FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Sri Lanka Time

Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in Sri Lanka Time after the June 26 ET slate moves into Saturday morning.

Shakir Ali By Shakir Ali

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 Sri Lanka schedule now moves the June 26 ET finish into Saturday morning. Norway vs France and Senegal vs Iraq start at 12:30 a.m. SLST on June 27. Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia and Uruguay vs Spain follow at 5:30 a.m. SLST. Egypt vs IR Iran and New Zealand vs Belgium then start at 8:30 a.m. SLST.

Timeanddate lists Colombo on Sri Lanka Standard Time at UTC+5:30 with no daylight saving change in 2026. Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Jaffna, Negombo, and Trincomalee share the same national clock. Sri Lanka sits nine hours and 30 minutes ahead of ET during June and July. The tournament still runs from June 11 to July 19 in North America, so Sri Lanka viewers often see fixtures on the next local date.

Sri Lanka did not qualify for the finals, so local attention now centers on high-profile group finishes and regional-interest fixtures. The June 27 morning block is demanding because the first match starts after midnight and the next two windows run near sunrise. Fans following Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, or European contenders should set alerts before the 12:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. starts.

Sri Lanka uses Sri Lanka Standard Time at UTC+5:30 throughout the World Cup. Norway vs France and Senegal vs Iraq start at 12:30 a.m. SLST on Saturday, June 27. Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia and Uruguay vs Spain follow at 5:30 a.m. SLST, before Egypt vs IR Iran at 8:30 a.m. SLST.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Kickoff Times in Sri Lanka (SLST)

All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Sri Lanka Time (UTC+5:30).

