FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Australia Central Time
Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in Australia Central Standard Time after the June 25 matchday, from the 5:30 a.m. ACST Cote d'Ivoire window to Australia vs Paraguay.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule in Australia Central Time now moves into a Friday morning run. Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire and Ecuador vs Germany start at 5:30 a.m. ACST on Friday, June 26. Japan vs Sweden and Tunisia vs Netherlands follow at 8:30 a.m. ACST, then Turkiye vs USA and Paraguay vs Australia close the local morning at 11:30 a.m. ACST.
Timeanddate lists Adelaide on ACST at UTC+9:30 through June and July 2026 after daylight saving ended in April. Adelaide, Darwin, Alice Springs, Port Augusta, Coober Pedy, and Broken Hill all need the half-hour offset checked before kickoff. That fixed standard-time offset keeps Australia Central 13 hours and 30 minutes ahead of ET during the tournament.
Australia fans need the Group D close circled because Paraguay vs Australia starts at 11:30 a.m. ACST on Friday, June 26. The Socceroos enter that match after beating Turkiye and losing to the USA, so the Paraguay fixture can decide their knockout path. That local late-morning slot is easier than the early group-stage starts.
Australia Central Standard Time uses ACST at UTC+9:30 through the World Cup. Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire and Ecuador vs Germany start at 5:30 a.m. ACST on Friday, June 26. Japan vs Sweden and Tunisia vs Netherlands follow at 8:30 a.m. ACST, and Paraguay vs Australia starts at 11:30 a.m. ACST.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Kickoff Times in Australia Central (ACST)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Australia Central Standard Time (ACST, UTC+9:30).
| Date (Local) | Match | ET Kickoff | ACST Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 12, 2026 | Korea Republic vs Czechia | 10 p.m. ET | 11:30 a.m. ACST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 13, 2026 | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 13, 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | 9 p.m. ET | 10:30 a.m. ACST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Qatar vs Switzerland | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 7:30 a.m. ACST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | 9 p.m. ET | 10:30 a.m. ACST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Australia vs Türkiye | 12 a.m. ET | 1:30 p.m. ACST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 15, 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | 1 p.m. ET | 2:30 a.m. ACST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Netherlands vs Japan | 4 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. ACST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | 7 p.m. ET | 8:30 a.m. ACST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Sweden vs Tunisia | 10 p.m. ET | 11:30 a.m. ACST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 16, 2026 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | 12 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. ACST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Belgium vs Egypt | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 6 p.m. ET | 7:30 a.m. ACST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | IR Iran vs New Zealand | 9 p.m. ET | 10:30 a.m. ACST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | France vs Senegal | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Iraq vs Norway | 6 p.m. ET | 7:30 a.m. ACST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | 9 p.m. ET | 10:30 a.m. ACST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Austria vs Jordan | 12 a.m. ET | 1:30 p.m. ACST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | 1 p.m. ET | 2:30 a.m. ACST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | England vs Croatia | 4 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. ACST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Ghana vs Panama | 7 p.m. ET | 8:30 a.m. ACST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 18, 2026 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 10 p.m. ET | 11:30 a.m. ACST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 19, 2026 | Czechia vs South Africa | 12 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. ACST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Canada vs Qatar | 6 p.m. ET | 7:30 a.m. ACST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 19, 2026 | Mexico vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 10:30 a.m. ACST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 20, 2026 | USA vs Australia | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 7:30 a.m. ACST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti | 8:30 p.m. ET | 10:00 a.m. ACST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 11 p.m. ET | 12:30 p.m. ACST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | 1 p.m. ET | 2:30 a.m. ACST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. ACST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 21, 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 8 p.m. ET | 9:30 a.m. ACST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Tunisia vs Japan | 12 a.m. ET | 1:30 p.m. ACST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 22, 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 12 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. ACST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | Belgium vs IR Iran | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | 6 p.m. ET | 7:30 a.m. ACST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | New Zealand vs Egypt | 9 p.m. ET | 10:30 a.m. ACST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 23, 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | 1 p.m. ET | 2:30 a.m. ACST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | France vs Iraq | 5 p.m. ET | 6:30 a.m. ACST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Norway vs Senegal | 8 p.m. ET | 9:30 a.m. ACST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria | 11 p.m. ET | 12:30 p.m. ACST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 1 p.m. ET | 2:30 a.m. ACST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | England vs Ghana | 4 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. ACST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Panama vs Croatia | 7 p.m. ET | 8:30 a.m. ACST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Colombia vs Congo DR | 10 p.m. ET | 11:30 a.m. ACST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 25, 2026 | Switzerland vs Canada | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 25, 2026 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | 6 p.m. ET | 7:30 a.m. ACST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | 6 p.m. ET | 7:30 a.m. ACST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Czechia vs Mexico | 9 p.m. ET | 10:30 a.m. ACST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 25, 2026 | South Africa vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 10:30 a.m. ACST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 26, 2026 | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. ACST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | 4 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. ACST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Japan vs Sweden | 7 p.m. ET | 8:30 a.m. ACST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7 p.m. ET | 8:30 a.m. ACST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Türkiye vs USA | 10 p.m. ET | 11:30 a.m. ACST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Paraguay vs Australia | 10 p.m. ET | 11:30 a.m. ACST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Norway vs France | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Senegal vs Iraq | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8 p.m. ET | 9:30 a.m. ACST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | 8 p.m. ET | 9:30 a.m. ACST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 27, 2026 | Egypt vs IR Iran | 11 p.m. ET | 12:30 p.m. ACST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | New Zealand vs Belgium | 11 p.m. ET | 12:30 p.m. ACST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 28, 2026 | Panama vs England | 5 p.m. ET | 6:30 a.m. ACST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Croatia vs Ghana | 5 p.m. ET | 6:30 a.m. ACST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 p.m. ET | 9:00 a.m. ACST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 p.m. ET | 9:00 a.m. ACST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | 10 p.m. ET | 11:30 a.m. ACST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Jordan vs Argentina | 10 p.m. ET | 11:30 a.m. ACST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Times in Australia Central (ACST)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Australia Central Standard Time (ACST, UTC+9:30).
