Football fans in Pakistan and around the world are gearing up for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This tournament brings together 48 teams in a historic event co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. With matches spread across different time zones, we’ve converted all kick-off times to Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) for easy viewing. Remember, the fifa match schedule is subject to Game updates.
Overview of World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, featuring 104 matches. It’s the first with 48 teams, divided into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. Hosts Canada, Mexico, and the USA get automatic spots, joined by qualifiers from all confederations. Click Her for FIFA 2026 First 5 Matches.
The format ensures more competitive games, with underdogs having better chances to progress. Key highlights include the opening match in Mexico City and the final in New York/New Jersey.
fifa world cup 2026 schedule pakistan time table
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is in full swing, and football fans in Pakistan can enjoy matches in Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). Most group-stage games are being played between 12:00 AM and 9:00 AM PKT, making it easy for fans to follow the action live. Exciting fixtures featuring Argentina, Brazil, France, England, Portugal, and other top teams are scheduled throughout June. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with the knockout stage beginning after the group matches conclude. Fans can check the latest FIFA World Cup 2026 Pakistan timetable to stay updated on match dates, kick-off times, and results.
FIFA 2026 world cup schedule pakistan time
The excitement for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is growing as fans across Pakistan eagerly await the official match schedule in Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). With the tournament set to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, many matches will be played late at night or early in the morning for Pakistani viewers. Once FIFA releases the complete fixture list, fans will be able to follow every group-stage and knockout match in local PKT timings. The expanded 48-team tournament promises more matches, more drama, and more opportunities for football lovers in Pakistan to enjoy the biggest World Cup in history.
PKT Time Conversion Explanation
World Cup 2026 matches occur in four main time zones: Eastern (ET, UTC-4), Central (CT, UTC-5), Mountain (MT, UTC-6), and Pacific (PT, UTC-7). Mexico venues use Central Standard Time (UTC-6) without daylight saving.
PKT is UTC+5. To convert:
- ET venues (e.g., New York, Toronto): Add 9 hours to local time.
- CT venues (e.g., Dallas, Houston): Add 10 hours.
- Mexico venues (e.g., Mexico City): Add 11 hours.
- PT venues (e.g., Los Angeles, Vancouver): Add 12 hours.
Many evening local kick-offs become early morning in PKT. Use a time converter app for real-time adjustments if needed.
Complete FIFA Match Schedule in Table Format (PKT)
Below is the group stage World Cup 2026 fixtures Pakistan time. All times are converted to PKT.
| Match | Date | Matchup | Group | Venue | City | Local Time | PKT Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11-Jun-26 | Mexico v South Africa | A | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | 13:00 | 12 Jun 2026 12:00 AM PKT |
| 2 | 11-Jun-26 | South Korea v UEFA Winner D | A | Estadio Akron | Guadalajara | 20:00 | 12 Jun 2026 07:00 AM PKT |
| 3 | 12-Jun-26 | Canada v UEFA Winner A | B | BMO Field | Toronto | 15:00 | 13 Jun 2026 12:00 AM PKT |
| 4 | 12-Jun-26 | USA v Paraguay | D | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | 18:00 | 13 Jun 2026 06:00 AM PKT |
| 5 | 13-Jun-26 | Haiti v Scotland | C | Gillette Stadium | Boston | 21:00 | 14 Jun 2026 06:00 AM PKT |
| 6 | 13-Jun-26 | Australia v UEFA Winner C | D | BC Place | Vancouver | 21:00 | 14 Jun 2026 09:00 AM PKT |
| 7 | 13-Jun-26 | Brazil v Morocco | C | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | 18:00 | 14 Jun 2026 03:00 AM PKT |
