Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule
Austria viewers get one dawn opener, one prime-time Group J headline match, and one overnight closer, with ORF and ServusTV splitting the free CEST route.
ORF and ServusTV control Austria's free World Cup 2026 route across television and streaming. Austria viewers can follow the tournament through ORF 1, ORF ON, ServusTV, and ServusTV On, with the 104 matches split evenly between the two broadcasters. The Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 TV schedule matters because Austria are back in the finals and active in Group J. One local page now keeps the channel split, kickoff times, and full tournament table together.
Mexico vs South Africa started the tournament at 9:00 p.m. CEST on Thursday, June 11. Austria open against Jordan at 6:00 a.m. CEST on Wednesday, June 17 before the Group J matches against Argentina on June 22 and Algeria on June 28. Those dates are easier to track with the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule. One Austria page now answers the local TV question without another conversion step.
Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 — Quick Facts
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official broadcaster | ORF and ServusTV |
| TV channel | ORF / Red Bull Media (ORF 1, ORF ON, ServusTV, and ServusTV On, with ORF carrying Austria's first and third group matches) |
| Streaming platform | ORF ON and ServusTV On |
| Free or paid | Free-to-air television and free streaming |
| Matches covered | All 104 matches |
| Commentary language | German |
| Opening match kickoff | June 11, 2026 — Mexico vs South Africa — 9:00 p.m. CEST — Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City |
| World Cup Final | July 19, 2026 — 9:00 p.m. CEST — New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Austria team qualified | Yes |
| Austria team group | Group J |
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Austria — TV and Online
On TV — ORF / ServusTV
ORF and ServusTV are the television routes Austria viewers should track for World Cup 2026. ORF's official tournament page confirms 52 live matches, including the opening match, the final, Austria vs Jordan, and Algeria vs Austria, while ServusTV's published split confirms the second Austria group match against Argentina. Rights ownership is already clear. The remaining daily task is checking which broadcaster holds each neutral fixture before kickoff.
Online and Mobile — ORF ON and ServusTV On
ORF ON is the main digital route for ORF's share, while ServusTV On covers the other half of the Austrian package. Both platforms already market their World Cup 2026 access, so the streaming answer is in place well before Austria's opener. Test both apps before the first matchday. That check matters because one Austria group match lands at dawn, one in prime time, and one deep overnight.
Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Match Schedule
All times use Central European Summer Time (CEST). Matches run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
| Date | Kickoff (CEST) | Match | Venue | Group / Stage | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — GROUP STAGE (June 11 – June 27, 2026) — | |||||
| Thursday, June 11 | 9:00 PM CEST | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | ORF / ServusTV |
| Friday, June 12 | 4:00 AM CEST | Korea Republic vs Czechia | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | ORF / ServusTV |
| Friday, June 12 | 9:00 PM CEST | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group B | ORF / ServusTV |
| Saturday, June 13 | 3:00 AM CEST | USA vs Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | ORF / ServusTV |
| Saturday, June 13 | 9:00 PM CEST | Qatar vs Switzerland | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group B | ORF / ServusTV |
| Sunday, June 14 | 12:00 AM CEST | Brazil vs Morocco | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group C | ORF / ServusTV |
| Sunday, June 14 | 3:00 AM CEST | Haiti vs Scotland | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | ORF / ServusTV |
| Sunday, June 14 | 6:00 AM CEST | Australia vs Türkiye | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group D | ORF / ServusTV |
| Sunday, June 14 | 7:00 PM CEST | Germany vs Curaçao | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group E | ORF / ServusTV |
| Sunday, June 14 | 10:00 PM CEST | Netherlands vs Japan | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | ORF / ServusTV |
| Monday, June 15 | 1:00 AM CEST | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | ORF / ServusTV |
| Monday, June 15 | 4:00 AM CEST | Sweden vs Tunisia | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | ORF / ServusTV |
| Monday, June 15 | 6:00 PM CEST | Spain vs Cabo Verde | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | ORF / ServusTV |
