In the biggest FIFA World Cup schedule ever, matches will be held from 10 PM to 10 AM Bangladesh time.
This edition of the Football World Cup is set to be the largest in history. The number of participating teams has increased from 32 to 48, and the total number of matches will rise from 64 to 104.
The 23rd edition of the tournament will take place across 16 cities in three countries.
Bangladesh Time Schedule
Note: According to regulations, a new day starts after midnight. However, for reader convenience, any match starting at 3 AM or earlier is considered as part of the previous day.
Group Stage:
Match 1: Thursday, 11 June 2026 – Mexico vs South Africa, Group A, 1 AM, Mexico City
Match 2: Friday, 12 June 2026 – South Korea vs UEFA Play-off ‘D’, Group A, 8 AM, Guadalajara
Match 3: Friday, 12 June 2026 – Canada vs UEFA Play-off ‘A’, Group B, 1 AM, Toronto
Match 4: Saturday, 13 June 2026 – USA vs Paraguay, Group D, 7 AM, Los Angeles
Match 5: Sunday, 14 June 2026 – Haiti vs Scotland, Group C, 7 AM, Boston
Match 6: Sunday, 14 June 2026 – Australia vs UEFA Play-off ‘C’, Group D, 10 AM, Vancouver
Match 7: Sunday, 14 June 2026 – Brazil vs Morocco, Group C, 4 AM, New York
Match 8: Saturday, 13 June 2026 – Qatar vs Switzerland, Group B, 1 AM, San Francisco
Matches continue through to July 19, 2026, covering all group stage fixtures, including UEFA play-offs, with venues in major cities like Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Miami, and Vancouver.
Round of 32: Matches begin on 28 June 2026, featuring winners and runners-up from the group stage.
Round of 16: Scheduled for 1–4 July 2026, bringing together group champions and qualifying third-placed teams.
Quarter-finals: The four matches are set between 9–12 July 2026 in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, and Kansas City.
Semi-finals: Scheduled on 14 and 15 July 2026, in Dallas and Atlanta.
Third Place Play-off: 18 July 2026, in Miami.
Final: 19 July 2026, in New York, featuring the winners of the two semi-finals.
This edition promises to be the most exciting and expansive World Cup in history, with a packed schedule of matches spanning day and night in Bangladesh time, allowing fans to follow the action closely.
