FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Sweden Time

Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in Sweden time after the 5-1 start, from Netherlands on June 20 to the July 19 final.

Shakir Ali By Shakir Ali

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 has already given Sweden one huge overnight result. Blagult beat Tunisia 5-1 at 4:00 a.m. CEST on Monday, June 15, Netherlands vs Sweden now lands at 7:00 p.m. CEST on Saturday, June 20, and Japan vs Sweden follows at 1:00 a.m. CEST on Friday, June 26. The final still lands cleanly at 9:00 p.m. CEST on Sunday, July 19.

Timeanddate keeps Stockholm on CEST until October 25, 2026, so one fixed summer schedule covers every Sweden kickoff. FIFA's match centre sets Netherlands vs Sweden for Houston at 17:00 local time on June 20, which converts to 7:00 p.m. in Sweden, and the Dutch arrive after a 2-2 draw with Japan. Sweden's opener also came with stronger attacking signals because Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak both featured heavily in the five-goal win.

Local interest stays fixed on the Sweden national team because Group F shifted hard on the first night. FIFA's report says Sweden hit Tunisia for five, while the draw in Dallas means Blagult can take real control of the section with another result against the Netherlands. A Sweden-specific schedule page answers that search better because it combines the Swedish clock, the updated group picture, and the viewing route in one place.

Sweden uses CEST at UTC+2 through the full World Cup window. Blagult beat Tunisia 5-1 on Monday, June 15, Netherlands vs Sweden is next at 7:00 p.m. CEST on Saturday, June 20, Japan vs Sweden starts at 1:00 a.m. CEST on Friday, June 26, and the final begins at 9:00 p.m. CEST on Sunday, July 19.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Kickoff Times in Sweden (CEST)

All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Sweden Time (CEST, UTC+2).

