FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Tajikistan Time
Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in Tajikistan Time, from the first midnight starts to the July 20 final.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 lands in a midnight and breakfast viewing pattern for Tajikistan because Dushanbe sits nine hours ahead of New York through the tournament. Qatar vs Switzerland starts at 12:00 a.m. TJT on June 14, then Brazil vs Morocco follows at 3:00 a.m., Haiti vs Scotland at 6:00 a.m., and Australia vs Turkiye at 9:00 a.m. That one morning already covers almost every difficult watch pattern the tournament creates.
Timeanddate lists Dushanbe on Tajikistan Time at UTC+5 all year with no daylight saving change in 2026. That stable offset also works for Khujand, Kulob, Bokhtar, and Tursunzoda through the same match period. Germany vs Curacao lands at 10:00 p.m. TJT on June 14, then Netherlands vs Japan starts at 1:00 a.m. on June 15. Those back-to-back date changes are where a fixed TJT list saves the most effort.
Tajikistan uses TJT at UTC+5 through the full World Cup. Qatar vs Switzerland is the next kickoff in Tajikistan at 12:00 a.m. TJT on Sunday, June 14. Germany vs Curacao then starts at 10:00 p.m. TJT on June 14, and the final begins at 12:00 a.m. TJT on Monday, July 20. One local schedule keeps the midnight flips easier to follow.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Kickoff Times in Tajikistan (TJT)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Tajikistan Time (UTC+5).
| Date (Local) | Match | ET Kickoff | TJT Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 12, 2026 | Korea Republic vs Czechia | 10 p.m. ET | 7:00 a.m. TJT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 13, 2026 | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 13, 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | 9 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. TJT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Qatar vs Switzerland | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. TJT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | 9 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. TJT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Australia vs Türkiye | 12 a.m. ET | 9:00 a.m. TJT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 14, 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | 1 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. TJT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Netherlands vs Japan | 4 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. TJT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | 7 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. TJT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Sweden vs Tunisia | 10 p.m. ET | 7:00 a.m. TJT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 15, 2026 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | 12 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. TJT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Belgium vs Egypt | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 6 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. TJT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | IR Iran vs New Zealand | 9 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. TJT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | France vs Senegal | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Iraq vs Norway | 6 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. TJT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | 9 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. TJT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Austria vs Jordan | 12 a.m. ET | 9:00 a.m. TJT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | 1 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. TJT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | England vs Croatia | 4 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. TJT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Ghana vs Panama | 7 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. TJT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 18, 2026 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 10 p.m. ET | 7:00 a.m. TJT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 18, 2026 | Czechia vs South Africa | 12 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. TJT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Canada vs Qatar | 6 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. TJT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 19, 2026 | Mexico vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. TJT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 20, 2026 | USA vs Australia | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. TJT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti | 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 a.m. TJT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 11 p.m. ET | 8:00 a.m. TJT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | 1 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. TJT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. TJT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 21, 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 8 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. TJT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Tunisia vs Japan | 12 a.m. ET | 9:00 a.m. TJT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 21, 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 12 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. TJT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | Belgium vs IR Iran | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | 6 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. TJT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | New Zealand vs Egypt | 9 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. TJT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 22, 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | 1 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. TJT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | France vs Iraq | 5 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. TJT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Norway vs Senegal | 8 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. TJT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria | 11 p.m. ET | 8:00 a.m. TJT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 1 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. TJT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | England vs Ghana | 4 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. TJT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Panama vs Croatia | 7 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. TJT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Colombia vs Congo DR | 10 p.m. ET | 7:00 a.m. TJT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 25, 2026 | Switzerland vs Canada | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 25, 2026 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | 6 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. TJT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | 6 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. TJT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Czechia vs Mexico | 9 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. TJT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 25, 2026 | South Africa vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. TJT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 26, 2026 | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. TJT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | 4 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. TJT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Japan vs Sweden | 7 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. TJT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. TJT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Türkiye vs USA | 10 p.m. ET | 7:00 a.m. TJT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Paraguay vs Australia | 10 p.m. ET | 7:00 a.m. TJT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Norway vs France | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Senegal vs Iraq | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. TJT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | 8 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. TJT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 27, 2026 | Egypt vs IR Iran | 11 p.m. ET | 8:00 a.m. TJT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | New Zealand vs Belgium | 11 p.m. ET | 8:00 a.m. TJT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 28, 2026 | Panama vs England | 5 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. TJT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Croatia vs Ghana | 5 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. TJT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. TJT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. TJT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | 10 p.m. ET | 7:00 a.m. TJT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Jordan vs Argentina | 10 p.m. ET | 7:00 a.m. TJT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Times in Tajikistan (TJT)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Tajikistan Time (UTC+5).