| Monday, June 15 | 9:00 PM CEST | Belgium vs Egypt | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | ORF / ServusTV |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 12:00 AM CEST | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | ORF / ServusTV |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 3:00 AM CEST | IR Iran vs New Zealand | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | ORF / ServusTV |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 9:00 PM CEST | France vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | ORF / ServusTV |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 12:00 AM CEST | Iraq vs Norway | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | ORF / ServusTV |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 3:00 AM CEST | Argentina vs Algeria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | ORF / ServusTV |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 6:00 AM CEST | Austria vs Jordan | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | ORF / ServusTV |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 7:00 PM CEST | Portugal vs Congo DR | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | ORF / ServusTV |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 10:00 PM CEST | England vs Croatia | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group L | ORF / ServusTV |
| Thursday, June 18 | 1:00 AM CEST | Ghana vs Panama | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | ORF / ServusTV |
| Thursday, June 18 | 4:00 AM CEST | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group K | ORF / ServusTV |
| Thursday, June 18 | 6:00 PM CEST | Czechia vs South Africa | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group A | ORF / ServusTV |
| Thursday, June 18 | 9:00 PM CEST | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group B | ORF / ServusTV |
| Friday, June 19 | 12:00 AM CEST | Canada vs Qatar | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | ORF / ServusTV |
| Friday, June 19 | 3:00 AM CEST | Mexico vs Korea Republic | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | ORF / ServusTV |
| Friday, June 19 | 9:00 PM CEST | USA vs Australia | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group D | ORF / ServusTV |
| Saturday, June 20 | 12:00 AM CEST | Scotland vs Morocco | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | ORF / ServusTV |
| Saturday, June 20 | 2:30 AM CEST | Brazil vs Haiti | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group C | ORF / ServusTV |
| Saturday, June 20 | 5:00 AM CEST | Türkiye vs Paraguay | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | ORF / ServusTV |
| Saturday, June 20 | 7:00 PM CEST | Netherlands vs Sweden | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group F | ORF / ServusTV |
| Saturday, June 20 | 10:00 PM CEST | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group E | ORF / ServusTV |
| Sunday, June 21 | 2:00 AM CEST | Ecuador vs Curaçao | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group E | ORF / ServusTV |
| Sunday, June 21 | 6:00 AM CEST | Tunisia vs Japan | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | ORF / ServusTV |
| Sunday, June 21 | 6:00 PM CEST | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | ORF / ServusTV |
| Sunday, June 21 | 9:00 PM CEST | Belgium vs IR Iran | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | ORF / ServusTV |
| Monday, June 22 | 12:00 AM CEST | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | ORF / ServusTV |
| Monday, June 22 | 3:00 AM CEST | New Zealand vs Egypt | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | ORF / ServusTV |
| Monday, June 22 | 7:00 PM CEST | Argentina vs Austria | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | ORF / ServusTV |
| Monday, June 22 | 11:00 PM CEST | France vs Iraq | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group I | ORF / ServusTV |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 2:00 AM CEST | Norway vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | ORF / ServusTV |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 5:00 AM CEST | Jordan vs Algeria | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | ORF / ServusTV |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 7:00 PM CEST | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | ORF / ServusTV |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 10:00 PM CEST | England vs Ghana | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group L | ORF / ServusTV |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 1:00 AM CEST | Panama vs Croatia | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | ORF / ServusTV |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 4:00 AM CEST | Colombia vs Congo DR | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group K | ORF / ServusTV |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 9:00 PM CEST | Switzerland vs Canada | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | ORF / ServusTV |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 9:00 PM CEST | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group B | ORF / ServusTV |
| Thursday, June 25 | 12:00 AM CEST | Scotland vs Brazil | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group C | ORF / ServusTV |
| Thursday, June 25 | 12:00 AM CEST | Morocco vs Haiti | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group C | ORF / ServusTV |
| Thursday, June 25 | 3:00 AM CEST | Czechia vs Mexico | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | ORF / ServusTV |
