FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Iran Time
Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in Iran time after the June 26 ET slate, from Group I at night to Iran's Group G finale.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Iran schedule now points to a busy June 26 ET finish. Norway vs France and Senegal vs Iraq start at 10:30 p.m. IRST on Friday, June 26. Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia and Uruguay vs Spain follow at 3:30 a.m. IRST on Saturday, June 27.
Timeanddate lists Tehran on Iran Standard Time at UTC+3:30 with no daylight saving change in 2026. Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, Shiraz, and Tabriz share the same national clock. Iran sits seven hours and 30 minutes ahead of ET during June and July.
The Iran national team closes Group G against Egypt at 6:30 a.m. IRST on Saturday, June 27. New Zealand vs Belgium starts at the same time, so Iran fans should track both fixtures together. That morning window is difficult, yet it decides the final Group G picture.
Iran uses Iran Standard Time at UTC+3:30 all year. Norway vs France and Senegal vs Iraq start at 10:30 p.m. IRST on Friday, June 26. Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia and Uruguay vs Spain follow at 3:30 a.m. IRST on Saturday, June 27. Egypt vs IR Iran then starts at 6:30 a.m. IRST.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Kickoff Times in Iran (IRST)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Iran Standard Time (UTC+3:30).
| Date (Local) | Match | ET Kickoff | IRST Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 12, 2026 | Korea Republic vs Czechia | 10 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. IRST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 12, 2026 | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 13, 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | 9 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. IRST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Qatar vs Switzerland | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. IRST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | 9 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. IRST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Australia vs Turkiye | 12 a.m. ET | 7:30 a.m. IRST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 14, 2026 | Germany vs Curacao | 1 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. IRST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Netherlands vs Japan | 4 p.m. ET | 11:30 p.m. IRST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Cote d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | 7 p.m. ET | 2:30 a.m. IRST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Sweden vs Tunisia | 10 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. IRST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 15, 2026 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | 12 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. IRST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Belgium vs Egypt | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 6 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. IRST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | IR Iran vs New Zealand | 9 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. IRST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | France vs Senegal | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Iraq vs Norway | 6 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. IRST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | 9 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. IRST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Austria vs Jordan | 12 a.m. ET | 7:30 a.m. IRST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | 1 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. IRST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | England vs Croatia | 4 p.m. ET | 11:30 p.m. IRST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Ghana vs Panama | 7 p.m. ET | 2:30 a.m. IRST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 18, 2026 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 10 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. IRST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 18, 2026 | Czechia vs South Africa | 12 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. IRST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Canada vs Qatar | 6 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. IRST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 19, 2026 | Mexico vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. IRST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 19, 2026 | USA vs Australia | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. IRST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti | 8:30 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. IRST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Turkiye vs Paraguay | 11 p.m. ET | 6:30 a.m. IRST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | 1 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. IRST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Germany vs Cote d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 11:30 p.m. IRST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 21, 2026 | Ecuador vs Curacao | 8 p.m. ET | 3:30 a.m. IRST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Tunisia vs Japan | 12 a.m. ET | 7:30 a.m. IRST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 21, 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 12 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. IRST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Belgium vs IR Iran | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | 6 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. IRST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | New Zealand vs Egypt | 9 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. IRST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 22, 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | 1 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. IRST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | France vs Iraq | 5 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. IRST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Norway vs Senegal | 8 p.m. ET | 3:30 a.m. IRST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria | 11 p.m. ET | 6:30 a.m. IRST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 1 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. IRST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | England vs Ghana | 4 p.m. ET | 11:30 p.m. IRST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Panama vs Croatia | 7 p.m. ET | 2:30 a.m. IRST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Colombia vs Congo DR | 10 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. IRST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 24, 2026 | Switzerland vs Canada | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | 6 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. IRST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | 6 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. IRST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Czechia vs Mexico | 9 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. IRST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 25, 2026 | South Africa vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. IRST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 25, 2026 | Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 11:30 p.m. IRST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | 4 p.m. ET | 11:30 p.m. IRST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Japan vs Sweden | 7 p.m. ET | 2:30 a.m. IRST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7 p.m. ET | 2:30 a.m. IRST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Turkiye vs USA | 10 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. IRST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Paraguay vs Australia | 10 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. IRST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Norway vs France | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Senegal vs Iraq | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8 p.m. ET | 3:30 a.m. IRST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | 8 p.m. ET | 3:30 a.m. IRST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 27, 2026 | Egypt vs IR Iran | 11 p.m. ET | 6:30 a.m. IRST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | New Zealand vs Belgium | 11 p.m. ET | 6:30 a.m. IRST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 28, 2026 | Panama vs England | 5 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. IRST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Croatia vs Ghana | 5 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. IRST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. IRST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. IRST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | 10 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. IRST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Jordan vs Argentina | 10 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. IRST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Times in Iran (IRST)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Iran Standard Time (UTC+3:30).
