FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in England Time
Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in England time, from three evening group matches to the July 19 final.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 lands in one of the best viewing windows in Europe for England. England vs Croatia starts at 9:00 p.m. BST on Wednesday, June 17 in Dallas. England vs Ghana follows at 9:00 p.m. BST on Tuesday, June 23 in Boston. Panama vs England closes Group L at 10:00 p.m. BST on Saturday, June 27 in East Rutherford. Every group game stays in the same evening, so England supporters avoid the overnight alarms seen in other time zones.
That pattern stays stable because London remains on British Summer Time at UTC+1 through June and July 2026. Timeanddate shows the next clock change on October 25, so the full World Cup keeps one fixed offset. The opener stays at 8:00 p.m. BST on June 11, and the final stays at 8:00 p.m. BST on July 19. England viewers can follow the tournament without recalculating the local clock each week.
The England national team also carry the pressure of topping Group L, not just surviving it. Croatia is the statement opener in the cleanest slot. Ghana shapes the middle of the table. Panama then closes the group in another prime-time window that could decide first place. That makes one fixed England schedule useful well before lineup news arrives.
England follows BST at UTC+1 through the full World Cup window. England vs Croatia is the next England match at 9:00 p.m. BST on Wednesday, June 17. England vs Ghana follows at 9:00 p.m. BST on Tuesday, June 23, Panama vs England starts at 10:00 p.m. BST on Saturday, June 27, and the final begins at 8:00 p.m. BST on Sunday, July 19.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Kickoff Times in England (BST)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to England Time (BST, UTC+1).
| Date (Local) | Match | ET Kickoff | BST Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 12, 2026 | Korea Republic vs Czechia | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. BST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 12, 2026 | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 13, 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. BST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Qatar vs Switzerland | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. BST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. BST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Australia vs Türkiye | 12 a.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. BST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 14, 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. BST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Netherlands vs Japan | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. BST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. BST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Sweden vs Tunisia | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. BST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 15, 2026 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | 12 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. BST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Belgium vs Egypt | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. BST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | IR Iran vs New Zealand | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. BST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | France vs Senegal | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Iraq vs Norway | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. BST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. BST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Austria vs Jordan | 12 a.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. BST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. BST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | England vs Croatia | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. BST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Ghana vs Panama | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. BST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 18, 2026 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. BST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 18, 2026 | Czechia vs South Africa | 12 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. BST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Canada vs Qatar | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. BST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 19, 2026 | Mexico vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. BST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 19, 2026 | USA vs Australia | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. BST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti | 8:30 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. BST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 11 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. BST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. BST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. BST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 21, 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. BST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Tunisia vs Japan | 12 a.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. BST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 21, 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 12 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. BST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Belgium vs IR Iran | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. BST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | New Zealand vs Egypt | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. BST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 22, 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. BST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | France vs Iraq | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. BST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Norway vs Senegal | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. BST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria | 11 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. BST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. BST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | England vs Ghana | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. BST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Panama vs Croatia | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. BST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Colombia vs Congo DR | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. BST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 24, 2026 | Switzerland vs Canada | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. BST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. BST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Czechia vs Mexico | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. BST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 25, 2026 | South Africa vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. BST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 25, 2026 | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. BST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. BST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Japan vs Sweden | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. BST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. BST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Türkiye vs USA | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. BST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Paraguay vs Australia | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. BST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Norway vs France | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Senegal vs Iraq | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. BST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. BST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 27, 2026 | Egypt vs IR Iran | 11 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. BST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | New Zealand vs Belgium | 11 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. BST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Panama vs England | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. BST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Croatia vs Ghana | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. BST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. BST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. BST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. BST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Jordan vs Argentina | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. BST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Times in England (BST)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to England Time (BST, UTC+1).
| Date (Local) | Round | ET Kickoff | BST Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | 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 | 6:00 p.m. BST | 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 | 9:30 p.m. BST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. BST | 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 | 6:00 p.m. BST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. BST | 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 | 2:00 a.m. BST | 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 | 5:00 p.m. BST | 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 | 9:00 p.m. BST | 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 | 1:00 a.m. BST | 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 | 8:00 p.m. BST | 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 | 12:00 a.m. BST | 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 | 4:00 a.m. BST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | 2 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. BST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. BST | 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 | 2:30 a.m. BST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. BST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. BST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. BST | 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 | 1:00 a.m. BST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. BST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | 12 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. BST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. BST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 9, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. BST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| July 10, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 11, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. BST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 12, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. BST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 14, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 15, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 18, 2026 | Third-place playoff: Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. BST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Final: Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. BST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
England gets one of the friendliest knockout calendars in Europe because many East Coast ties still land in the early evening. The main late windows reach 11:00 p.m., 12:00 a.m., 12:30 a.m., and 2:00 a.m. BST, while the final stays in a clean Sunday 8:00 p.m. slot.
Viewing Tips for England Fans
The easiest live World Cup window in England usually runs from 6:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. BST, because many host-city kickoffs stay inside one evening block. England's own group schedule fits that pattern almost perfectly with two 9:00 p.m. starts and one 10:00 p.m. finish. The United Kingdom World Cup 2026 TV coverage guide is still the safest local rights check before each kickoff.
The local rights picture is also clear because BBC and ITV split the full free-to-air package, and FIFA's UK media-rights deal keeps both broadcasters in place through the tournament. ITVX already lists England vs Croatia on June 17, while the BBC World Cup 2026 TV coverage and ITV World Cup 2026 TV coverage routes remain the strongest broadcaster-specific references once daily schedules move closer to kickoff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is England's next FIFA World Cup 2026 match in England time?
England vs Croatia kicks off at 9:00 p.m. BST on Wednesday, June 17. England vs Ghana follows at 9:00 p.m. BST on Tuesday, June 23.
What time is Panama vs England in BST at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Panama vs England starts at 10:00 p.m. BST on Saturday, June 27. New York New Jersey Stadium hosts that final Group L match.
What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in England time?
The final starts at 8:00 p.m. BST on Sunday, July 19. New York New Jersey Stadium hosts the title match.
Does England change clocks during the FIFA World Cup 2026?
No. England stays on British Summer Time throughout the tournament window, so the June and July schedule remains fixed at UTC+1.
Where can fans in England watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live?
England viewers should check BBC, ITV, BBC iPlayer, and ITVX first, because the United Kingdom package stays free to air across both broadcasters.
England viewers get one of the cleanest Group L local schedules because every national-team kickoff stays in the evening. Croatia opens the run at 9:00 p.m. BST on June 17. Ghana follows at 9:00 p.m. BST on June 23. Panama closes the group at 10:00 p.m. BST on June 27.
Keep each matchday pinned here before the next kickoff or lineup update. FWCLive.com will keep the England times aligned with the live tournament calendar.
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