| 8 | 13-Jun-26 | Qatar v Switzerland | B | Levi’s Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area | 12:00 | 14 Jun 2026 12:00 AM PKT |
| 9 | 14-Jun-26 | Ivory Coast v Ecuador | E | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | 19:00 | 15 Jun 2026 04:00 AM PKT |
| 10 | 14-Jun-26 | Germany v Curaçao | E | NRG Stadium | Houston | 12:00 | 14 Jun 2026 10:00 PM PKT |
| 11 | 14-Jun-26 | Netherlands v Japan | F | AT&T Stadium | Dallas | 15:00 | 15 Jun 2026 01:00 AM PKT |
| 12 | 14-Jun-26 | UEFA Winner B v Tunisia | F | Estadio BBVA | Monterrey | 20:00 | 15 Jun 2026 07:00 AM PKT |
| 13 | 15-Jun-26 | Saudi Arabia v Uruguay | H | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | 18:00 | 16 Jun 2026 03:00 AM PKT |
| 14 | 15-Jun-26 | Spain v Cape Verde | H | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | 12:00 | 15 Jun 2026 09:00 PM PKT |
| 15 | 15-Jun-26 | Iran v New Zealand | G | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | 18:00 | 16 Jun 2026 06:00 AM PKT |
| 16 | 15-Jun-26 | Belgium v Egypt | G | Lumen Field | Seattle | 12:00 | 16 Jun 2026 12:00 AM PKT |
| 17 | 16-Jun-26 | France v Senegal | I | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | 15:00 | 17 Jun 2026 12:00 AM PKT |
| 18 | 16-Jun-26 | IC Winner 2 v Norway | I | Gillette Stadium | Boston | 18:00 | 17 Jun 2026 03:00 AM PKT |
| 19 | 16-Jun-26 | Argentina v Algeria | J | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | 20:00 | 17 Jun 2026 06:00 AM PKT |
| 20 | 16-Jun-26 | Austria v Jordan | J | Levi’s Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area | 21:00 | 17 Jun 2026 09:00 AM PKT |
| 21 | 17-Jun-26 | Ghana v Panama | L | BMO Field | Toronto | 19:00 | 18 Jun 2026 04:00 AM PKT |
| 22 | 17-Jun-26 | England v Croatia | L | AT&T Stadium | Dallas | 15:00 | 18 Jun 2026 01:00 AM PKT |
| 23 | 17-Jun-26 | Portugal v IC Winner 1 | K | NRG Stadium | Houston | 12:00 | 17 Jun 2026 10:00 PM PKT |
| 24 | 17-Jun-26 | Uzbekistan v Colombia | K | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | 20:00 | 18 Jun 2026 07:00 AM PKT |
| 25 | 18-Jun-26 | UEFA Winner D v South Africa | A | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | 12:00 | 18 Jun 2026 09:00 PM PKT |
| 26 | 18-Jun-26 | Switzerland v UEFA Winner A | B | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | 12:00 | 19 Jun 2026 12:00 AM PKT |
| 27 | 18-Jun-26 | Canada v Qatar | B | BC Place | Vancouver | 15:00 | 19 Jun 2026 03:00 AM PKT |
| 28 | 18-Jun-26 | Mexico v South Korea | A | Estadio Akron | Guadalajara | 19:00 | 19 Jun 2026 06:00 AM PKT |
| 29 | 19-Jun-26 | Brazil v Haiti | C | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | 21:00 | 20 Jun 2026 06:00 AM PKT |
| 30 | 19-Jun-26 | Scotland v Morocco | C | Gillette Stadium | Boston | 18:00 | 20 Jun 2026 03:00 AM PKT |
| 31 | 19-Jun-26 | UEFA Winner C v Paraguay | D | Levi’s Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area | 21:00 | 20 Jun 2026 09:00 AM PKT |
| 32 | 19-Jun-26 | USA v Australia | D | Lumen Field | Seattle | 12:00 | 20 Jun 2026 12:00 AM PKT |
| 33 | 20-Jun-26 | Germany v Ivory Coast | E | BMO Field | Toronto | 16:00 | 21 Jun 2026 01:00 AM PKT |
| 34 | 20-Jun-26 | Ecuador v Curaçao | E | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | 19:00 | 21 Jun 2026 05:00 AM PKT |
| 35 | 20-Jun-26 | Netherlands v UEFA Winner B | F | NRG Stadium | Houston | 12:00 | 20 Jun 2026 10:00 PM PKT |
| 36 | 20-Jun-26 | Tunisia v Japan | F | Estadio BBVA | Monterrey | 22:00 | 21 Jun 2026 09:00 AM PKT |
| 37 | 21-Jun-26 | Uruguay v Cape Verde | H | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | 18:00 | 22 Jun 2026 03:00 AM PKT |
| 38 | 21-Jun-26 | Spain v Saudi Arabia | H | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | 12:00 | 21 Jun 2026 09:00 PM PKT |
| 39 | 21-Jun-26 | Belgium v Iran | G | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | 12:00 | 22 Jun 2026 12:00 AM PKT |
| 40 | 21-Jun-26 | New Zealand v Egypt | G | BC Place | Vancouver | 18:00 | 22 Jun 2026 06:00 AM PKT |