Date (Local)MatchET KickoffSLST KickoffVenue
June 12, 2026Mexico vs South Africa3 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTMexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
June 12, 2026Korea Republic vs Czechia10 p.m. ET7:30 a.m. SLSTGuadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed
June 13, 2026Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina3 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTToronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada
June 13, 2026USA vs Paraguay9 p.m. ET6:30 a.m. SLSTLos Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States
June 14, 2026Qatar vs Switzerland3 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTSan Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States
June 14, 2026Brazil vs Morocco6 p.m. ET3:30 a.m. SLSTNew York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States
June 14, 2026Haiti vs Scotland9 p.m. ET6:30 a.m. SLSTBoston Stadium, Foxborough, United States
June 14, 2026Australia vs Turkiye12 a.m. ET9:30 a.m. SLSTBC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
June 14, 2026Germany vs Curacao1 p.m. ET10:30 p.m. SLSTHouston Stadium, Houston, United States
June 15, 2026Netherlands vs Japan4 p.m. ET1:30 a.m. SLSTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States
June 15, 2026Cote d'Ivoire vs Ecuador7 p.m. ET4:30 a.m. SLSTPhiladelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States
June 15, 2026Sweden vs Tunisia10 p.m. ET7:30 a.m. SLSTMonterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed
June 15, 2026Spain vs Cabo Verde12 p.m. ET9:30 p.m. SLSTAtlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States
June 16, 2026Belgium vs Egypt3 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTSeattle Stadium, Seattle, United States
June 16, 2026Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay6 p.m. ET3:30 a.m. SLSTMiami Stadium, Miami, United States
June 16, 2026IR Iran vs New Zealand9 p.m. ET6:30 a.m. SLSTLos Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States
June 17, 2026France vs Senegal3 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTNew York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States
June 17, 2026Iraq vs Norway6 p.m. ET3:30 a.m. SLSTBoston Stadium, Foxborough, United States
June 17, 2026Argentina vs Algeria9 p.m. ET6:30 a.m. SLSTKansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States
June 17, 2026Austria vs Jordan12 a.m. ET9:30 a.m. SLSTSan Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States
June 17, 2026Portugal vs Congo DR1 p.m. ET10:30 p.m. SLSTHouston Stadium, Houston, United States
June 18, 2026England vs Croatia4 p.m. ET1:30 a.m. SLSTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States
June 18, 2026Ghana vs Panama7 p.m. ET4:30 a.m. SLSTToronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada
June 18, 2026Uzbekistan vs Colombia10 p.m. ET7:30 a.m. SLSTMexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
June 18, 2026Czechia vs South Africa12 p.m. ET9:30 p.m. SLSTAtlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States
June 19, 2026Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina3 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTLos Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States
June 19, 2026Canada vs Qatar6 p.m. ET3:30 a.m. SLSTBC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
June 19, 2026Mexico vs Korea Republic9 p.m. ET6:30 a.m. SLSTGuadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed
June 20, 2026USA vs Australia3 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTSeattle Stadium, Seattle, United States
June 20, 2026Scotland vs Morocco6 p.m. ET3:30 a.m. SLSTBoston Stadium, Foxborough, United States
June 20, 2026Brazil vs Haiti8:30 p.m. ET6:00 a.m. SLSTPhiladelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States
June 20, 2026Turkiye vs Paraguay11 p.m. ET8:30 a.m. SLSTSan Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States
June 20, 2026Netherlands vs Sweden1 p.m. ET10:30 p.m. SLSTHouston Stadium, Houston, United States
June 21, 2026Germany vs Cote d'Ivoire4 p.m. ET1:30 a.m. SLSTToronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada
June 21, 2026Ecuador vs Curacao8 p.m. ET5:30 a.m. SLSTKansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States
June 21, 2026Tunisia vs Japan12 a.m. ET9:30 a.m. SLSTMonterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed
June 21, 2026Spain vs Saudi Arabia12 p.m. ET9:30 p.m. SLSTAtlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States
June 22, 2026Belgium vs IR Iran3 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTLos Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States
June 22, 2026Uruguay vs Cabo Verde6 p.m. ET3:30 a.m. SLSTMiami Stadium, Miami, United States
June 22, 2026New Zealand vs Egypt9 p.m. ET6:30 a.m. SLSTBC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
June 22, 2026Argentina vs Austria1 p.m. ET10:30 p.m. SLSTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States
June 23, 2026France vs Iraq5 p.m. ET2:30 a.m. SLSTPhiladelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States
June 23, 2026Norway vs Senegal8 p.m. ET5:30 a.m. SLSTNew York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States
June 23, 2026Jordan vs Algeria11 p.m. ET8:30 a.m. SLSTSan Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States
June 23, 2026Portugal vs Uzbekistan1 p.m. ET10:30 p.m. SLSTHouston Stadium, Houston, United States
June 24, 2026England vs Ghana4 p.m. ET1:30 a.m. SLSTBoston Stadium, Foxborough, United States
June 24, 2026Panama vs Croatia7 p.m. ET4:30 a.m. SLSTToronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada
June 24, 2026Colombia vs Congo DR10 p.m. ET7:30 a.m. SLSTGuadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed
June 25, 2026Switzerland vs Canada3 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTBC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
June 25, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar3 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTSeattle Stadium, Seattle, United States
June 25, 2026Scotland vs Brazil6 p.m. ET3:30 a.m. SLSTMiami Stadium, Miami, United States
June 25, 2026Morocco vs Haiti6 p.m. ET3:30 a.m. SLSTAtlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States
June 25, 2026Czechia vs Mexico9 p.m. ET6:30 a.m. SLSTMexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
June 25, 2026South Africa vs Korea Republic9 p.m. ET6:30 a.m. SLSTMonterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed
June 26, 2026Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire4 p.m. ET1:30 a.m. SLSTPhiladelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States
June 26, 2026Ecuador vs Germany4 p.m. ET1:30 a.m. SLSTNew York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States
June 26, 2026Japan vs Sweden7 p.m. ET4:30 a.m. SLSTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States
June 26, 2026Tunisia vs Netherlands7 p.m. ET4:30 a.m. SLSTKansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States
June 26, 2026Turkiye vs USA10 p.m. ET7:30 a.m. SLSTLos Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States
June 26, 2026Paraguay vs Australia10 p.m. ET7:30 a.m. SLSTSan Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States
June 27, 2026Norway vs France3 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTBoston Stadium, Foxborough, United States
June 27, 2026Senegal vs Iraq3 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTToronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada
June 27, 2026Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia8 p.m. ET5:30 a.m. SLSTHouston Stadium, Houston, United States
June 27, 2026Uruguay vs Spain8 p.m. ET5:30 a.m. SLSTGuadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed
June 27, 2026Egypt vs IR Iran11 p.m. ET8:30 a.m. SLSTSeattle Stadium, Seattle, United States
June 27, 2026New Zealand vs Belgium11 p.m. ET8:30 a.m. SLSTBC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
June 28, 2026Panama vs England5 p.m. ET2:30 a.m. SLSTNew York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States
June 28, 2026Croatia vs Ghana5 p.m. ET2:30 a.m. SLSTPhiladelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States
June 28, 2026Colombia vs Portugal7:30 p.m. ET5:00 a.m. SLSTMiami Stadium, Miami, United States
June 28, 2026Congo DR vs Uzbekistan7:30 p.m. ET5:00 a.m. SLSTAtlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States
June 28, 2026Algeria vs Austria10 p.m. ET7:30 a.m. SLSTKansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States
June 28, 2026Jordan vs Argentina10 p.m. ET7:30 a.m. SLSTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States

FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Times in Sri Lanka (SLST)

All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Sri Lanka Time (UTC+5:30).

