FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in East Africa Time
Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in East Africa Time after the June 25 matchday, from the 11:00 p.m. EAT Cote d'Ivoire window to the July 19 final.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule in East Africa Time now moves into a June 25 late-night run. Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire and Ecuador vs Germany start at 11:00 p.m. EAT on Thursday, June 25. Japan vs Sweden and Tunisia vs Netherlands follow at 2:00 a.m. EAT on Friday, June 26, then Turkiye vs USA and Paraguay vs Australia close the local night at 5:00 a.m. EAT.
Timeanddate lists Nairobi on Eastern Africa Time at UTC+3 with no daylight saving change in 2026. Nairobi, Kampala, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Mogadishu, Djibouti, Asmara, and Juba all use the same practical late-night World Cup window. That fixed offset keeps East Africa seven hours ahead of ET through June and July.
No EAT national team appears on the June 25 slate, yet African interest stays strong because Cote d'Ivoire starts at 11:00 p.m. EAT and Tunisia follows at 2:00 a.m. EAT. Those two fixtures make the current East Africa schedule more useful than a broad fixture list. The early-morning USA and Australia window then closes the night at 5:00 a.m. EAT.
East Africa Time uses EAT at UTC+3 through the World Cup. Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire and Ecuador vs Germany start at 11:00 p.m. EAT on Thursday, June 25. Japan vs Sweden and Tunisia vs Netherlands follow at 2:00 a.m. EAT, and the final starts at 10:00 p.m. EAT on Sunday, July 19.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Kickoff Times in East Africa (EAT)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3).
| Date (Local) | Match | ET Kickoff | EAT Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 12, 2026 | Korea Republic vs Czechia | 10 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. EAT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 12, 2026 | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 13, 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | 9 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. EAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Qatar vs Switzerland | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. EAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | 9 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. EAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Australia vs Türkiye | 12 a.m. ET | 7:00 a.m. EAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 14, 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | 1 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. EAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Netherlands vs Japan | 4 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. EAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | 7 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. EAT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Sweden vs Tunisia | 10 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. EAT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 15, 2026 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | 12 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. EAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Belgium vs Egypt | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 6 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. EAT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | IR Iran vs New Zealand | 9 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. EAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | France vs Senegal | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Iraq vs Norway | 6 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. EAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | 9 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. EAT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Austria vs Jordan | 12 a.m. ET | 7:00 a.m. EAT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | 1 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. EAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | England vs Croatia | 4 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. EAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Ghana vs Panama | 7 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. EAT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 18, 2026 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 10 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. EAT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 18, 2026 | Czechia vs South Africa | 12 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. EAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Canada vs Qatar | 6 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. EAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 19, 2026 | Mexico vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. EAT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 19, 2026 | USA vs Australia | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. EAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti | 8:30 p.m. ET | 3:30 a.m. EAT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 11 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. EAT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | 1 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. EAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. EAT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 21, 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 8 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. EAT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Tunisia vs Japan | 12 a.m. ET | 7:00 a.m. EAT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 21, 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 12 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. EAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Belgium vs IR Iran | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | 6 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. EAT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | New Zealand vs Egypt | 9 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. EAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 22, 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | 1 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. EAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | France vs Iraq | 5 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. EAT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Norway vs Senegal | 8 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. EAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria | 11 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. EAT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 1 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. EAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | England vs Ghana | 4 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. EAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Panama vs Croatia | 7 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. EAT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Colombia vs Congo DR | 10 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. EAT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 24, 2026 | Switzerland vs Canada | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | 6 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. EAT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | 6 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. EAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Czechia vs Mexico | 9 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. EAT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 25, 2026 | South Africa vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. EAT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 25, 2026 | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. EAT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | 4 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. EAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Japan vs Sweden | 7 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. EAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. EAT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Türkiye vs USA | 10 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. EAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Paraguay vs Australia | 10 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. EAT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Norway vs France | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Senegal vs Iraq | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. EAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | 8 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. EAT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 27, 2026 | Egypt vs IR Iran | 11 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. EAT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | New Zealand vs Belgium | 11 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. EAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 28, 2026 | Panama vs England | 5 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. EAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Croatia vs Ghana | 5 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. EAT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 p.m. ET | 2:30 a.m. EAT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 p.m. ET | 2:30 a.m. EAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | 10 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. EAT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Jordan vs Argentina | 10 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. EAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Times in East Africa (EAT)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3).
| Date (Local) | Round | ET Kickoff | EAT Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 29, 2026 | Round of 32: Group C winners vs Group F runners-up | 1 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. EAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 29, 2026 | Round of 32: Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place | 4:30 p.m. ET | 11:30 p.m. EAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | 9 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. EAT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group E runners up vs Group I runners-up | 1 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. EAT | 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 | 12:00 a.m. EAT | 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 | 4:00 a.m. EAT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 1, 2026 | Round of 32: Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place | 12 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. EAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 1, 2026 | Round of 32: Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place | 4 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. EAT | 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 | 3:00 a.m. EAT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| July 2, 2026 | Round of 32: Group H winners vs Group J runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | 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 | 2:00 a.m. EAT | 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 | 6:00 a.m. EAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | 2 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. EAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 32: Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | 6 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. EAT | 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 | 4:30 a.m. EAT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | 1 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. EAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | 5 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. EAT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | 4 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. EAT | 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 | 3:00 a.m. EAT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | 8 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. EAT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | 12 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. EAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | 4 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. EAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 9, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | 4 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. EAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| July 10, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 12, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | 5 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. EAT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 12, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | 9 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. EAT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 14, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 15, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Third-place playoff: Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | 5 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. EAT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Final: Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | 3 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. EAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
East Africa gets a heavy overnight knockout calendar. The earliest knockout ties land at 8:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. EAT, while the latest matches move to 4:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m., 5:30 a.m., and 7:00 a.m. EAT. The final still works as a strong Sunday night appointment because it starts at 10:00 p.m. EAT on July 19.
Viewing Tips for East Africa Fans
The easiest live East Africa watch window starts at 11:00 p.m. EAT on June 25. That start fits late routines in Nairobi, Kampala, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Mogadishu, Djibouti, Asmara, and Juba. Matches after 2:00 a.m. need alarms or next-day highlights. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule remains the fastest ET cross-check after the knockout bracket settles.
FIFA lists Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Eritrea in New World TV's 43-territory free-to-air sublicensing package for 34 matches. East Africa viewers should still check final local listings before kickoff because TV, pay-TV, and streaming routes can vary by country. Start with the FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast coverage hub, then check New World TV World Cup 2026 coverage before late-night fixtures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the next FIFA World Cup 2026 match in East Africa Time?
Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire and Ecuador vs Germany start at 11:00 p.m. EAT on Thursday, June 25. Japan vs Sweden and Tunisia vs Netherlands follow at 2:00 a.m. EAT on Friday, June 26.
What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in East Africa Time?
The final starts at 10:00 p.m. EAT on July 19. New York New Jersey Stadium hosts that title match in East Rutherford.
Does East Africa Time change clocks during the FIFA World Cup 2026?
No. EAT stays at UTC+3 through the full tournament, and East African countries using this zone do not change clocks in June or July 2026.
Where can fans in East Africa watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live?
The answer depends on the country, yet Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Eritrea sit inside the current New World TV free-to-air sublicensing package. Check final local listings before kickoff.
East Africa viewers now get a June 25 slate that starts with two 11:00 p.m. EAT fixtures. The strongest live window belongs to Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire and Ecuador vs Germany, while the later starts need replay planning. A fixed EAT schedule keeps each date change clear.
Track every kickoff time and fixture update at FWCLive.com.
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