Date (Local)MatchET KickoffCEST KickoffVenue
June 11, 2026Mexico vs South Africa3 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTMexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
June 12, 2026Korea Republic vs Czechia10 p.m. ET4:00 a.m. CESTGuadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed
June 12, 2026Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina3 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTToronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada
June 13, 2026USA vs Paraguay9 p.m. ET3:00 a.m. CESTLos Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States
June 13, 2026Qatar vs Switzerland3 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTSan Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States
June 14, 2026Brazil vs Morocco6 p.m. ET12:00 a.m. CESTNew York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States
June 14, 2026Haiti vs Scotland9 p.m. ET3:00 a.m. CESTBoston Stadium, Foxborough, United States
June 14, 2026Australia vs Türkiye12 a.m. ET6:00 a.m. CESTBC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
June 14, 2026Germany vs Curaçao1 p.m. ET7:00 p.m. CESTHouston Stadium, Houston, United States
June 14, 2026Netherlands vs Japan4 p.m. ET10:00 p.m. CESTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States
June 15, 2026Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador7 p.m. ET1:00 a.m. CESTPhiladelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States
June 15, 2026Sweden vs Tunisia10 p.m. ET4:00 a.m. CESTMonterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed
June 15, 2026Spain vs Cabo Verde12 p.m. ET6:00 p.m. CESTAtlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States
June 15, 2026Belgium vs Egypt3 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTSeattle Stadium, Seattle, United States
June 16, 2026Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay6 p.m. ET12:00 a.m. CESTMiami Stadium, Miami, United States
June 16, 2026IR Iran vs New Zealand9 p.m. ET3:00 a.m. CESTLos Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States
June 16, 2026France vs Senegal3 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTNew York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States
June 17, 2026Iraq vs Norway6 p.m. ET12:00 a.m. CESTBoston Stadium, Foxborough, United States
June 17, 2026Argentina vs Algeria9 p.m. ET3:00 a.m. CESTKansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States
June 17, 2026Austria vs Jordan12 a.m. ET6:00 a.m. CESTSan Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States
June 17, 2026Portugal vs Congo DR1 p.m. ET7:00 p.m. CESTHouston Stadium, Houston, United States
June 17, 2026England vs Croatia4 p.m. ET10:00 p.m. CESTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States
June 18, 2026Ghana vs Panama7 p.m. ET1:00 a.m. CESTToronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada
June 18, 2026Uzbekistan vs Colombia10 p.m. ET4:00 a.m. CESTMexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
June 18, 2026Czechia vs South Africa12 p.m. ET6:00 p.m. CESTAtlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States
June 18, 2026Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina3 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTLos Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States
June 19, 2026Canada vs Qatar6 p.m. ET12:00 a.m. CESTBC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
June 19, 2026Mexico vs Korea Republic9 p.m. ET3:00 a.m. CESTGuadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed
June 19, 2026USA vs Australia3 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTSeattle Stadium, Seattle, United States
June 20, 2026Scotland vs Morocco6 p.m. ET12:00 a.m. CESTBoston Stadium, Foxborough, United States
June 20, 2026Brazil vs Haiti8:30 p.m. ET2:30 a.m. CESTPhiladelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States
June 20, 2026Türkiye vs Paraguay11 p.m. ET5:00 a.m. CESTSan Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States
June 20, 2026Netherlands vs Sweden1 p.m. ET7:00 p.m. CESTHouston Stadium, Houston, United States
June 20, 2026Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire4 p.m. ET10:00 p.m. CESTToronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada
June 21, 2026Ecuador vs Curaçao8 p.m. ET2:00 a.m. CESTKansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States
June 21, 2026Tunisia vs Japan12 a.m. ET6:00 a.m. CESTMonterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed
June 21, 2026Spain vs Saudi Arabia12 p.m. ET6:00 p.m. CESTAtlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States
June 21, 2026Belgium vs IR Iran3 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTLos Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States
June 22, 2026Uruguay vs Cabo Verde6 p.m. ET12:00 a.m. CESTMiami Stadium, Miami, United States
June 22, 2026New Zealand vs Egypt9 p.m. ET3:00 a.m. CESTBC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
June 22, 2026Argentina vs Austria1 p.m. ET7:00 p.m. CESTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States
June 22, 2026France vs Iraq5 p.m. ET11:00 p.m. CESTPhiladelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States
June 23, 2026Norway vs Senegal8 p.m. ET2:00 a.m. CESTNew York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States
June 23, 2026Jordan vs Algeria11 p.m. ET5:00 a.m. CESTSan Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States
June 23, 2026Portugal vs Uzbekistan1 p.m. ET7:00 p.m. CESTHouston Stadium, Houston, United States
June 23, 2026England vs Ghana4 p.m. ET10:00 p.m. CESTBoston Stadium, Foxborough, United States
June 24, 2026Panama vs Croatia7 p.m. ET1:00 a.m. CESTToronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada
June 24, 2026Colombia vs Congo DR10 p.m. ET4:00 a.m. CESTGuadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed
June 24, 2026Switzerland vs Canada3 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTBC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
June 24, 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar3 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTSeattle Stadium, Seattle, United States
June 25, 2026Scotland vs Brazil6 p.m. ET12:00 a.m. CESTMiami Stadium, Miami, United States
June 25, 2026Morocco vs Haiti6 p.m. ET12:00 a.m. CESTAtlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States
June 25, 2026Czechia vs Mexico9 p.m. ET3:00 a.m. CESTMexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
June 25, 2026South Africa vs Korea Republic9 p.m. ET3:00 a.m. CESTMonterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed
June 25, 2026Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire4 p.m. ET10:00 p.m. CESTPhiladelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States
June 25, 2026Ecuador vs Germany4 p.m. ET10:00 p.m. CESTNew York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States
June 26, 2026Japan vs Sweden7 p.m. ET1:00 a.m. CESTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States
June 26, 2026Tunisia vs Netherlands7 p.m. ET1:00 a.m. CESTKansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States
June 26, 2026Türkiye vs USA10 p.m. ET4:00 a.m. CESTLos Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States
June 26, 2026Paraguay vs Australia10 p.m. ET4:00 a.m. CESTSan Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States
June 26, 2026Norway vs France3 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTBoston Stadium, Foxborough, United States
June 26, 2026Senegal vs Iraq3 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTToronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada
June 27, 2026Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia8 p.m. ET2:00 a.m. CESTHouston Stadium, Houston, United States
June 27, 2026Uruguay vs Spain8 p.m. ET2:00 a.m. CESTGuadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed
June 27, 2026Egypt vs IR Iran11 p.m. ET5:00 a.m. CESTSeattle Stadium, Seattle, United States
June 27, 2026New Zealand vs Belgium11 p.m. ET5:00 a.m. CESTBC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
June 27, 2026Panama vs England5 p.m. ET11:00 p.m. CESTNew York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States
June 27, 2026Croatia vs Ghana5 p.m. ET11:00 p.m. CESTPhiladelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States
June 28, 2026Colombia vs Portugal7:30 p.m. ET1:30 a.m. CESTMiami Stadium, Miami, United States
June 28, 2026Congo DR vs Uzbekistan7:30 p.m. ET1:30 a.m. CESTAtlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States
June 28, 2026Algeria vs Austria10 p.m. ET4:00 a.m. CESTKansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States
June 28, 2026Jordan vs Argentina10 p.m. ET4:00 a.m. CESTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States

FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Times in Sweden (CEST)

All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Sweden Time (CEST, UTC+2).

Date (Local)RoundET KickoffCEST KickoffVenue
June 28, 2026Round of 32: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up3 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTLos Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States
June 29, 2026Round of 32: Group C winners vs Group F runners-up1 p.m. ET7:00 p.m. CESTHouston Stadium, Houston, United States
June 29, 2026Round of 32: Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place4:30 p.m. ET10:30 p.m. CESTBoston Stadium, Foxborough, United States
June 30, 2026Round of 32: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up9 p.m. ET3:00 a.m. CESTMonterrey 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. ET7:00 p.m. CESTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States
June 30, 2026Round of 32: Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place5 p.m. ET11:00 p.m. CESTNew 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. ET3:00 a.m. CESTMexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
July 1, 2026Round of 32: Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place12 p.m. ET6:00 p.m. CESTAtlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States
July 1, 2026Round of 32: Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place4 p.m. ET10:00 p.m. CESTSeattle Stadium, Seattle, United States
July 2, 2026Round of 32: Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place8 p.m. ET2:00 a.m. CESTSan Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States
July 2, 2026Round of 32: Group H winners vs Group J runners-up3 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTLos Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States
July 3, 2026Round of 32: Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up7 p.m. ET1:00 a.m. CESTToronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada
July 3, 2026Round of 32: Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place11 p.m. ET5:00 a.m. CESTBC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
July 3, 2026Round of 32: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up2 p.m. ET8:00 p.m. CESTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States
July 4, 2026Round of 32: Group J winners vs Group H runners-up6 p.m. ET12:00 a.m. CESTMiami Stadium, Miami, United States
July 4, 2026Round of 32: Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place9:30 p.m. ET3:30 a.m. CESTKansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States
July 4, 2026Round of 16: Winner match 73 vs Winner match 751 p.m. ET7:00 p.m. CESTHouston Stadium, Houston, United States
July 4, 2026Round of 16: Winner match 74 vs Winner match 775 p.m. ET11:00 p.m. CESTPhiladelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States
July 5, 2026Round of 16: Winner match 76 vs Winner match 784 p.m. ET10:00 p.m. CESTNew York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States
July 6, 2026Round of 16: Winner match 79 vs Winner match 808 p.m. ET2:00 a.m. CESTMexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
July 6, 2026Round of 16: Winner match 83 vs Winner match 843 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States
July 7, 2026Round of 16: Winner match 81 vs Winner match 828 p.m. ET2:00 a.m. CESTSeattle Stadium, Seattle, United States
July 7, 2026Round of 16: Winner match 86 vs Winner match 8812 p.m. ET6:00 p.m. CESTAtlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States
July 7, 2026Round of 16: Winner match 85 vs Winner match 874 p.m. ET10:00 p.m. CESTBC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
July 9, 2026Quarter-final: Winner match 89 vs Winner match 904 p.m. ET10:00 p.m. CESTBoston Stadium, Foxborough, United States
July 10, 2026Quarter-final: Winner match 93 vs Winner match 943 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTLos Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States
July 11, 2026Quarter-final: Winner match 91 vs Winner match 925 p.m. ET11:00 p.m. CESTMiami Stadium, Miami, United States
July 12, 2026Quarter-final: Winner match 95 vs Winner match 969 p.m. ET3:00 a.m. CESTKansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States
July 14, 2026Semi-final: Winner match 97 vs Winner match 983 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTDallas Stadium, Dallas, United States
July 15, 2026Semi-final: Winner match 99 vs Winner match 1003 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTAtlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States
July 18, 2026Third-place playoff: Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 1025 p.m. ET11:00 p.m. CESTMiami Stadium, Miami, United States
July 19, 2026Final: Winner match 101 vs Winner match 1023 p.m. ET9:00 p.m. CESTNew York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States

