FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Ghana Time
Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in Ghana time, from a late Panama opener to the July 19 final.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 gives Ghana one late opener and two cleaner evening slots after that in Group L. Ghana vs Panama starts at 11:00 p.m. GMT on Wednesday, June 17 in Toronto. England vs Ghana follows at 8:00 p.m. GMT on Tuesday, June 23 in Boston. Croatia vs Ghana closes the group at 9:00 p.m. GMT on Saturday, June 27 in Philadelphia.
That pattern matters because Ghana only need to manage one near-midnight start before the schedule settles into prime time. Accra stays on GMT at UTC+0 all year, and Timeanddate shows no daylight saving change anywhere in 2026. The fixed offset keeps Ghana four hours ahead of New York through the full tournament. Every local conversion stays stable from the June 11 opener to the July 19 final.
The Ghana national team also enter a group with little room for a slow start. Panama is the must-manage opener at the latest local hour. England brings the biggest spotlight in the best viewing slot. Croatia then shapes up as the closing test that could decide where Ghana finish in Group L.
Ghana uses GMT at UTC+0 through the full World Cup window. Ghana vs Panama is the next Ghana match at 11:00 p.m. GMT on Wednesday, June 17. England vs Ghana follows at 8:00 p.m. GMT on Tuesday, June 23, Croatia vs Ghana starts at 9:00 p.m. GMT on Saturday, June 27, and the final begins at 7:00 p.m. GMT on Sunday, July 19.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Kickoff Times in Ghana (GMT)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Ghana Time (GMT, UTC+0).
| Date (Local) | Match | ET Kickoff | GMT Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 12, 2026 | Korea Republic vs Czechia | 10 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. GMT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 12, 2026 | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 13, 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | 9 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. GMT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Qatar vs Switzerland | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. GMT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | 9 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. GMT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Australia vs Türkiye | 12 a.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. GMT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 14, 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | 1 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. GMT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Netherlands vs Japan | 4 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. GMT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | 7 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GMT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Sweden vs Tunisia | 10 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. GMT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 15, 2026 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | 12 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. GMT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Belgium vs Egypt | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 6 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. GMT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | IR Iran vs New Zealand | 9 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. GMT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | France vs Senegal | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Iraq vs Norway | 6 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. GMT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | 9 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. GMT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Austria vs Jordan | 12 a.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. GMT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | 1 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. GMT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | England vs Croatia | 4 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. GMT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Ghana vs Panama | 7 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GMT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 18, 2026 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 10 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. GMT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 18, 2026 | Czechia vs South Africa | 12 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. GMT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Canada vs Qatar | 6 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. GMT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 19, 2026 | Mexico vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. GMT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 19, 2026 | USA vs Australia | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. GMT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti | 8:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. GMT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 11 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. GMT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | 1 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. GMT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. GMT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 21, 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 8 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. GMT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Tunisia vs Japan | 12 a.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. GMT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 21, 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 12 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. GMT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Belgium vs IR Iran | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | 6 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. GMT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | New Zealand vs Egypt | 9 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. GMT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 22, 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | 1 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. GMT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | France vs Iraq | 5 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. GMT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Norway vs Senegal | 8 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. GMT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria | 11 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. GMT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 1 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. GMT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | England vs Ghana | 4 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. GMT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Panama vs Croatia | 7 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GMT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Colombia vs Congo DR | 10 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. GMT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 24, 2026 | Switzerland vs Canada | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | 6 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. GMT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | 6 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. GMT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Czechia vs Mexico | 9 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. GMT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 25, 2026 | South Africa vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. GMT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 25, 2026 | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. GMT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | 4 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. GMT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Japan vs Sweden | 7 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GMT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GMT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Türkiye vs USA | 10 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. GMT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Paraguay vs Australia | 10 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. GMT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Norway vs France | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Senegal vs Iraq | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. GMT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | 8 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. GMT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 27, 2026 | Egypt vs IR Iran | 11 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. GMT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | New Zealand vs Belgium | 11 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. GMT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Panama vs England | 5 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. GMT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Croatia vs Ghana | 5 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. GMT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 p.m. ET | 11:30 p.m. GMT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 p.m. ET | 11:30 p.m. GMT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | 10 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. GMT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Jordan vs Argentina | 10 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. GMT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Times in Ghana (GMT)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Ghana Time (GMT, UTC+0).
