World Cup 2026 Schedule in Gabon Time
Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in Gabon Time, from the June 22 evening slate to the July 19 final.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule in Gabon Time now moves into a useful Monday evening run. Argentina vs Austria starts at 6:00 p.m. WAT on June 22, and France vs Iraq follows at 10:00 p.m. WAT. Norway vs Senegal lands at 1:00 a.m. WAT on June 23. Jordan vs Algeria closes the overnight slate at 4:00 a.m. WAT.
Timeanddate lists Libreville on West Africa Time at UTC+1 all year, with no daylight saving change in 2026. Gabon did not qualify for the finals, yet local interest stays strong across African fixtures. Senegal, Ghana, Morocco, Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire, Tunisia, DR Congo, South Africa, Cape Verde, and Algeria keep regional storylines active. The strongest Libreville viewing windows usually sit from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. WAT.
Gabon uses West Africa Time at UTC+1 throughout the World Cup. Argentina vs Austria starts at 6:00 p.m. WAT on Monday, June 22. France vs Iraq follows at 10:00 p.m. WAT, and the final starts at 8:00 p.m. WAT on Sunday, July 19.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Kickoff Times in Gabon (WAT)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1).
| Date (Local) | Match | ET Kickoff | WAT Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 12, 2026 | Korea Republic vs Czechia | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WAT | 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. WAT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 13, 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Qatar vs Switzerland | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Australia vs Türkiye | 12 a.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. WAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 14, 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. WAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Netherlands vs Japan | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. WAT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Sweden vs Tunisia | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WAT | 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. WAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Belgium vs Egypt | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WAT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | IR Iran vs New Zealand | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | France vs Senegal | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Iraq vs Norway | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Austria vs Jordan | 12 a.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. WAT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. WAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | England vs Croatia | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Ghana vs Panama | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. WAT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 18, 2026 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WAT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 18, 2026 | Czechia vs South Africa | 12 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. WAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Canada vs Qatar | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 19, 2026 | Mexico vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 19, 2026 | USA vs Australia | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti | 8:30 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. WAT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 11 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. WAT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. WAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WAT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 21, 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. WAT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Tunisia vs Japan | 12 a.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. WAT | 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. WAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Belgium vs IR Iran | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WAT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | New Zealand vs Egypt | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 22, 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. WAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | France vs Iraq | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. WAT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Norway vs Senegal | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. WAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria | 11 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. WAT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. WAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | England vs Ghana | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Panama vs Croatia | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. WAT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Colombia vs Congo DR | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WAT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 24, 2026 | Switzerland vs Canada | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WAT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Czechia vs Mexico | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 25, 2026 | South Africa vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | 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. WAT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Japan vs Sweden | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. WAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. WAT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Türkiye vs USA | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Paraguay vs Australia | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WAT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Norway vs France | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Senegal vs Iraq | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. WAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. WAT | 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. WAT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | New Zealand vs Belgium | 11 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. WAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Panama vs England | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. WAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Croatia vs Ghana | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. WAT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. WAT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. WAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WAT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Jordan vs Argentina | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Times in Gabon (WAT)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1).
| Date (Local) | Round | ET Kickoff | WAT 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | 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. WAT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Final: Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
Gabon gets one of the better African knockout schedules because several major ties stay in evening or early-night windows. The earliest knockout starts land at 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. WAT, while the toughest games move to 2:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m., 3:30 a.m., and 5:00 a.m. WAT. The final is a clean Sunday night watch at 8:00 p.m. WAT on July 19.
Viewing Tips for Gabon Fans
The easiest live Gabon watch window is 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. WAT. Those starts fit normal evening routines in Libreville, Port-Gentil, Franceville, Oyem, and Moanda. Matches after 1:00 a.m. need alarms or next-day highlights. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule remains the cleanest ET reference once knockout pairings become official.
FIFA lists New World TV as the media-rights partner across Sub-Saharan Africa, including Gabon. The deal includes free-to-air sublicensing for 34 World Cup matches across 43 territories. The FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast guide is the safest place to check confirmed country coverage before kickoff. The Gabon World Cup 2026 broadcasting route should also be checked before late-night matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the next FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Gabon Time?
Argentina vs Austria starts at 6:00 p.m. WAT on Monday, June 22. France vs Iraq follows at 10:00 p.m. WAT on the same night.
What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in Gabon Time?
The final starts at 8:00 p.m. WAT on Sunday, July 19. New York New Jersey Stadium hosts that title match in East Rutherford.
How many hours is Gabon ahead of Eastern Time?
Gabon is five hours ahead of Eastern Time during the World Cup. WAT is UTC+1, while ET runs at UTC-4 in June and July.
Where can fans in Gabon watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live?
Gabon viewers should start with the confirmed Sub-Saharan Africa rights route through New World TV. Then check local channel listings before kickoff.
Gabon viewers now get a Monday evening slate that starts with Argentina vs Austria at 6:00 p.m. WAT before the schedule moves overnight. The strongest live windows remain 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. WAT, while the deepest starts need replay planning. A fixed Gabon WAT schedule keeps each date change clear.
Track every kickoff time and fixture update at FWCLive.com.
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