| 41 | 22-Jun-26 | Norway v Senegal | I | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | 20:00 | 23 Jun 2026 05:00 AM PKT |
| 42 | 22-Jun-26 | France v IC Winner 2 | I | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | 17:00 | 23 Jun 2026 02:00 AM PKT |
| 43 | 22-Jun-26 | Argentina v Austria | J | AT&T Stadium | Dallas | 12:00 | 22 Jun 2026 10:00 PM PKT |
| 44 | 22-Jun-26 | Jordan v Algeria | J | Levi’s Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area | 20:00 | 23 Jun 2026 08:00 AM PKT |
| 45 | 23-Jun-26 | England v Ghana | L | Gillette Stadium | Boston | 16:00 | 24 Jun 2026 01:00 AM PKT |
| 46 | 23-Jun-26 | Panama v Croatia | L | BMO Field | Toronto | 19:00 | 24 Jun 2026 04:00 AM PKT |
| 47 | 23-Jun-26 | Portugal v Uzbekistan | K | NRG Stadium | Houston | 12:00 | 23 Jun 2026 10:00 PM PKT |
| 48 | 23-Jun-26 | Colombia v IC Winner 1 | K | Estadio Akron | Guadalajara | 20:00 | 24 Jun 2026 07:00 AM PKT |
| 49 | 24-Jun-26 | Scotland v Brazil | C | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | 18:00 | 25 Jun 2026 03:00 AM PKT |
| 50 | 24-Jun-26 | Morocco v Haiti | C | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | 18:00 | 25 Jun 2026 03:00 AM PKT |
| 51 | 24-Jun-26 | Switzerland v Canada | B | BC Place | Vancouver | 12:00 | 25 Jun 2026 12:00 AM PKT |
| 52 | 24-Jun-26 | UEFA Winner A v Qatar | B | Lumen Field | Seattle | 12:00 | 25 Jun 2026 12:00 AM PKT |
| 53 | 24-Jun-26 | UEFA Winner D v Mexico | A | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | 19:00 | 25 Jun 2026 06:00 AM PKT |
| 54 | 24-Jun-26 | South Africa v South Korea | A | Estadio BBVA | Monterrey | 19:00 | 25 Jun 2026 06:00 AM PKT |
| 55 | 25-Jun-26 | Curaçao v Ivory Coast | E | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | 16:00 | 26 Jun 2026 01:00 AM PKT |
| 56 | 25-Jun-26 | Ecuador v Germany | E | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | 16:00 | 26 Jun 2026 01:00 AM PKT |
| 57 | 25-Jun-26 | Japan v UEFA Winner B | F | AT&T Stadium | Dallas | 18:00 | 26 Jun 2026 04:00 AM PKT |
| 58 | 25-Jun-26 | Tunisia v Netherlands | F | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | 18:00 | 26 Jun 2026 04:00 AM PKT |
| 59 | 25-Jun-26 | UEFA Winner C v USA | D | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | 19:00 | 26 Jun 2026 07:00 AM PKT |
| 60 | 25-Jun-26 | Paraguay v Australia | D | Levi’s Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area | 19:00 | 26 Jun 2026 07:00 AM PKT |
| 61 | 26-Jun-26 | Norway v France | I | Gillette Stadium | Boston | 15:00 | 27 Jun 2026 12:00 AM PKT |
| 62 | 26-Jun-26 | Senegal v IC Winner 2 | I | BMO Field | Toronto | 15:00 | 27 Jun 2026 12:00 AM PKT |
| 63 | 26-Jun-26 | Egypt v Iran | G | Lumen Field | Seattle | 20:00 | 27 Jun 2026 08:00 AM PKT |
| 64 | 26-Jun-26 | New Zealand v Belgium | G | BC Place | Vancouver | 20:00 | 27 Jun 2026 08:00 AM PKT |
| 65 | 26-Jun-26 | Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia | H | NRG Stadium | Houston | 19:00 | 27 Jun 2026 05:00 AM PKT |
| 66 | 26-Jun-26 | Uruguay v Spain | H | Estadio Akron | Guadalajara | 18:00 | 27 Jun 2026 05:00 AM PKT |
| 67 | 27-Jun-26 | Panama v England | L | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | 17:00 | 28 Jun 2026 02:00 AM PKT |
| 68 | 27-Jun-26 | Croatia v Ghana | L | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | 17:00 | 28 Jun 2026 02:00 AM PKT |
| 69 | 27-Jun-26 | Algeria v Austria | J | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | 21:00 | 28 Jun 2026 07:00 AM PKT |
| 70 | 27-Jun-26 | Jordan v Argentina | J | AT&T Stadium | Dallas | 21:00 | 28 Jun 2026 07:00 AM PKT |
| 71 | 27-Jun-26 | Colombia v Portugal | K | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | 19:30 | 28 Jun 2026 04:30 AM PKT |
| 72 | 27-Jun-26 | IC Winner 1 v Uzbekistan | K | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | 19:30 | 28 Jun 2026 04:30 AM PKT |
Knockout Stage Schedule (PKT)
The knockout stages start with the Round of 32 from June 28 to July 3, 2026. Teams are TBD based on group results. Here’s the Fifa match schedule with PKT times (schedule subject to FIFA updates).
