FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Bahrain Time

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Bahrain schedule now moves into a late-night group-stage finish. Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire and Ecuador vs Germany start at 11:00 p.m. AST on Thursday, June 25. Japan vs Sweden and Tunisia vs Netherlands follow at 2:00 a.m. AST, while USA vs Turkiye and Paraguay vs Australia start at 5:00 a.m. AST on Friday, June 26.

Timeanddate lists Manama on Arabia Standard Time at UTC+3 with no daylight saving change in 2026. Riffa, Muharraq, Isa Town, and every other Bahrain city share the same national clock. Bahrain sits seven hours ahead of ET during June and July, so the conversion stays fixed through the final.

Bahrain is not in the 48-team finals, so local attention now leans toward GCC interest, Arab-region teams, Asian representatives, and knockout qualification races. The June 25 and June 26 AST slate matters because Group E, Group F, and Group D all close important round of 32 places. beIN Sports carries World Cup coverage across Bahrain, so fans can plan around one familiar broadcast route before the late-night run.

Bahrain uses Arabia Standard Time at UTC+3 all year. Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire and Ecuador vs Germany start at 11:00 p.m. AST on Thursday, June 25. Japan vs Sweden and Tunisia vs Netherlands follow at 2:00 a.m. AST on Friday, June 26, then USA vs Turkiye and Paraguay vs Australia start at 5:00 a.m. AST.

Bahrain gets a mixed knockout spread. The earliest round-of-32 and quarter-final kickoffs land at 7:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. AST, while the latest ties move to 4:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m., and 7:00 a.m. AST. The final is one of the cleaner appointments because it starts at 10:00 p.m. AST on July 19.

Viewing Tips for Bahrain Fans

The cleanest live Bahrain window on June 25 starts at 11:00 p.m. AST, because the Group E matches arrive before the deeper morning stretch. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule remains the fastest ET cross-check once final group standings and knockout opponents settle.

Bahrain viewers who want a headline fixture should mark USA vs Turkiye at 5:00 a.m. AST, since the United States national team has already reached the knockout round. The FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast guide helps fans compare confirmed TV and streaming routes before late kickoffs. beIN Sports, beIN CONNECT, and TOD remain the main Bahrain viewing routes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bahrain viewers now have a clear June 25 and June 26 AST slate after the tournament moved deeper into the group-stage finish. The 11:00 p.m., 2:00 a.m., and 5:00 a.m. windows carry six matches across three groups. A fixed AST schedule keeps each late kickoff easy to track.

Track every kickoff time and fixture update at FWCLive.com.

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