World Cup 2026: What time can fans in Europe, Middle East and Africa watch?
Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Mexico, and Canada across four North American time zones. Fans in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa will experience different match times, often late at night or early in the morning, with some matches scheduled during local prime time.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup will be held in 16 cities across the US, Mexico, and Canada.
- Matches will span four North American time zones causing 13 different kickoff times.
- European fans will see many group-stage matches start between midnight and 5am local time.
- Semifinals and the final will be in the evening for Europe, at 8pm BST/9pm CEST.
- Middle Eastern matches mostly fall between 10pm and 7am Qatar time, with some prime-time games from 7-10pm.
- Four Middle Eastern teams qualified: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Jordan.
- A record 10 African teams will participate; kickoff times vary but semifinals and final start at 8pm local time in Africa.
- The tournament will feature 48 teams playing 104 matches, the largest World Cup ever.
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