FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Iran Time
Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in Iran Standard Time, from the June 11 opener to the July 19 final.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 lands in a split Iran watch window because Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, and Shiraz run seven hours and 30 minutes ahead of Eastern Time. Mexico vs South Africa opened the tournament at 10:30 p.m. IRST on June 11, and the final also lands at 10:30 p.m. IRST on July 19. That half-hour offset makes Iran different from the wider Gulf block, so a dedicated IRST schedule is more useful than a broad regional table.
Iran Standard Time stays fixed at UTC+3:30 through all of June and July 2026. Timeanddate lists Tehran on IRST with no daylight saving time change in 2026, so all 104 match conversions stay stable from the group stage to the final. The Iran national team opens against New Zealand at 4:30 a.m. IRST on June 16, then meets Belgium at 10:30 p.m. IRST on June 21 and Egypt at 6:30 a.m. IRST on June 27.
Iran Standard Time runs at UTC+3:30 all year. The next Iran match is IR Iran vs New Zealand at 4:30 a.m. IRST on June 16, while the tournament final starts at 10:30 p.m. IRST on July 19. Mexico vs South Africa opened the competition at 10:30 p.m. IRST on June 11, and Iran does not use daylight saving time in 2026.
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 Türkiye | 12 a.m. ET | 7:30 a.m. IRST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 14, 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | 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 | Côte 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 | Türkiye 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 Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 11:30 p.m. IRST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 21, 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 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 | Curaçao vs Côte 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 | Türkiye 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 easiest live Iran watch window usually sits between 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. IRST, because those starts stay inside one evening and do not spill fully into the next workday. The toughest local stretch runs from 1:30 a.m. IRST through 6:30 a.m. IRST, so replay planning matters on heavy group-stage dates. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule remains the fastest ET cross-check when bracket slots tighten.
FIFA's 2026 media-rights overview lists beIN Sports as the World Cup media partner for Iran across TV, mobile, internet, and radio rights. Matchday channel and streaming plans can still shift by package, so the safest final check remains the Iran World Cup 2026 broadcasting guide on FWC LIVE. That is the quickest route to confirm beIN Sports, beIN CONNECT, and TOD access before overnight kickoffs.
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 IR Iran vs New Zealand in Iran Standard Time?
IR Iran vs New Zealand starts at 4:30 a.m. IRST on June 16. That is Iran's first Group G kickoff of the tournament.
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's media-rights overview lists beIN Sports as the official World Cup media partner for Iran. beIN CONNECT and TOD are the main digital routes to monitor for live streaming access.
Iran viewers now have a full IRST version of the tournament from the June 11 opener to the July 19 final. That removes repeated ET conversion and makes the toughest overnight windows easier to spot before matchday.
Track every kickoff time and fixture update at FWCLive.com.
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