.m. EEST on Thursday, June 11 in Mexico City. Romania did not qualify for the finals, yet local interest should stay strong through European teams, knockout nights, and the final. Those dates are easier to track with the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule. The local clock helps Romanian viewers separate prime-time matches from late overnight windows.
Romania FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule — Quick Facts
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official broadcaster | Antena TV Group |
| TV channel | Antena TV Group listings (Antena TV Group television coverage and official digital access) |
| Streaming platform | Antena digital access |
| Free or paid | Expected free-to-air access through Antena TV Group, with final fixture placement to confirm in daily listings |
| Matches covered | All 104 matches |
| Commentary language | Romanian |
| Opening match kickoff | June 11, 2026 — Mexico vs South Africa — 10:00 p.m. EEST — Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City |
| World Cup Final | July 19, 2026 — 10:00 p.m. EEST — New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Romania team qualified | No |
| Romania team group | N/A |
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Romania — TV and Online
On TV — Antena TV Group listings
Antena TV Group is the television route Romania viewers should track for World Cup 2026. Antena listings will decide each fixture's exact channel placement once the daily schedule is published. Check the opening match, semi-finals, and final first because those fixtures draw the widest audience. Use the wider FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasting coverage if you compare Romania with other countries.
Online and Mobile — Antena digital access
Antena digital access is the official online route Romania viewers should prepare before kickoff. Use AntenaPLAY on supported devices, then check the daily listing for final match placement. Streaming access can depend on device, account, and territory rules. Test playback before June 11 because the opening match starts at 10:00 p.m. in Romania.
Romania FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Match Schedule
All times use Eastern European Summer Time (EEST). Matches run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
| Date | Kickoff (EEST) | Match | Venue | Group / Stage | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — GROUP STAGE (June 11 – June 27, 2026) — | |||||
| Thursday, June 11 | 10:00 PM EEST | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Friday, June 12 | 5:00 AM EEST | Korea Republic vs Czechia | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Friday, June 12 | 10:00 PM EEST | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group B | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Saturday, June 13 | 4:00 AM EEST | USA vs Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Saturday, June 13 | 10:00 PM EEST | Qatar vs Switzerland | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group B | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, June 14 | 1:00 AM EEST | Brazil vs Morocco | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group C | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, June 14 | 4:00 AM EEST | Haiti vs Scotland | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, June 14 | 7:00 AM EEST | Australia vs Türkiye | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group D | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, June 14 | 8:00 PM EEST | Germany vs Curaçao | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group E | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, June 14 | 11:00 PM EEST | Netherlands vs Japan | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Monday, June 15 | 2:00 AM EEST | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Monday, June 15 | 5:00 AM EEST | Sweden vs Tunisia | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Monday, June 15 | 7:00 PM EEST | Spain vs Cabo Verde | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Monday, June 15 | 10:00 PM EEST | Belgium vs Egypt | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 1:00 AM EEST | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 4:00 AM EEST | IR Iran vs New Zealand | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 10:00 PM EEST | France vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 1:00 AM EEST | Iraq vs Norway | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 4:00 AM EEST | Argentina vs Algeria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 7:00 AM EEST | Austria vs Jordan | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 8:00 PM EEST | Portugal vs Congo DR | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 11:00 PM EEST | England vs Croatia | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group L | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Thursday, June 18 | 2:00 AM EEST | Ghana vs Panama | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Thursday, June 18 | 5:00 AM EEST | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group K | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Thursday, June 18 | 7:00 PM EEST | Czechia vs South Africa | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group A | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Thursday, June 18 | 10:00 PM EEST | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group B | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Friday, June 19 | 1:00 AM EEST | Canada vs Qatar | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Friday, June 19 | 4:00 AM EEST | Mexico vs Korea Republic | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Friday, June 19 | 10:00 PM EEST | USA vs Australia | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group D | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Saturday, June 20 | 1:00 AM EEST | Scotland vs Morocco | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Saturday, June 20 | 3:30 AM EEST | Brazil vs Haiti | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group C | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Saturday, June 20 | 6:00 AM EEST | Türkiye vs Paraguay | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Saturday, June 