| Date (Local) | Round | ET Kickoff | ACST Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group C winners vs Group F runners-up | 1 p.m. ET | 2:30 a.m. ACST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place | 4:30 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. ACST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | 9 p.m. ET | 10:30 a.m. ACST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| July 1, 2026 | Round of 32: Group E runners up vs Group I runners-up | 1 p.m. ET | 2:30 a.m. ACST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 1, 2026 | Round of 32: Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place | 5 p.m. ET | 6:30 a.m. ACST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| July 1, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place | 9 p.m. ET | 10:30 a.m. ACST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 2, 2026 | Round of 32: Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place | 12 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. ACST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 2, 2026 | Round of 32: Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place | 4 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. ACST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 2, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place | 8 p.m. ET | 9:30 a.m. ACST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group H winners vs Group J runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up | 7 p.m. ET | 8:30 a.m. ACST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place | 11 p.m. ET | 12:30 p.m. ACST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | 2 p.m. ET | 3:30 a.m. ACST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 32: Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | 6 p.m. ET | 7:30 a.m. ACST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 32: Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place | 9:30 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. ACST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | 1 p.m. ET | 2:30 a.m. ACST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | 5 p.m. ET | 6:30 a.m. ACST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | 4 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. ACST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 79 vs Winner match 80 | 8 p.m. ET | 9:30 a.m. ACST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | 8 p.m. ET | 9:30 a.m. ACST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 8, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | 12 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. ACST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 8, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | 4 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. ACST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 10, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | 4 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. ACST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| July 11, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 12, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | 5 p.m. ET | 6:30 a.m. ACST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 12, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | 9 p.m. ET | 10:30 a.m. ACST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 15, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 16, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Third-place playoff: Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | 5 p.m. ET | 6:30 a.m. ACST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 20, 2026 | Final: Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | 3 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. ACST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
Australia Central gets a wide knockout spread. The earliest knockout ties land at 1:30 a.m. or 2:30 a.m. ACST, while the latest matches move to 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. ACST. The final becomes a Monday dawn event because it starts at 4:30 a.m. ACST on July 20.
Viewing Tips for Australia Central Fans
The easiest live Australia Central watch window sits from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ACST on June 26. That start fits workday routines in Adelaide, Darwin, Alice Springs, Port Augusta, and Broken Hill better than the 5:30 a.m. opener. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule remains the fastest ET cross-check after the bracket settles.
The Australia national team hub tracks the Socceroos before the Paraguay decider, while the FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast coverage hub helps fans compare confirmed routes before kickoff. SBS says all 104 matches are live and free in Australia across SBS, SBS VICELAND, and SBS On Demand. Australia Central viewers should still check the half-hour offset before setting reminders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Australia's next FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Australia Central Time?
Paraguay vs Australia starts at 11:30 a.m. ACST on Friday, June 26. The match is listed at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara.
What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in Australia Central Time?
The final starts at 4:30 a.m. ACST on July 20. New York New Jersey Stadium hosts that title match in East Rutherford.
Does Australia Central change clocks during the FIFA World Cup 2026?
No. Adelaide returns to ACST in April, and the full World Cup runs during that standard-time period in June and July.
Where can fans in Australia Central watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live?
Australia viewers can use SBS, SBS VICELAND, and SBS On Demand, which SBS lists as the live and free route for all 104 World Cup matches.
Australia Central viewers now get a June 26 morning slate that builds toward Paraguay vs Australia at 11:30 a.m. ACST. The strongest live window belongs to Japan vs Sweden, Tunisia vs Netherlands, Turkiye vs USA, and the Socceroos decider. A fixed ACST schedule keeps each half-hour conversion clear.
Track every kickoff time and fixture update at FWCLive.com.
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