FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Germany Time
Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in Germany time, from the Ecuador decider to the July 19 final.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Germany schedule now reaches the final Group E match against Ecuador. Ecuador vs Germany starts at 10:00 p.m. CEST on Thursday, June 25 at New York/New Jersey Stadium. Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire starts at the same time in Philadelphia, so Germany supporters can follow the whole group finish in one late evening window.
Berlin stays on Central European Summer Time at UTC+2 through June and July 2026. Timeanddate lists Berlin on CEST during the tournament window, so the June 11 opener converts to 9:00 p.m. CEST and the July 19 final also starts at 9:00 p.m. CEST. The Germany national team enter the Ecuador match after wins over Curaçao and Côte d'Ivoire, and the World Cup 2026 standings help track the final Group E order before kickoff.
Germany uses CEST at UTC+2 through the full World Cup window. Ecuador vs Germany starts at 10:00 p.m. CEST on Thursday, June 25 at New York/New Jersey Stadium. Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire starts at the same time in Philadelphia, and the final begins at 9:00 p.m. CEST on Sunday, July 19.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Kickoff Times in Germany (CEST)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Germany Time (CEST, UTC+2).
| Date (Local) | Match | ET Kickoff | CEST Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 12, 2026 | Korea Republic vs Czechia | 10 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. CEST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 12, 2026 | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 13, 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Qatar vs Switzerland | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Australia vs Türkiye | 12 a.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. CEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 14, 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | 1 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Netherlands vs Japan | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | 7 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Sweden vs Tunisia | 10 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. CEST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 15, 2026 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | 12 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Belgium vs Egypt | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | IR Iran vs New Zealand | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | France vs Senegal | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Iraq vs Norway | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Austria vs Jordan | 12 a.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. CEST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | 1 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | England vs Croatia | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Ghana vs Panama | 7 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CEST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 18, 2026 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 10 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. CEST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 18, 2026 | Czechia vs South Africa | 12 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Canada vs Qatar | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 19, 2026 | Mexico vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 19, 2026 | USA vs Australia | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti | 8:30 p.m. ET | 2:30 a.m. CEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 11 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. CEST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | 1 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 21, 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 8 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. CEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Tunisia vs Japan | 12 a.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. CEST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 21, 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 12 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Belgium vs IR Iran | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | New Zealand vs Egypt | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 22, 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | 1 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | France vs Iraq | 5 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Norway vs Senegal | 8 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. CEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria | 11 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. CEST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 1 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | England vs Ghana | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Panama vs Croatia | 7 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CEST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Colombia vs Congo DR | 10 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. CEST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 24, 2026 | Switzerland vs Canada | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Czechia vs Mexico | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 25, 2026 | South Africa vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 25, 2026 | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Japan vs Sweden | 7 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Türkiye vs USA | 10 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. CEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Paraguay vs Australia | 10 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. CEST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Norway vs France | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Senegal vs Iraq | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. CEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | 8 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. CEST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 27, 2026 | Egypt vs IR Iran | 11 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. CEST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | New Zealand vs Belgium | 11 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. CEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Panama vs England | 5 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Croatia vs Ghana | 5 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. CEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. CEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | 10 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. CEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Jordan vs Argentina | 10 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. CEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Times in Germany (CEST)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Germany Time (CEST, UTC+2).
| Date (Local) | Round | ET Kickoff | CEST Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | 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 | 7:00 p.m. CEST | 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 | 10:30 p.m. CEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | 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 | 7:00 p.m. CEST | 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 | 11:00 p.m. CEST | 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 | 3:00 a.m. CEST | 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 | 6:00 p.m. CEST | 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 | 10:00 p.m. CEST | 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 | 2:00 a.m. CEST | 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 | 9:00 p.m. CEST | 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 | 1:00 a.m. CEST | 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 | 5:00 a.m. CEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | 2 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 32: Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | 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 | 3:30 a.m. CEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | 1 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | 5 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | 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 | 2:00 a.m. CEST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | 8 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. CEST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | 12 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 9, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| July 10, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 11, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | 5 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 12, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 14, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 15, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 18, 2026 | Third-place playoff: Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | 5 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Final: Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
Germany gets a demanding but manageable knockout calendar. The earliest knockout ties land at 7:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. CEST, while the latest matches move to 3:00 a.m., 4:00 a.m., 4:30 a.m., and 6:00 a.m. CEST. The final still works as a clean Sunday night event because it starts at 9:00 p.m. CEST on July 19.
Viewing Tips for Germany Fans
The easiest live Germany watch window usually sits between 7:00 p.m. and midnight CEST because many East Coast matches still fit the same evening. Ecuador vs Germany starts at 10:00 p.m. CEST, while Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire runs at the same time. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule stays the fastest ET cross-check before Group E finishes.
MagentaTV holds Germany's full 104-match World Cup package, while ARD and ZDF share selected free-to-air coverage. Germany viewers should still confirm the exact match feed before kickoff because free-to-air placement can change by fixture. The FIFA World Cup 2026 TV channels keep wider broadcast updates in one place before knockout assignments change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Germany's next FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Germany time?
Ecuador vs Germany starts at 10:00 p.m. CEST on Thursday, June 25 at New York/New Jersey Stadium. Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire starts at the same time in Philadelphia.
What time is Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire in CEST?
Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire starts at 10:00 p.m. CEST on Thursday, June 25. It runs at the same time as Ecuador vs Germany.
What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in Germany time?
The final starts at 9:00 p.m. CEST on Sunday, July 19. New York New Jersey Stadium hosts the title match.
Does Germany change clocks during the FIFA World Cup 2026?
No. Germany stays on CEST throughout the full June and July tournament window, and the next clock change does not arrive until October 25, 2026.
Where can fans in Germany watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live?
Germany viewers can use MagentaTV for the full 104-match package, while ARD and ZDF cover selected free-to-air fixtures. Check final channel placement before kickoff.
Germany viewers now have one final Group E late evening left. Ecuador vs Germany starts at 10:00 p.m. CEST on June 25, with Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire running at the same time.
Keep each matchday pinned here before the next kickoff or broadcast switch. FWCLive.com will keep the Germany times aligned with the live tournament calendar.
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