| Date (Local) | Round | ET Kickoff | GMT Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | 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 | 5:00 p.m. GMT | 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 | 8:30 p.m. GMT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | 9 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. GMT | 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 | 5:00 p.m. GMT | 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 | 9:00 p.m. GMT | 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 | 1:00 a.m. GMT | 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 | 4:00 p.m. GMT | 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 | 8:00 p.m. GMT | 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 | 12:00 a.m. GMT | 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 | 7:00 p.m. GMT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 2, 2026 | Round of 32: Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up | 7 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. GMT | 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 | 3:00 a.m. GMT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | 2 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. GMT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | 6 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. GMT | 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 | 1:30 a.m. GMT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | 1 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. GMT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | 5 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. GMT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | 4 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. GMT | 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 | 12:00 a.m. GMT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | 8 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. GMT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | 12 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. GMT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | 4 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. GMT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 9, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | 4 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. GMT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| July 10, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 11, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | 5 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. GMT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 12, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | 9 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. GMT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 14, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 15, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 18, 2026 | Third-place playoff: Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | 5 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. GMT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Final: Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | 3 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. GMT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
Ghana gets a balanced knockout calendar with evening starts and a manageable overnight edge. The earliest knockout ties land at 5:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. GMT, while the latest matches move to 12:00 a.m., 1:00 a.m., 1:30 a.m., and 3:00 a.m. GMT. The final stays in a clean Sunday evening slot because it starts at 7:00 p.m. GMT on July 19.
Viewing Tips for Ghana Fans
The easiest live Ghana watch window usually sits between 5:00 p.m. and midnight GMT, because many East Coast host kickoffs still fit the same evening. Ghana vs Panama is the one group-stage match that pushes close to midnight. The Ghana World Cup 2026 broadcasting guide remains the safest local rights check before each kickoff.
FIFA's Sub-Saharan rights deal gives New World TV the full pay-TV package in Ghana and also allows 34 matches to be sublicensed free-to-air across the region. The New World TV World Cup 2026 coverage route matters because it helps viewers separate full access from selected free-to-air nights. That split is useful when Ghana face Panama, England, and Croatia in one of the tighter groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Ghana's next FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Ghana time?
Ghana vs Panama kicks off at 11:00 p.m. GMT on Wednesday, June 17. England vs Ghana follows at 8:00 p.m. GMT on Tuesday, June 23.
What time is Croatia vs Ghana in GMT at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Croatia vs Ghana starts at 9:00 p.m. GMT on Saturday, June 27. Philadelphia Stadium hosts that final Group L match.
What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in Ghana time?
The final starts at 7:00 p.m. GMT on Sunday, July 19. New York New Jersey Stadium hosts that title match in East Rutherford.
Does Ghana change clocks during the FIFA World Cup 2026?
No. Ghana stays on GMT during the full tournament window and does not use daylight saving time in 2026.
Where can fans in Ghana watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live?
Ghana viewers should track New World TV and the final local station lineup, because national coverage has been secured and fixture-by-fixture access can vary between package and free-to-air windows.
Ghana viewers now move into Group L with one late opener and two cleaner evening matches after that. Panama opens the run at 11:00 p.m. GMT on June 17. England follows at 8:00 p.m. GMT on June 23. Croatia closes the group at 9:00 p.m. GMT on June 27.
Keep each matchday pinned here before the next kickoff or lineup update. FWCLive.com will keep the Ghana times aligned with the live tournament calendar.
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