| Date (Local) | Round | ET Kickoff | TJT Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | 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 | 10:00 p.m. TJT | 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 | 1:30 a.m. TJT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | 9 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. TJT | 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 | 10:00 p.m. TJT | 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 | 2:00 a.m. TJT | 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 | 6:00 a.m. TJT | 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 | 9:00 p.m. TJT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 2, 2026 | Round of 32: Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place | 4 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. TJT | 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 | 5:00 a.m. TJT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group H winners vs Group J runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | 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 | 4:00 a.m. TJT | 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 | 8:00 a.m. TJT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | 2 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. TJT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 32: Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | 6 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. TJT | 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 | 6:30 a.m. TJT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | 1 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. TJT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | 5 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. TJT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | 4 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. TJT | 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 | 5:00 a.m. TJT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | 8 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. TJT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | 12 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. TJT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 8, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | 4 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. TJT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 10, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | 4 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. TJT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| July 11, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 12, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | 5 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. TJT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 12, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | 9 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. TJT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 15, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 16, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Third-place playoff: Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | 5 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. TJT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 20, 2026 | Final: Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | 3 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. TJT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
Tajikistan gets knockout starts from 9:00 p.m. TJT through 9:00 a.m. TJT. The smoothest matches stay late in the evening, while the toughest ties spill into dawn. Most knockout games still cluster between 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. TJT. The final remains a 12:00 a.m. TJT midnight watch on July 20.
Viewing Tips for Tajikistan Fans
The easiest live Tajikistan watch window usually sits between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. TJT, because those starts keep the night compact before the dawn band begins. The hardest stretch runs from 3:00 a.m. through 9:00 a.m., so replay planning matters on back-to-back workdays. The Tajikistan World Cup 2026 broadcasting guide remains the safest local rights check before the next round starts.
Varzish TV is the clearest named route attached to Tajikistan's tournament setup, while public schedule detail can still tighten closer to kickoff. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule remains the fastest ET comparison when you want the original host-time listing, and the live score tracker helps on the heaviest overnight cards when full-match viewing is not practical. That combination covers the local plan and the live follow option together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the next FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Tajikistan?
Qatar vs Switzerland kicks off at 12:00 a.m. TJT on Sunday, June 14. Brazil vs Morocco follows at 3:00 a.m. TJT and Haiti vs Scotland starts at 6:00 a.m. TJT.
What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in Tajikistan Time?
The final starts at 12:00 a.m. TJT on Monday, July 20. New York New Jersey Stadium hosts that title match in East Rutherford.
Does Tajikistan change clocks during the FIFA World Cup 2026?
No. Tajikistan stays on TJT during the full tournament and does not use daylight saving time in 2026.
Where can fans in Tajikistan watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live?
Tajikistan viewers should track the Varzish TV route through the local broadcasting setup, then confirm final television and streaming listings before each matchday.
Tajikistan viewers now have one TJT schedule that keeps the midnight kickoffs, breakfast starts, and knockout windows in one place. That makes the next date rollover much easier to read before a packed matchday.
Keep each matchday pinned here before the next kickoff or lineup drop. FWCLive.com will keep the Tajikistan times aligned with the live tournament calendar.
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