FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Portugal Time
Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in Portugal Time, from Germany vs Curacao on June 14 to the July 19 final.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 now moves Portugal into a full Sunday card that starts with Germany vs Curacao at 6:00 p.m. WEST on June 14. Viewers in Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Faro, and Coimbra still get many headline matches in late evening and after-midnight slots because North American host cities run several hours behind Portugal. One dedicated WEST schedule matters because same-night doubleheaders can quickly spill into the next local date.
Timeanddate lists Lisbon on Western European Summer Time at UTC+1 during the full tournament, with daylight saving time staying active until October 25, 2026. Local attention already shifts toward the Portugal national team, which opens against Congo DR at 6:00 p.m. WEST on June 17, meets Uzbekistan at 6:00 p.m. WEST on June 23, and closes against Colombia at 12:30 a.m. WEST on June 28. Sunday's immediate slate also gives Portugal viewers Netherlands vs Japan at 9:00 p.m. WEST and Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador at 12:00 a.m. WEST.
Portugal uses WEST at UTC+1 through the World Cup. Germany vs Curacao is the next kickoff for Portugal viewers at 6:00 p.m. WEST on Sunday, June 14, Portugal opens against Congo DR at 6:00 p.m. WEST on Wednesday, June 17, and the final begins at 8:00 p.m. WEST on Sunday, July 19. Lisbon stays five hours ahead of New York during the tournament.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Kickoff Times in Portugal (WEST)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Portugal Time (WEST, UTC+1).
| Date (Local) | Match | ET Kickoff | WEST Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 12, 2026 | Korea Republic vs Czechia | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WEST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 12, 2026 | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 13, 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Qatar vs Switzerland | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Australia vs Türkiye | 12 a.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. WEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 14, 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. WEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Netherlands vs Japan | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. WEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Sweden vs Tunisia | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WEST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 15, 2026 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | 12 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. WEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Belgium vs Egypt | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | IR Iran vs New Zealand | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | France vs Senegal | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Iraq vs Norway | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Austria vs Jordan | 12 a.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. WEST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. WEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | England vs Croatia | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Ghana vs Panama | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. WEST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 18, 2026 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WEST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 18, 2026 | Czechia vs South Africa | 12 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. WEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Canada vs Qatar | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 19, 2026 | Mexico vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WEST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 19, 2026 | USA vs Australia | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti | 8:30 p.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. WEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 11 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. WEST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. WEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WEST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 21, 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. WEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Tunisia vs Japan | 12 a.m. ET | 5:00 a.m. WEST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 21, 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 12 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. WEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Belgium vs IR Iran | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | New Zealand vs Egypt | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 22, 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. WEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | France vs Iraq | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. WEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Norway vs Senegal | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. WEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria | 11 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. WEST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. WEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | England vs Ghana | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Panama vs Croatia | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. WEST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Colombia vs Congo DR | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WEST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 24, 2026 | Switzerland vs Canada | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Czechia vs Mexico | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WEST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 25, 2026 | South Africa vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WEST | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 25, 2026 | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Japan vs Sweden | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. WEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7 p.m. ET | 12:00 a.m. WEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Türkiye vs USA | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Paraguay vs Australia | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WEST | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Norway vs France | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Senegal vs Iraq | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. WEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. WEST | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 27, 2026 | Egypt vs IR Iran | 11 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. WEST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | New Zealand vs Belgium | 11 p.m. ET | 4:00 a.m. WEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Panama vs England | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. WEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Croatia vs Ghana | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. WEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. WEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. WEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 28, 2026 | Jordan vs Argentina | 10 p.m. ET | 3:00 a.m. WEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Times in Portugal (WEST)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Portugal Time (WEST, UTC+1).
| Date (Local) | Round | ET Kickoff | WEST Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | 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 | 6:00 p.m. WEST | 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 | 9:30 p.m. WEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WEST | 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 | 6:00 p.m. WEST | 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 | 10:00 p.m. WEST | 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 | 2:00 a.m. WEST | 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 | 5:00 p.m. WEST | 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 | 9:00 p.m. WEST | 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 | 1:00 a.m. WEST | 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 | 8:00 p.m. WEST | 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 | 12:00 a.m. WEST | 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 | 4:00 a.m. WEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | 2 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. WEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | 6 p.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. WEST | 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 | 2:30 a.m. WEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | 1 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. WEST | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. WEST | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WEST | 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 | 1:00 a.m. WEST | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | 8 p.m. ET | 1:00 a.m. WEST | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | 12 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. WEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WEST | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 9, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | 4 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. WEST | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| July 10, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 11, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. WEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 12, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | 9 p.m. ET | 2:00 a.m. WEST | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 14, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 15, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 18, 2026 | Third-place playoff: Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | 5 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. WEST | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Final: Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | 3 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. WEST | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
Portugal gets a mixed knockout calendar that starts neatly and ends very late on some nights. The earliest knockout ties land at 5:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. WEST, while the latest matches move to 1:00 a.m., 2:00 a.m., 2:30 a.m., and 4:00 a.m. WEST. The final becomes a clean Sunday night event because it starts at 8:00 p.m. WEST on July 19.
Viewing Tips for Portugal Fans
The easiest live Portugal watch window usually sits between 8:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. WEST, because many of the strongest host-city slots line up with late evening at home. The hardest stretch comes on 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. WEST nights, so alarms and replay planning still matter if you want the full bracket live. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule remains the fastest ET cross-check once the knockout pairings settle.
Portugal fans already have one of the clearest broadcaster routes in Europe. Sport TV says it will show all 104 matches and 70 are exclusive in Portugal, which makes it the key service for full-tournament access. The Portugal World Cup 2026 broadcasting guide covers the local market view and remains the safest final check before kickoff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the next FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Portugal?
Germany vs Curacao kicks off at 6:00 p.m. WEST on Sunday, June 14. Portugal viewers then get Netherlands vs Japan at 9:00 p.m. WEST and Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador at 12:00 a.m. WEST.
What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in Portugal Time?
The final starts at 8:00 p.m. WEST on July 19. New York New Jersey Stadium hosts that title match in East Rutherford.
Does Portugal change clocks during the FIFA World Cup 2026?
No. Portugal stays on WEST during the full tournament window, and the next daylight saving change does not arrive until October 25, 2026.
Where can fans in Portugal watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live?
Portugal viewers can use Sport TV Portugal for all 104 matches, with Sport TV saying 70 of those games are exclusive in the market.
Portugal viewers now move from opening weekend into a Sunday slate before the Selecao enter on Wednesday evening. Germany vs Curacao starts the next run at 6:00 p.m. WEST, and Portugal vs Congo DR follows at the same local time on June 17. A fixed WEST schedule keeps that build-up easy to track.
Keep each matchday pinned here before the next kickoff or lineup update. FWCLive.com will keep the Portugal times aligned with the live tournament calendar.
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