Sweden gets a mixed 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 strong Sunday night event because it starts at 9:00 p.m. CEST on July 19.

Viewing Tips for Sweden Fans

Sweden viewers should plan around two very different live windows. The easiest match sits in prime time at 7:00 p.m. CEST against the Netherlands, while the tougher fixtures start at 1:00 a.m. or 4:00 a.m., so alarms and replay planning matter if you want the full bracket live. The Sweden World Cup 2026 broadcasting guide is the safest same-site market check before kickoff.

The Swedish rights split is already clear enough to plan around. SVT and TV4 share the full tournament, and current Swedish schedules place Sweden vs Tunisia on SVT, Netherlands vs Sweden on TV4, and Japan vs Sweden on SVT. The SVT World Cup 2026 TV coverage and TV4 Sweden World Cup 2026 TV coverage pages help you confirm each Sweden match before kickoff.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Sweden's next FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Sweden time?

Netherlands vs Sweden kicks off at 7:00 p.m. CEST on Saturday, June 20. Japan vs Sweden follows at 1:00 a.m. CEST on Friday, June 26.

What time was Sweden vs Tunisia in Swedish time at the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Sweden vs Tunisia started at 4:00 a.m. CEST on Monday, June 15. Sweden won the opening Group F match 5-1 in Monterrey.

What time is Netherlands vs Sweden in CEST at the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Netherlands vs Sweden starts at 7:00 p.m. CEST on Saturday, June 20. That second Group F match is scheduled for Houston Stadium.

What time is Japan vs Sweden in Sweden time?

Japan vs Sweden starts at 1:00 a.m. CEST on Friday, June 26. That final Group F match is the latest Sweden kickoff of the group stage.

What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in Sweden time?

The final starts at 9:00 p.m. CEST on Sunday, July 19. New York New Jersey Stadium hosts the title match.

Where can fans in Sweden watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live?

Sweden viewers should check SVT, SVT Play, TV4 Sweden, and TV4 Play first, because the local shared package and match-by-match split already point to those platforms.

Sweden viewers now move from the 5-1 opener into the strongest Group F test against the Netherlands. Netherlands vs Sweden lands at 7:00 p.m. CEST on Saturday, June 20, and Japan vs Sweden follows at 1:00 a.m. CEST on Friday, June 26. One fixed Sweden schedule keeps that route clear from opening win to group decider.

Keep each matchday saved here before the next kickoff or lineup update. FWCLive.com will keep the Sweden times aligned with the live tournament calendar.

Read Also: FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Netherlands Time (CEST)

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