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FIFA World Cup 2026 IST time guide  ·  full India match schedule  ·  104 matches

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All 104 Matches · Indian Standard Time (IST)

Full schedule (IST)

Looking for the FIFA World Cup 2026 IST schedule or the exact FIFA 2026 match time in India? This page converts every World Cup kickoff into Indian Standard Time, including group-stage fixtures, knockout rounds, and the final, so anyone searching for FIFA 2026 IST time can find the full schedule in one place.

Watching in India

Where to watch

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TV – Hindi
Unite8 Sports 1
Live HD Hindi commentary · All 104 matches
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TV – English
Unite8 Sports 2
English commentary · SD & HD feeds available
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Streaming
ZEE5
App & web · Mobile, laptop, Smart TV · All 104 games live
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Available on
All devices
iOS, Android, Smart TVs via ZEE5 platform

12 Groups · 48 Teams

Group stage

IST viewing guide

Match times (IST)

9:30 PM
Best slot · 12 PM ET
East Coast daytime games — best early evening slot for many viewers.
12:30 AM
Night owl · 3 PM ET
A popular prime-time slot in North America with many big group games.
3:30 AM
Early riser · 6 PM ET
Set your alarm. Many knockout matches fall in this window.
6:30 AM
Morning · 9 PM ET
West Coast evening games — catch them over morning coffee.
12:30 AM
Final · Jul 20
World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium, NJ. 3 PM ET on July 19.
ZEE5
Stream all matches
Every single game is live on ZEE5. Download the app and set reminders for your team's matches.

Knockout stage · IST dates

Road to the final

Round of 32
Jun 29 – Jul 3
16 matches
Round of 16
Jul 5 – Jul 8
8 matches
Quarter-finals
Jul 9 – Jul 10
4 matches
Semi-finals
Jul 14 – Jul 15
2 matches
Final
Jul 20 (IST)
MetLife NJ · 12:30 AM
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World Cup Final · MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
July 19, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET  ·  12:30 AM IST on Jul 20  ·  Halftime show: Madonna, Shakira & BTS

Search-friendly quick answers

FIFA 2026 IST FAQ

These quick answers cover the most common searches around FIFA World Cup 2026 India time, IST match timings, and the World Cup final kickoff for viewers in India.

What is the FIFA World Cup 2026 time in IST?

FIFA World Cup 2026 match times in IST mostly fall around 9:30 PM, 12:30 AM, 3:30 AM, and 6:30 AM, depending on the host city and local kickoff slot in North America.

Where can I find the full FIFA 2026 IST schedule?

This page lists all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Indian Standard Time, with dates, venues, group labels, knockout rounds, and searchable fixtures.

What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in IST?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is scheduled for 12:30 AM IST on Jul 20, 2026, corresponding to a July 19 afternoon kickoff in New Jersey.