FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in France Time
Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in France time, from two strong 9:00 p.m. France group-stage slots to the July 19 final.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 gives France one of the cleanest group-stage watch windows in Europe. France vs Senegal starts at 9:00 p.m. CEST on Tuesday, June 16 in East Rutherford. France vs Iraq follows at 11:00 p.m. CEST on Monday, June 22 in Philadelphia. Norway vs France closes Group I at 9:00 p.m. CEST on Friday, June 26 in Boston.
That shape matters because two France matches stay in prime time while only one slips later into the night. Paris stays on Central European Summer Time at UTC+2 through June and July 2026. Timeanddate lists the next clock change on October 25, so every World Cup conversion stays fixed. France supporters can plan each kickoff without recalculating the summer offset.
This schedule carries extra weight because the France national team enter an eighth straight World Cup and sit among the title favourites. Senegal gives Les Bleus an instant test in a strong evening slot. Iraq is the awkward late start that needs advance planning. Norway then brings France back to a much easier 9:00 p.m. finish to the group.
France uses CEST at UTC+2 through the full World Cup window. France vs Senegal is the next France match at 9:00 p.m. CEST on Tuesday, June 16. France vs Iraq follows at 11:00 p.m. CEST on Monday, June 22, Norway vs France starts at 9:00 p.m. CEST on Friday, June 26, and the final begins at 9:00 p.m. CEST on Sunday, July 19.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Kickoff Times in France (CEST)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to France Time (CEST, UTC+2).
| Date (Local) | Match | ET Kickoff | CEST Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 12, 2026 | Korea Republic vs Czechia | 10 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. CEST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 12, 2026 | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 13, 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Qatar vs Switzerland | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Australia vs Türkiye | 12 a.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. CEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 14, 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | 1 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Netherlands vs Japan | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | 7 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Sweden vs Tunisia | 10 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. CEST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 15, 2026 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | 12 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Belgium vs Egypt | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | IR Iran vs New Zealand | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | France vs Senegal | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Iraq vs Norway | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Austria vs Jordan | 12 a.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. CEST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | 1 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | England vs Croatia | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Ghana vs Panama | 7 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CEST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 18, 2026 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 10 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. CEST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 18, 2026 | Czechia vs South Africa | 12 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Canada vs Qatar | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 19, 2026 | Mexico vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 19, 2026 | USA vs Australia | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti | 8:30 p.m. ET | 2:30 a.m. CEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 11 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. CEST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | 1 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 21, 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 8 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. CEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Tunisia vs Japan | 12 a.m. ET | 6:00 a.m. CEST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 21, 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 12 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Belgium vs IR Iran | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | New Zealand vs Egypt | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 22, 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | 1 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | France vs Iraq | 5 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Norway vs Senegal | 8 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. CEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria | 11 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. CEST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 1 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | England vs Ghana | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Panama vs Croatia | 7 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CEST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Colombia vs Congo DR | 10 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. CEST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 24, 2026 | Switzerland vs Canada | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Czechia vs Mexico | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 25, 2026 | South Africa vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 25, 2026 | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Japan vs Sweden | 7 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. CEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Türkiye vs USA | 10 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. CEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Paraguay vs Australia | 10 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. CEST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Norway vs France | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Senegal vs Iraq | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. CEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | 8 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. CEST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 27, 2026 | Egypt vs IR Iran | 11 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. CEST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | New Zealand vs Belgium | 11 p.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. CEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Panama vs England | 5 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Croatia vs Ghana | 5 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. CEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. CEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | 10 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. CEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Jordan vs Argentina | 10 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. CEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Times in France (CEST)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to France Time (CEST, UTC+2).
| Date (Local) | Round | ET Kickoff | CEST Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | 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 | 7:00 p.m. CEST | 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 | 10:30 p.m. CEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | 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 | 7:00 p.m. CEST | 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 | 11:00 p.m. CEST | 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 | 3:00 a.m. CEST | 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 | 6:00 p.m. CEST | 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 | 10:00 p.m. CEST | 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 | 2:00 a.m. CEST | 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 | 9:00 p.m. CEST | 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 | 1:00 a.m. CEST | 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 | 5:00 a.m. CEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | 2 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 32: Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | 6 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. CEST | 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 | 3:30 a.m. CEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | 1 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | 5 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | 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 | 2:00 a.m. CEST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | 8 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. CEST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | 12 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 9, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | 4 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| July 10, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 11, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | 5 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 12, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | 9 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. CEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 14, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 15, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 18, 2026 | Third-place playoff: Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | 5 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. CEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Final: Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | 3 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
France gets one of the stronger European knockout calendars. The earliest knockout ties land at 7:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. CEST. The late ties drift to 2:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m., 3:30 a.m., and 5:00 a.m. CEST. The final stays in a strong Sunday prime-time slot because it starts at 9:00 p.m. CEST on July 19.
Viewing Tips for France Fans
The easiest live France window usually sits between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. CEST, because most East Coast host kickoffs land neatly into the French evening. June 22 is the only bigger strain, since France vs Iraq starts at 11:00 p.m. CEST. The France World Cup 2026 broadcasting route remains the safest local rights check before each kickoff.
France viewers also get a clean free-versus-paid split. The M6 World Cup 2026 coverage route covers the 54 free-to-air matches and the M6+ streaming option. The beIN Sports World Cup 2026 coverage route stays essential for all 104 matches. That combination makes it easier to plan France nights and knockout rounds well ahead of time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is France's next FIFA World Cup 2026 match in France time?
France vs Senegal kicks off at 9:00 p.m. CEST on Tuesday, June 16. France vs Iraq follows at 11:00 p.m. CEST on Monday, June 22.
What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in France time?
The final starts at 9:00 p.m. CEST on Sunday, July 19. New York New Jersey Stadium hosts that title match in East Rutherford.
Does France change clocks during the FIFA World Cup 2026?
No. France stays on CEST during the full tournament window, and the next clock change does not arrive until October 25, 2026.
Where can fans in France watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live?
France viewers can use M6 and M6+ for the 54 free-to-air matches, while beIN Sports France carries the full 104-match tournament.
France viewers now move into an eighth straight World Cup with one of Europe’s cleanest local schedules. Senegal starts at 9:00 p.m. CEST on June 16. Iraq follows at 11:00 p.m. CEST on June 22. Norway closes Group I at 9:00 p.m. CEST on June 26.
Keep each matchday pinned here before the next kickoff or lineup drop. FWCLive.com will keep the France times aligned with the live tournament calendar.
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