FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in West Africa Time
Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in West Africa Time, from Germany vs Curacao on June 14 to the July 19 final.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Sunday slate starts with Germany vs Curacao at 6:00 p.m. WAT on June 14 and then shifts deeper into the night. Netherlands vs Japan follows at 9:00 p.m. WAT, Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador lands at 12:00 a.m. WAT on Monday, and Sweden vs Tunisia closes that stretch at 3:00 a.m. WAT. One dedicated West Africa schedule matters because a clean evening start can still turn into an overnight finish.
Timeanddate lists Lagos on WAT at UTC+1 all year with no daylight saving change in 2026. No WAT nation reached the finals, yet West African interest stays high because Côte d'Ivoire, Tunisia, Senegal, Egypt, and Morocco keep pulling regional attention into the late windows. Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador is the nearest African checkpoint at 12:00 a.m. WAT on June 15, Spain vs Cabo Verde follows at 5:00 p.m. WAT the same day, and Belgium vs Egypt starts at 8:00 p.m. WAT.
West Africa Time uses WAT at UTC+1 through the World Cup. Germany vs Curacao starts at 6:00 p.m. WAT on Sunday, June 14, the late Sunday slate runs to 3:00 a.m. WAT on Monday, and the final starts at 8:00 p.m. WAT on July 19. Lagos and other WAT cities stay five hours ahead of New York during the tournament.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Kickoff Times in West Africa (WAT)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1).
| Date (Local) | Match | ET Kickoff | WAT Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 12, 2026 | Korea Republic vs Czechia | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WAT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 12, 2026 | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 13, 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Qatar vs Switzerland | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Australia vs Türkiye | 12 a.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. WAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 14, 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. WAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Netherlands vs Japan | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. WAT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Sweden vs Tunisia | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WAT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 15, 2026 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | 12 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. WAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Belgium vs Egypt | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WAT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | IR Iran vs New Zealand | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | France vs Senegal | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Iraq vs Norway | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Austria vs Jordan | 12 a.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. WAT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. WAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | England vs Croatia | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Ghana vs Panama | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. WAT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 18, 2026 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WAT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 18, 2026 | Czechia vs South Africa | 12 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. WAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Canada vs Qatar | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 19, 2026 | Mexico vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 19, 2026 | USA vs Australia | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti | 8:30 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. WAT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 11 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. WAT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. WAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WAT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 21, 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. WAT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Tunisia vs Japan | 12 a.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. WAT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 21, 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 12 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. WAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Belgium vs IR Iran | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WAT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | New Zealand vs Egypt | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 22, 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. WAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | France vs Iraq | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. WAT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Norway vs Senegal | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. WAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria | 11 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. WAT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. WAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | England vs Ghana | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Panama vs Croatia | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. WAT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Colombia vs Congo DR | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WAT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 24, 2026 | Switzerland vs Canada | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WAT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Czechia vs Mexico | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 25, 2026 | South Africa vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 25, 2026 | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WAT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Japan vs Sweden | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. WAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. WAT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Türkiye vs USA | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Paraguay vs Australia | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WAT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Norway vs France | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Senegal vs Iraq | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. WAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. WAT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 27, 2026 | Egypt vs IR Iran | 11 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. WAT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | New Zealand vs Belgium | 11 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. WAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Panama vs England | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. WAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Croatia vs Ghana | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. WAT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. WAT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. WAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WAT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Jordan vs Argentina | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Times in West Africa (WAT)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1).
| Date (Local) | Round | ET Kickoff | WAT Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | 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 | 6:00 p.m. WAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 29, 2026 | Round of 32: Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place | 4:30 p.m. ET | 9:30 p.m. WAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | 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 | 6:00 p.m. WAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. WAT | 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 | 2:00 a.m. WAT | 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 | 5:00 p.m. WAT | 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 | 9:00 p.m. WAT | 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 | 1:00 a.m. WAT | 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 | 8:00 p.m. WAT | 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 | 12:00 a.m. WAT | 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 | 4:00 a.m. WAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | 2 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. WAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WAT | 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 | 2:30 a.m. WAT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. WAT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. WAT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WAT | 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 | 1:00 a.m. WAT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. WAT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | 12 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. WAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WAT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 9, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WAT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| July 10, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 11, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. WAT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 12, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WAT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 14, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 15, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 18, 2026 | Third-place playoff: Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. WAT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Final: Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WAT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
West Africa gets one of the more balanced African knockout calendars. The earliest knockout ties land at 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. WAT, while the latest matches move to 2:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m., 3:30 a.m., and 5:00 a.m. WAT. The final stays in a clean Sunday night slot because it starts at 8:00 p.m. WAT on July 19.
Viewing Tips for West Africa Fans
The easiest live WAT window usually sits between 6:00 p.m. and midnight, because many East Coast fixtures still fit the same evening. The hardest stretch comes after midnight once the later matches drift toward 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. finishes, so sleep planning still matters if you want the full bracket live. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule remains the fastest ET cross-check once knockout pairings lock in.
West Africa already has a clearer rights picture than many neutral regions. The Nigeria World Cup 2026 broadcasting guide shows how the local market is set up around the regional package, and New World TV World Cup 2026 coverage remains the strongest named route if you want the core rights holder across much of the belt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the next FIFA World Cup 2026 match in West Africa Time?
Germany vs Curacao kicks off at 6:00 p.m. WAT on Sunday, June 14. West Africa then gets Netherlands vs Japan at 9:00 p.m. WAT and Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador at 12:00 a.m. WAT on Monday.
What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in West Africa Time?
The final starts at 8:00 p.m. WAT on July 19. New York New Jersey Stadium hosts that title match in East Rutherford.
Does West Africa Time change clocks during the FIFA World Cup 2026?
No. Cities such as Lagos stay on WAT through the full tournament and do not use daylight saving time in 2026.
Where can fans in West Africa watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live?
The answer depends on the country, yet New World TV remains the core regional rights family and some markets also list local free-to-air or secondary pay-TV routes.
West Africa viewers now move into one of the more balanced Sunday windows in the tournament. Germany vs Curacao starts the next run at 6:00 p.m. WAT, yet the African-relevant stretch still reaches midnight with Côte d'Ivoire and then 3:00 a.m. with Tunisia. A fixed WAT schedule keeps that full sequence easier to manage.
Keep each matchday pinned here before the next kickoff or broadcast switch. FWCLive.com will keep the West Africa times aligned with the live tournament calendar.
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