Date (Local)RoundET KickoffSLST KickoffVenue
June 29, 2026Round of 32: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up3 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTLos Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States
June 29, 2026Round of 32: Group C winners vs Group F runners-up1 p.m. ET10:30 p.m. SLSTHouston Stadium, Houston, United States
June 30, 2026Round of 32: Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place4:30 p.m. ET2:00 a.m. SLSTBoston Stadium, Foxborough, United States
June 30, 2026Round of 32: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up9 p.m. ET6:30 a.m. SLSTMonterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed
June 30, 2026Round of 32: Group E runners up vs Group I runners-up1 p.m. ET10:30 p.m. SLSTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States
July 1, 2026Round of 32: Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place5 p.m. ET2:30 a.m. SLSTNew York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States
July 1, 2026Round of 32: Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place9 p.m. ET6:30 a.m. SLSTMexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
July 1, 2026Round of 32: Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place12 p.m. ET9:30 p.m. SLSTAtlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States
July 2, 2026Round of 32: Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place4 p.m. ET1:30 a.m. SLSTSeattle Stadium, Seattle, United States
July 2, 2026Round of 32: Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place8 p.m. ET5:30 a.m. SLSTSan Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States
July 3, 2026Round of 32: Group H winners vs Group J runners-up3 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTLos Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States
July 3, 2026Round of 32: Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up7 p.m. ET4:30 a.m. SLSTToronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada
July 3, 2026Round of 32: Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place11 p.m. ET8:30 a.m. SLSTBC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
July 3, 2026Round of 32: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up2 p.m. ET11:30 p.m. SLSTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States
July 4, 2026Round of 32: Group J winners vs Group H runners-up6 p.m. ET3:30 a.m. SLSTMiami Stadium, Miami, United States
July 4, 2026Round of 32: Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place9:30 p.m. ET7:00 a.m. SLSTKansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States
July 4, 2026Round of 16: Winner match 73 vs Winner match 751 p.m. ET10:30 p.m. SLSTHouston Stadium, Houston, United States
July 5, 2026Round of 16: Winner match 74 vs Winner match 775 p.m. ET2:30 a.m. SLSTPhiladelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States
July 6, 2026Round of 16: Winner match 76 vs Winner match 784 p.m. ET1:30 a.m. SLSTNew York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States
July 6, 2026Round of 16: Winner match 79 vs Winner match 808 p.m. ET5:30 a.m. SLSTMexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
July 7, 2026Round of 16: Winner match 83 vs Winner match 843 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States
July 7, 2026Round of 16: Winner match 81 vs Winner match 828 p.m. ET5:30 a.m. SLSTSeattle Stadium, Seattle, United States
July 7, 2026Round of 16: Winner match 86 vs Winner match 8812 p.m. ET9:30 p.m. SLSTAtlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States
July 8, 2026Round of 16: Winner match 85 vs Winner match 874 p.m. ET1:30 a.m. SLSTBC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
July 10, 2026Quarter-final: Winner match 89 vs Winner match 904 p.m. ET1:30 a.m. SLSTBoston Stadium, Foxborough, United States
July 11, 2026Quarter-final: Winner match 93 vs Winner match 943 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTLos Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States
July 12, 2026Quarter-final: Winner match 91 vs Winner match 925 p.m. ET2:30 a.m. SLSTMiami Stadium, Miami, United States
July 12, 2026Quarter-final: Winner match 95 vs Winner match 969 p.m. ET6:30 a.m. SLSTKansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States
July 15, 2026Semi-final: Winner match 97 vs Winner match 983 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States
July 16, 2026Semi-final: Winner match 99 vs Winner match 1003 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTAtlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States
July 19, 2026Third-place playoff: Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 1025 p.m. ET2:30 a.m. SLSTMiami Stadium, Miami, United States
July 20, 2026Final: Winner match 101 vs Winner match 1023 p.m. ET12:30 a.m. SLSTNew York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States

Knockout kickoffs in Sri Lanka range from 9:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. SLST. The cleanest slots land at 9:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m., and 12:30 a.m., while the hardest alarms come at 5:30 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 7:00 a.m., and 8:30 a.m. SLST. The final stays in the overnight bracket because it starts at 12:30 a.m. SLST on July 20.

Viewing Tips for Sri Lanka Fans

The cleanest live Sri Lanka window on June 27 starts at 12:30 a.m. SLST. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule remains the fastest ET cross-check once final group standings and knockout opponents settle. The 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. starts work better for early risers than for late-night viewers.

Sri Lanka coverage is promoted through Maharaja Media Network channels, with SLT-MOBITEL also marketing tournament access through PEOTV and PEO MOBILE. The FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast guide helps viewers compare confirmed TV and streaming routes before kickoff. Local viewers should still check daily listings before the overnight and morning windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match kick off in Sri Lanka?

Mexico vs South Africa kicks off at 12:30 a.m. SLST on June 12. That is the first local Sri Lanka start of the tournament.

What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in Sri Lanka Time?

The final starts at 12:30 a.m. SLST on July 20. New York New Jersey Stadium hosts that title match in East Rutherford.

How many hours is Sri Lanka ahead of Eastern Time?

Sri Lanka is nine hours and 30 minutes ahead of Eastern Time during the FIFA World Cup 2026 because SLST is UTC+5:30 and ET is UTC-4.

Where can fans in Sri Lanka watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live?

Sri Lanka coverage is promoted through Maharaja Media Network channels, PEOTV, and PEO MOBILE. Fans should still check daily listings close to kickoff.

Sri Lanka viewers now have a clear SLST view of the June 27 morning match windows. The 12:30 a.m., 5:30 a.m., and 8:30 a.m. starts shape the next live football stretch.

Track every kickoff time and fixture update at FWCLive.com.

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