Full FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule with match dates, teams, venues, and kickoff times across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Follow every World Cup 2026 match with kickoff times, venues, fixtures and live tournament coverage.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest edition in history, featuring 48 teams and matches played across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This marks the first time the tournament will be hosted by three countries.
With an expanded format, teams will be divided into 12 groups of four. The top two teams from each group, along with the best eight third-place finishers, will advance to a 32-team knockout stage.
The tournament begins on June 11, 2026, with the opening match, and will conclude with the final in July 2026. Below you can find the complete match schedule, including fixtures, kickoff times, and venues.
🇳🇬 All match times are displayed in Nigeria Time (WAT)
All 104 matches with kickoff times converted to Nigeria Time (WAT).
Download PDFFollow the complete FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage schedule with kickoff times converted to Nigeria Time (WAT). Nigerian football fans can track fixtures, venues, match dates, and major clashes involving Brazil, Argentina, England, France, Portugal, and other top national teams.
One of the most anticipated opening matches of the tournament. Brazil remains one of the most supported national teams among football fans in Nigeria.
Group H features one of the strongest tactical battles of the group stage, with Spain and Uruguay expected to compete for first place.
Ghana’s matchup against England is expected to attract strong interest from football fans across West Africa during the group stage.
Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti make Group C one of the most watched groups among Nigerian football fans during World Cup 2026.
| Date | Kickoff | Fixture |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12 | 11:00 PM | Brazil vs Morocco |
| Jun 14 | 2:00 AM | Haiti vs Scotland |
| Jun 20 | 2:00 AM | Brazil vs Haiti |
Spain and Uruguay headline a strong Group H lineup alongside Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde during the opening phase of the tournament.
| Date | Kickoff | Fixture |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15 | 5:00 PM | Spain vs Cape Verde |
| Jun 15 | 11:00 PM | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay |
| Jun 27 | 1:00 AM | Uruguay vs Spain |
Argentina enters the tournament as one of the favorites, while Algeria and Austria could create one of the most competitive groups.
| Date | Kickoff | Fixture |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17 | 2:00 AM | Argentina vs Algeria |
| Jun 22 | 6:00 PM | Argentina vs Austria |
| Jun 28 | 3:00 AM | Jordan vs Argentina |
England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama complete Group L, featuring one of the biggest African-interest matches of the tournament.
| Date | Kickoff | Fixture |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17 | 9:00 PM | England vs Croatia |
| Jun 18 | 0:00 AM | Ghana vs Panama |
| Jun 23 | 9:00 PM | England vs Ghana |
Follow the Round of 32, Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final with kickoff times converted to Nigeria Time (WAT).
Fans in Nigeria can watch matches through official broadcasters, satellite sports channels, and online streaming services. NaijaWorldCup provides live streaming guides, kickoff times in WAT, and viewing updates throughout the tournament.
Selected matches are expected to air free-to-air on NTA and affiliated stations under the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON).
Complete tournament coverage is also expected on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv.
Yes. Nigerian fans can stream matches live through platforms including:
Streaming is available on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and desktop devices.
Nigeria’s qualification status depends on the CAF qualification campaign. Updates and qualification news are published regularly on NaijaWorldCup.
All kickoff times on NaijaWorldCup are automatically converted into West Africa Time (WAT) for viewers across Nigeria.
Fans can track live scores, standings, match statistics, fixtures, and tournament updates throughout the competition.
The tournament will feature 48 national teams, making it the largest FIFA World Cup in history.
Brazil, Argentina, France, Portugal, and England remain among the most followed teams during World Cup tournaments in Nigeria.
The tournament starts on June 11, 2026, and concludes with the final match on July 19, 2026.
Because matches are hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, some kickoff times will occur late at night or early morning in Nigeria due to time zone differences.