| Thursday, June 25 | 3:00 AM CEST | South Africa vs Korea Republic | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group A | ORF / ServusTV |
| Thursday, June 25 | 10:00 PM CEST | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | ORF / ServusTV |
| Thursday, June 25 | 10:00 PM CEST | Ecuador vs Germany | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group E | ORF / ServusTV |
| Friday, June 26 | 1:00 AM CEST | Japan vs Sweden | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | ORF / ServusTV |
| Friday, June 26 | 1:00 AM CEST | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group F | ORF / ServusTV |
| Friday, June 26 | 4:00 AM CEST | Türkiye vs USA | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | ORF / ServusTV |
| Friday, June 26 | 4:00 AM CEST | Paraguay vs Australia | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | ORF / ServusTV |
| Friday, June 26 | 9:00 PM CEST | Norway vs France | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | ORF / ServusTV |
| Friday, June 26 | 9:00 PM CEST | Senegal vs Iraq | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group I | ORF / ServusTV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 2:00 AM CEST | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group H | ORF / ServusTV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 2:00 AM CEST | Uruguay vs Spain | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group H | ORF / ServusTV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 5:00 AM CEST | Egypt vs IR Iran | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | ORF / ServusTV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 5:00 AM CEST | New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | ORF / ServusTV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 11:00 PM CEST | Panama vs England | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group L | ORF / ServusTV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 11:00 PM CEST | Croatia vs Ghana | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group L | ORF / ServusTV |
| Sunday, June 28 | 1:30 AM CEST | Colombia vs Portugal | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group K | ORF / ServusTV |
| Sunday, June 28 | 1:30 AM CEST | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group K | ORF / ServusTV |
| Sunday, June 28 | 4:00 AM CEST | Algeria vs Austria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | ORF / ServusTV |
| Sunday, June 28 | 4:00 AM CEST | Jordan vs Argentina | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | ORF / ServusTV |
| — ROUND OF 32 (June 28 – July 3, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, June 28 | 9:00 PM CEST | Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Monday, June 29 | 7:00 PM CEST | Group C winners vs Group F runners-up | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 32 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Monday, June 29 | 10:30 PM CEST | Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Round of 32 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 3:00 AM CEST | Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Round of 32 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 7:00 PM CEST | Group E runners up vs Group I runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 11:00 PM CEST | Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 32 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 3:00 AM CEST | Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 32 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 6:00 PM CEST | Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 32 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 10:00 PM CEST | Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 32 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Thursday, July 2 | 2:00 AM CEST | Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Round of 32 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Thursday, July 2 | 9:00 PM CEST | Group H winners vs Group J runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Friday, July 3 | 1:00 AM CEST | Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Round of 32 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Friday, July 3 | 5:00 AM CEST | Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 32 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Friday, July 3 | 8:00 PM CEST | Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Saturday, July 4 | 12:00 AM CEST | Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | Miami Stadium, Miami | Round of 32 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Saturday, July 4 | 3:30 AM CEST | Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Round of 32 | ORF / ServusTV |
| — ROUND OF 16 (July 4 – July 7, 2026) — | |||||
