FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in UAE Time
Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in UAE time after the June 25 ET slate, from midnight GST fixtures to the July 19 final.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 UAE schedule now moves into a heavy overnight group-stage finish. Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire and Ecuador vs Germany start at 12:00 a.m. GST on Friday, June 26. Japan vs Sweden and Tunisia vs Netherlands follow at 3:00 a.m. GST, while USA vs Turkiye and Paraguay vs Australia start at 6:00 a.m. GST.
Timeanddate lists Dubai on Gulf Standard Time at UTC+4 with no daylight saving change in 2026. Abu Dhabi and Sharjah share the same offset, so every UAE city keeps one fixed World Cup conversion. That setup puts the Emirates eight hours ahead of ET during June and July.
The United Arab Emirates did not qualify for the finals, so the strongest local interest now sits with Arab-region teams, global contenders, and knockout bracket movement. The June 26 GST slate matters because Group E, Group F, and Group D all close key qualification races. beIN Sports carries World Cup coverage across the MENA region, so UAE viewers can plan around one confirmed rights holder before the overnight run.
The United Arab Emirates uses Gulf Standard Time at UTC+4 all year. Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire and Ecuador vs Germany start at 12:00 a.m. GST on Friday, June 26. Japan vs Sweden and Tunisia vs Netherlands follow at 3:00 a.m. GST, then USA vs Turkiye and Paraguay vs Australia start at 6:00 a.m. GST.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Kickoff Times in UAE (GST)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4).
| Date (Local) | Match | ET Kickoff | GST Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 12, 2026 | Korea Republic vs Czechia | 10 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. GST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 12, 2026 | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 13, 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | 9 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. GST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Qatar vs Switzerland | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. GST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | 9 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. GST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Australia vs Turkiye | 12 a.m. ET | 8:00 a.m. GST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 14, 2026 | Germany vs Curacao | 1 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. GST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Netherlands vs Japan | 4 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. GST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Cote d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | 7 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. GST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Sweden vs Tunisia | 10 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. GST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 15, 2026 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | 12 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. GST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Belgium vs Egypt | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 6 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. GST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | IR Iran vs New Zealand | 9 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. GST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | France vs Senegal | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Iraq vs Norway | 6 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. GST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | 9 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. GST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Austria vs Jordan | 12 a.m. ET | 8:00 a.m. GST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | 1 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. GST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | England vs Croatia | 4 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. GST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Ghana vs Panama | 7 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. GST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 18, 2026 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 10 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. GST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 18, 2026 | Czechia vs South Africa | 12 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. GST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Canada vs Qatar | 6 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. GST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 19, 2026 | Mexico vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. GST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 19, 2026 | USA vs Australia | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. GST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti | 8:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. GST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Turkiye vs Paraguay | 11 p.m. ET | 7:00 a.m. GST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | 1 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. GST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Germany vs Cote d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. GST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 21, 2026 | Ecuador vs Curacao | 8 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. GST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Tunisia vs Japan | 12 a.m. ET | 8:00 a.m. GST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 21, 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 12 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. GST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Belgium vs IR Iran | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | 6 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. GST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | New Zealand vs Egypt | 9 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. GST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 22, 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | 1 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. GST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | France vs Iraq | 5 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. GST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Norway vs Senegal | 8 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. GST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria | 11 p.m. ET | 7:00 a.m. GST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 1 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. GST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | England vs Ghana | 4 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. GST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Panama vs Croatia | 7 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. GST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Colombia vs Congo DR | 10 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. GST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 24, 2026 | Switzerland vs Canada | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | 6 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. GST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | 6 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. GST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Czechia vs Mexico | 9 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. GST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 25, 2026 | South Africa vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. GST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 26, 2026 | Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. GST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | 4 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. GST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Japan vs Sweden | 7 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. GST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. GST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Turkiye vs USA | 10 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. GST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Paraguay vs Australia | 10 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. GST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Norway vs France | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Senegal vs Iraq | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. GST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | 8 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. GST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 27, 2026 | Egypt vs IR Iran | 11 p.m. ET | 7:00 a.m. GST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | New Zealand vs Belgium | 11 p.m. ET | 7:00 a.m. GST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 28, 2026 | Panama vs England | 5 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. GST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Croatia vs Ghana | 5 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. GST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 p.m. ET | 3:30 a.m. GST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 p.m. ET | 3:30 a.m. GST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | 10 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. GST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Jordan vs Argentina | 10 p.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. GST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Times in UAE (GST)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4).
| Date (Local) | Round | ET Kickoff | GST Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | 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 | 9:00 p.m. GST | 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 | 12:30 a.m. GST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | 9 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. GST | 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 | 9:00 p.m. GST | 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 | 1:00 a.m. GST | 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 | 5:00 a.m. GST | 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 | 8:00 p.m. GST | 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 | 12:00 a.m. GST | 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 | 4:00 a.m. GST | 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 | 11:00 p.m. GST | 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 | 3:00 a.m. GST | 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 | 7:00 a.m. GST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | 2 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. GST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 32: Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | 6 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. GST | 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 | 5:30 a.m. GST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | 1 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. GST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | 5 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. GST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | 4 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. GST | 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 | 4:00 a.m. GST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | 8 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. GST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | 12 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. GST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 8, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | 4 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. GST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 10, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | 4 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. GST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| July 10, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 12, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | 5 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. GST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 12, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | 9 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. GST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 14, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 15, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Third-place playoff: Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | 5 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. GST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Final: Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | 3 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
The UAE gets a demanding knockout spread. The earliest round-of-32 and quarter-final kickoffs land at 8:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. GST, while the latest ties move to 5:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m., 6:30 a.m., and 8:00 a.m. GST. The final is one of the cleaner appointments because it starts at 11:00 p.m. GST on July 19.
Viewing Tips for UAE Fans
The cleanest UAE live window on June 26 starts at midnight, because the Group E matches arrive before the deeper morning stretch. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule remains the fastest ET cross-check once final group standings and knockout opponents settle.
UAE viewers who want a headline fixture should mark USA vs Turkiye at 6:00 a.m. GST, since the United States national team has already reached the knockout round. The FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast guide helps fans compare confirmed TV and streaming routes before late kickoffs. beIN Sports, beIN CONNECT, and TOD remain the main UAE viewing routes for full tournament coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time did the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match kick off in the UAE?
Mexico vs South Africa kicked off at 11:00 p.m. GST on June 11. That was the first local UAE start of the tournament.
What time is the next World Cup 2026 match in UAE time?
Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire and Ecuador vs Germany are the next World Cup 2026 matches in UAE time. Both start at 12:00 a.m. GST on Friday, June 26.
Does the United Arab Emirates change clocks during FIFA World Cup 2026?
No. The UAE stays on Gulf Standard Time at UTC+4 throughout the full tournament and does not observe daylight saving time.
Where can fans in the United Arab Emirates watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live?
UAE viewers can watch FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage through beIN Sports. beIN CONNECT and TOD are the main digital routes for full live coverage.
United Arab Emirates viewers now have a clear June 26 GST slate after the tournament moved deeper into the group-stage finish. The midnight, 3:00 a.m., and 6:00 a.m. windows carry six matches across three groups. A fixed GST schedule keeps each overnight kickoff easy to track.
Track every kickoff time and fixture update at FWCLive.com.
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