FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Mexico Time
Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in Mexico time, from the June 11 opener in Mexico City to the July 19 final.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 opened on Mexico's own clock when El Tri beat South Africa 2-0 in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11. Mexico vs Korea Republic now lands at 7:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, June 18 in Guadalajara. Czechia vs Mexico follows at 7:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, June 24 back in Mexico City. That run gives Mexican supporters two prime-time home-nation nights without any timezone conversion.
Timeanddate keeps Mexico City on CST at UTC-6 through 2026 with no daylight saving switch. Guadalajara and Monterrey share that same clock, so Mexico's three host cities stay aligned. Sweden vs Tunisia reaches 8:00 p.m. CST in Monterrey on June 14, and Belgium vs Egypt lands at 1:00 p.m. CST on June 15. So the local tournament pattern stays easy to scan from late morning into night.
Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey use CST at UTC-6 through the World Cup. Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the opening match on Thursday, June 11. Mexico vs Korea Republic starts at 7:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, June 18, Czechia vs Mexico starts at 7:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, June 24, and the final starts at 1:00 p.m. CST on Sunday, July 19.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Kickoff Times in Mexico Time (CST)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Mexico Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6).
| Date (Local) | Match | ET Kickoff | CST Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 11, 2026 | Korea Republic vs Czechia | 10 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 12, 2026 | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 12, 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | 9 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Qatar vs Switzerland | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. CST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | 9 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Australia vs Türkiye | 12 a.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 14, 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | 1 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. CST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Netherlands vs Japan | 4 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. CST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | 7 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. CST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Sweden vs Tunisia | 10 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 15, 2026 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | 12 p.m. ET | 10:00 a.m. CST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Belgium vs Egypt | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 6 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. CST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | IR Iran vs New Zealand | 9 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | France vs Senegal | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Iraq vs Norway | 6 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. CST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | 9 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Austria vs Jordan | 12 a.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | 1 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. CST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | England vs Croatia | 4 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. CST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Ghana vs Panama | 7 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. CST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 17, 2026 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 10 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 18, 2026 | Czechia vs South Africa | 12 p.m. ET | 10:00 a.m. CST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Canada vs Qatar | 6 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. CST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 18, 2026 | Mexico vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 19, 2026 | USA vs Australia | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. CST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti | 8:30 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. CST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 11 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | 1 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. CST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. CST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 20, 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 8 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Tunisia vs Japan | 12 a.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. CST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 21, 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 12 p.m. ET | 10:00 a.m. CST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Belgium vs IR Iran | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | 6 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. CST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | New Zealand vs Egypt | 9 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 22, 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | 1 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. CST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | France vs Iraq | 5 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. CST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | Norway vs Senegal | 8 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria | 11 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 1 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. CST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | England vs Ghana | 4 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. CST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Panama vs Croatia | 7 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. CST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 23, 2026 | Colombia vs Congo DR | 10 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 24, 2026 | Switzerland vs Canada | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | 6 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. CST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | 6 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. CST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Czechia vs Mexico | 9 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 24, 2026 | South Africa vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 25, 2026 | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. CST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | 4 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. CST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Japan vs Sweden | 7 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. CST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. CST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Türkiye vs USA | 10 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Paraguay vs Australia | 10 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Norway vs France | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Senegal vs Iraq | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 26, 2026 | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | 8 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 26, 2026 | Egypt vs IR Iran | 11 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | New Zealand vs Belgium | 11 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Panama vs England | 5 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. CST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Croatia vs Ghana | 5 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. CST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. CST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. CST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | 10 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Jordan vs Argentina | 10 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Times in Mexico Time (CST)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Mexico Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6).
| Date (Local) | Round | ET Kickoff | CST Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | 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 | 11:00 a.m. CST | 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 | 2:30 p.m. CST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 29, 2026 | Round of 32: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | 9 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CST | 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 | 11:00 a.m. CST | 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 | 3:00 p.m. CST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place | 9 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CST | 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 | 10:00 a.m. CST | 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 | 2:00 p.m. CST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 1, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place | 8 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CST | 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 | 1:00 p.m. CST | 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 | 5:00 p.m. CST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| July 2, 2026 | Round of 32: Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place | 11 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. CST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | 2 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. CST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | 6 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. CST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place | 9:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. CST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | 1 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. CST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | 5 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. CST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | 4 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. CST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 79 vs Winner match 80 | 8 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | 8 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | 12 p.m. ET | 10:00 a.m. CST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | 4 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. CST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 9, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | 4 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. CST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| July 10, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 11, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | 5 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. CST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 11, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | 9 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 14, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 15, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 18, 2026 | Third-place playoff: Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | 5 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. CST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Final: Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | 3 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. CST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
Mexico gets a balanced knockout calendar. The earliest knockout ties land at 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. CST, while the latest matches move to 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. CST. The final stays a clean Sunday afternoon event because it starts at 1:00 p.m. CST on July 19.
Viewing Tips for Mexico Fans
Mexico gets one of the cleanest host-country watch patterns, because the three local venues share one fixed CST clock. The hardest days arrive when Mexico matches, late United States kickoffs, and overlapping group fixtures stack together. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule stays the fastest ET cross-check when you want the official base listing beside Mexico time.
Mexican viewers already have clear domestic routes for every round. The Mexico national team hub tracks El Tri, while the Mexico World Cup 2026 broadcasting guide explains the home market. Televisa World Cup 2026 coverage matters because ViX carries all 104 matches, while free television stays split with TV Azteca.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Mexico's next FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Mexico time?
Mexico vs Korea Republic starts at 7:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, June 18 in Guadalajara. Czechia vs Mexico follows at 7:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, June 24 in Mexico City.
What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in Mexico time?
The final starts at 1:00 p.m. CST on July 19. New York New Jersey Stadium hosts that title match in East Rutherford.
Does Mexico change clocks during the FIFA World Cup 2026?
No. Mexico City stays on UTC-6 through the full tournament and does not use a June or July daylight saving shift in 2026.
Where can fans in Mexico watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live?
Mexican viewers can watch selected free-to-air matches through Televisa channels and TV Azteca. ViX is the confirmed full-tournament route with all 104 matches in Mexico.
Mexico supporters already have the home-country tournament on one fixed CST clock. Mexico vs Korea Republic starts at 7:00 p.m. CST on June 18, and Czechia vs Mexico follows at 7:00 p.m. CST on June 24. That keeps El Tri's biggest group-stage checkpoints in local prime time.
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