| Saturday, July 4 | 7:00 PM CEST | Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 16 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Saturday, July 4 | 11:00 PM CEST | Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Round of 16 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Sunday, July 5 | 10:00 PM CEST | Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 16 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Monday, July 6 | 2:00 AM CEST | Winner match 79 vs Winner match 80 | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 16 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Monday, July 6 | 9:00 PM CEST | Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 16 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 2:00 AM CEST | Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 16 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 6:00 PM CEST | Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 16 | ORF / ServusTV |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 10:00 PM CEST | Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 16 | ORF / ServusTV |
| — QUARTER-FINALS (July 9 – July 11, 2026) — | |||||
| Thursday, July 9 | 10:00 PM CEST | Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Quarter-final | ORF / ServusTV |
| Friday, July 10 | 9:00 PM CEST | Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Quarter-final | ORF / ServusTV |
| Saturday, July 11 | 11:00 PM CEST | Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Quarter-final | ORF / ServusTV |
| Sunday, July 12 | 3:00 AM CEST | Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Quarter-final | ORF / ServusTV |
| — SEMI-FINALS (July 14 – July 15, 2026) — | |||||
| Tuesday, July 14 | 9:00 PM CEST | Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Semi-final | ORF / ServusTV |
| Wednesday, July 15 | 9:00 PM CEST | Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Semi-final | ORF / ServusTV |
| — THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF (July 18, 2026) — | |||||
| Saturday, July 18 | 11:00 PM CEST | Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Third-place playoff | ORF / ServusTV |
| — FINAL (July 19, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, July 19 | 9:00 PM CEST | Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Final | ORF / ServusTV |
Austria Team at FIFA World Cup 2026
Austria sit in Group J — FIFA World Cup 2026 with Jordan, Argentina, and Algeria. The Austria squad get one awkward 6:00 a.m. CEST opener, one ideal 7:00 p.m. CEST headline game against Argentina, and one 4:00 a.m. CEST closer against Algeria. That sequence gives Austria one easy evening appointment and two alarms. Group J could still stay open until the final matchday.
| Date | Kickoff (CEST) | Match | Venue | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, June 17 | 6:00 a.m. CEST | Austria vs Jordan | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | ORF |
| Monday, June 22 | 7:00 p.m. CEST | Argentina vs Austria | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | ServusTV |
| Sunday, June 28 | 4:00 a.m. CEST | Algeria vs Austria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | ORF |
The local watch pattern is split rather than smooth. Austria vs Jordan starts before most households are ready for a workday, Argentina vs Austria gives the cleanest national viewing slot, and Algeria vs Austria returns to an overnight window. That makes the broadcaster split especially important inside Austria. Fans who assume ORF alone covers everything will miss the Argentina game.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 Free in Austria?
Yes, Austria should be treated as a free World Cup 2026 market. ORF and ServusTV are both free-to-air broadcasters, and ORF ON plus ServusTV On should also be treated as the legal free streaming route. That means viewers should mainly sort the correct broadcaster instead of planning for a pay subscription.
If you only want Austria matches, keep both ORF and ServusTV ready before the group stage starts. If you plan to follow the full tournament, the same two-platform setup still covers all 104 matches without a subscription jump. The rights answer is already clear. The practical job is matching each fixture to the right outlet.
FAQs
Where can I watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Austria?
Austria viewers can watch FIFA World Cup 2026 through ORF and ServusTV on television, with streaming through ORF ON and ServusTV On.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 free in Austria?
Yes, Austria should be treated as a free World Cup 2026 market because ORF and ServusTV are free-to-air broadcasters.
What time does the World Cup start in Austria?
The opening match started at 9:00 p.m. CEST in Austria on Thursday, June 11. Mexico vs South Africa was the first local Austria kickoff of the tournament.
What time does Austria play at World Cup 2026?
Austria's group matches are set for 6:00 a.m. CEST on June 17, 7:00 p.m. CEST on June 22, and 4:00 a.m. CEST on June 28. Those fixtures are against Jordan, Argentina, and Algeria.
Can I stream FIFA World Cup 2026 on my phone in Austria?
Yes, Austria viewers can stream through ORF ON and ServusTV On on mobile devices. Check both apps before kickoff so the channel split does not catch you late.
ORF and ServusTV give Austria a full free World Cup 2026 route across television, ORF ON, and ServusTV On. Keep both services ready before Austria vs Jordan and confirm the day-of-match listing before kickoff. Use FIFA World Cup 2026 for the full Austria schedule, confirmed CEST kickoffs, and live Group J tracking.
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