20 | 8:00 PM EEST | Netherlands vs Sweden | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group F | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Saturday, June 20 | 11:00 PM EEST | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group E | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, June 21 | 3:00 AM EEST | Ecuador vs Curaçao | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group E | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, June 21 | 7:00 AM EEST | Tunisia vs Japan | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, June 21 | 7:00 PM EEST | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, June 21 | 10:00 PM EEST | Belgium vs IR Iran | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Monday, June 22 | 1:00 AM EEST | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Monday, June 22 | 4:00 AM EEST | New Zealand vs Egypt | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Monday, June 22 | 8:00 PM EEST | Argentina vs Austria | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 12:00 AM EEST | France vs Iraq | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group I | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 3:00 AM EEST | Norway vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 6:00 AM EEST | Jordan vs Algeria | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 8:00 PM EEST | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 11:00 PM EEST | England vs Ghana | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group L | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 2:00 AM EEST | Panama vs Croatia | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 5:00 AM EEST | Colombia vs Congo DR | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group K | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 10:00 PM EEST | Switzerland vs Canada | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 10:00 PM EEST | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group B | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Thursday, June 25 | 1:00 AM EEST | Scotland vs Brazil | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group C | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Thursday, June 25 | 1:00 AM EEST | Morocco vs Haiti | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group C | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Thursday, June 25 | 4:00 AM EEST | Czechia vs Mexico | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Thursday, June 25 | 4:00 AM EEST | South Africa vs Korea Republic | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group A | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Thursday, June 25 | 11:00 PM EEST | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Thursday, June 25 | 11:00 PM EEST | Ecuador vs Germany | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group E | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Friday, June 26 | 2:00 AM EEST | Japan vs Sweden | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Friday, June 26 | 2:00 AM EEST | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group F | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Friday, June 26 | 5:00 AM EEST | Türkiye vs USA | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Friday, June 26 | 5:00 AM EEST | Paraguay vs Australia | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Friday, June 26 | 10:00 PM EEST | Norway vs France | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Friday, June 26 | 10:00 PM EEST | Senegal vs Iraq | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group I | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Saturday, June 27 | 3:00 AM EEST | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group H | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Saturday, June 27 | 3:00 AM EEST | Uruguay vs Spain | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group H | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Saturday, June 27 | 6:00 AM EEST | Egypt vs IR Iran | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Saturday, June 27 | 6:00 AM EEST | New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, June 28 | 12:00 AM EEST | Panama vs England | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group L | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, June 28 | 12:00 AM EEST | Croatia vs Ghana | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group L | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, June 28 | 2:30 AM EEST | Colombia vs Portugal | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group K | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, June 28 | 2:30 AM EEST | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group K | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, June 28 | 5:00 AM EEST | Algeria vs Austria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, June 28 | 5:00 AM EEST | Jordan vs Argentina | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| — ROUND OF 32 (June 28 – July 3, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, June 28 | 10:00 PM EEST | South Africa vs Canada | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Monday, June 29 | 8:00 PM EEST | Brazil vs Japan | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 32 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Monday, June 29 | 11:30 PM EEST | Germany vs Paraguay | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Round of 32 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 4:00 AM EEST | Netherlands vs Morocco | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Round of 32 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 8:00 PM EEST | Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 12:00 AM EEST | France vs Sweden | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 32 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 4:00 AM EEST | Mexico vs Ecuador | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 32 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 7:00 PM EEST | England vs Congo DR | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 32 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 11:00 PM EEST | Belgium vs Senegal | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 