| Date (Local) | Round | ET Kickoff | IRST Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | 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 | 8:30 p.m. IRST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place | 4:30 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. IRST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | 9 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. IRST | 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 | 8:30 p.m. IRST | 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 | 12:30 a.m. IRST | 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 | 4:30 a.m. IRST | 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 | 7:30 p.m. IRST | 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 | 11:30 p.m. IRST | 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 | 3:30 a.m. IRST | 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 | 10:30 p.m. IRST | 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 | 2:30 a.m. IRST | 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 | 6:30 a.m. IRST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | 2 p.m. ET | 9:30 p.m. IRST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 32: Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | 6 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. IRST | 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 | 5:00 a.m. IRST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | 1 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. IRST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | 5 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. IRST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | 4 p.m. ET | 11:30 p.m. IRST | 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 | 3:30 a.m. IRST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | 8 p.m. ET | 3:30 a.m. IRST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | 12 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. IRST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | 4 p.m. ET | 11:30 p.m. IRST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 9, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | 4 p.m. ET | 11:30 p.m. IRST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| July 10, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 12, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | 5 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. IRST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 12, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | 9 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. IRST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 14, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 15, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Third-place playoff: Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | 5 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. IRST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Final: Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | 3 p.m. ET | 10:30 p.m. IRST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
Iran gets a split knockout window. The earliest round-of-32 and quarter-final kickoffs land at 7:30 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. IRST, while the latest ties move to 4:30 a.m., 5:30 a.m., and 6:30 a.m. IRST. The final is one of the cleaner appointments because it starts at 10:30 p.m. IRST.
Viewing Tips for Iran Fans
The cleanest live Iran window on June 26 starts at 10:30 p.m. IRST. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule remains the fastest ET cross-check once final group standings and knockout opponents settle.
Fans waiting for Egypt vs IR Iran should mark 6:30 a.m. IRST on Saturday, June 27. The FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast guide helps viewers compare confirmed TV and streaming routes before the morning kickoff. FIFA lists beIN Sports as the World Cup media partner for Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match kick off in Iran?
Mexico vs South Africa kicks off at 10:30 p.m. IRST on June 11. That is the first local Iran start of the tournament.
What time is Egypt vs IR Iran in Iran time?
Egypt vs IR Iran starts at 6:30 a.m. IRST on Saturday, June 27. New Zealand vs Belgium starts at the same time in Group G.
What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in Iran Time?
The final starts at 10:30 p.m. IRST on July 19. New York New Jersey Stadium hosts that title match in East Rutherford.
Where can fans in Iran watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live?
FIFA lists beIN Sports as the World Cup media partner for Iran. Final channel and streaming details should be checked close to kickoff.
Iran viewers now have a clear June 26 and June 27 IRST slate as Group G reaches decision time. The 10:30 p.m., 3:30 a.m., and 6:30 a.m. windows carry the matches to watch. A fixed IRST schedule keeps the Iran finale easy to follow.
Track every kickoff time and fixture update at FWCLive.com.
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