32 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Thursday, July 2 | 3:00 AM EEST | USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Round of 32 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Thursday, July 2 | 10:00 PM EEST | Spain vs Austria | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Friday, July 3 | 2:00 AM EEST | Portugal vs Croatia | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Round of 32 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Friday, July 3 | 6:00 AM EEST | Switzerland vs Algeria | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 32 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Friday, July 3 | 9:00 PM EEST | Australia vs Egypt | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Saturday, July 4 | 1:00 AM EEST | Argentina vs Cabo Verde | Miami Stadium, Miami | Round of 32 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Saturday, July 4 | 4:30 AM EEST | Colombia vs Ghana | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Round of 32 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| — ROUND OF 16 (July 4 – July 7, 2026) — | |||||
| Saturday, July 4 | 8:00 PM EEST | Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 16 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, July 5 | 12:00 AM EEST | Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Round of 16 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, July 5 | 11:00 PM EEST | Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 16 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Monday, July 6 | 3:00 AM EEST | Winner match 79 vs Winner match 80 | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 16 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Monday, July 6 | 10:00 PM EEST | Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 16 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 3:00 AM EEST | Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 16 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 7:00 PM EEST | Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 16 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 11:00 PM EEST | Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 16 | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| — QUARTER-FINALS (July 9 – July 11, 2026) — | |||||
| Thursday, July 9 | 11:00 PM EEST | Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Quarter-final | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Friday, July 10 | 10:00 PM EEST | Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Quarter-final | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, July 12 | 12:00 AM EEST | Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Quarter-final | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Sunday, July 12 | 4:00 AM EEST | Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Quarter-final | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| — SEMI-FINALS (July 14 – July 15, 2026) — | |||||
| Tuesday, July 14 | 10:00 PM EEST | Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Semi-final | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| Wednesday, July 15 | 10:00 PM EEST | Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Semi-final | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| — THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF (July 18, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, July 19 | 12:00 AM EEST | Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Third-place playoff | Antena TV Group / official listings |
| — FINAL (July 19, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, July 19 | 10:00 PM EEST | Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Final | Antena TV Group / official listings |
Key Matches to Watch in Romania
Romania viewers should circle five fixtures first. Mexico vs South Africa starts on June 11 at 10:00 p.m. EEST. Germany vs Curacao starts on June 14 at 8:00 p.m. EEST. Spain vs Cape Verde starts on June 15 at 7:00 p.m. EEST. Sweden vs Tunisia starts on June 15 at 5:00 a.m. EEST. The final starts on July 19 at 10:00 p.m. EEST. Those matches cover the opener, major European interest, an overnight test, and the tournament finish.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 Free in Romania?
The Romania World Cup 2026 route points to expected free-to-air access through Antena TV Group. Viewers should still check the daily Antena listing before each kickoff because fixture placement can change by round and time slot. The legal route is already visible. The full match-by-match split is the detail to verify.
If you watch on television, find Antena channels on your provider before June 11. If you stream, open AntenaPLAY and test the device you plan to use. That gives Romania viewers a legal route without relying on unsafe streams.
FAQs
Where can I watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Romania?
Romania viewers can watch FIFA World Cup 2026 through Antena TV Group. Check Antena television listings and official digital access before kickoff.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 free in Romania?
The Romania route points to expected free-to-air access through Antena TV Group. Viewers should still check daily listings before kickoff.
What time does the World Cup start in Romania?
The opening match starts at 10:00 p.m. EEST in Romania on Thursday, June 11. Mexico vs South Africa is the first local kickoff.
What is the best match to watch from Romania?
Germany vs Curacao is one strong early European-interest match for Romania viewers. It starts at 8:00 p.m. EEST on Sunday, June 14.
Can I stream FIFA World Cup 2026 on my phone in Romania?
Yes, Romania viewers should use official Antena digital access on supported devices. Open AntenaPLAY before matchday and confirm the fixture listing.
Antena TV Group carries the World Cup 2026 route in Romania through television listings and official digital access. Prepare AntenaPLAY before the June 11 opener, then check the daily listing before each match. Romania did not qualify, but European fixtures and knockout nights should keep local demand high. Use FIFA World Cup 2026 for the full Romania schedule, confirmed EEST kickoffs, and live tournament tracking.
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