- Round of 32:
- June 28: Group A Runner-Up v Group B Runner-Up at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles – Local 12:00, PKT 29 Jun 12:00 AM
- June 29: Group E Winner v 3rd Place A/B/C/D/F at Gillette Stadium, Boston – Local 16:30, PKT 30 Jun 01:30 AM
- June 29: Group F Winner v Group C Runner-Up at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey – Local 19:00, PKT 30 Jun 06:00 AM
- June 29: Group C Winner v Group F Runner-Up at NRG Stadium, Houston – Local 12:00, PKT 29 Jun 10:00 PM
- June 30: Group I Winner v 3rd Place C/D/F/G/H at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey – Local 17:00, PKT 1 Jul 02:00 AM
- June 30: Group E Runner-Up v Group I Runner-Up at AT&T Stadium, Dallas – Local 12:00, PKT 30 Jun 10:00 PM
- June 30: Group A Winner v 3rd Place C/E/F/H/I at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City – Local 19:00, PKT 1 Jul 06:00 AM
- July 1: Group L Winner v 3rd Place E/H/I/J/K at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta – Local 12:00, PKT 1 Jul 09:00 PM
- July 1: Group D Winner v 3rd Place B/E/F/I/J at Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area – Local 17:00, PKT 2 Jul 05:00 AM
- July 1: Group G Winner v 3rd Place A/E/H/I/J at Lumen Field, Seattle – Local 13:00, PKT 2 Jul 01:00 AM
- July 2: Group K Runner-Up v Group L Runner-Up at BMO Field, Toronto – Local 19:00, PKT 3 Jul 04:00 AM
- July 2: Group H Winner v Group J Runner-Up at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles – Local 12:00, PKT 3 Jul 12:00 AM
- July 2: Group B Winner v 3rd Place E/F/G/I/J at BC Place, Vancouver – Local 20:00, PKT 3 Jul 08:00 AM
- July 3: Group J Winner v Group H Runner-Up at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami – Local 18:00, PKT 4 Jul 03:00 AM
- July 3: Group K Winner v 3rd Place D/E/I/J/L at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City – Local 20:30, PKT 4 Jul 06:30 AM
- July 3: Group D Runner-Up v Group G Runner-Up at AT&T Stadium, Dallas – Local 13:00, PKT 3 Jul 11:00 PM
- Round of 16:
- July 4: Winner 74 v Winner 77 at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia – Local 17:00, PKT 5 Jul 02:00 AM
- July 4: Winner 73 v Winner 75 at NRG Stadium, Houston – Local 12:00, PKT 4 Jul 10:00 PM
- July 5: Winner 76 v Winner 78 at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey – Local 16:00, PKT 6 Jul 01:00 AM
- July 5: Winner 79 v Winner 80 at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City – Local 18:00, PKT 6 Jul 05:00 AM
- July 6: Winner 83 v Winner 84 at AT&T Stadium, Dallas – Local 14:00, PKT 6 Jul 12:00 AM
- July 6: Winner 81 v Winner 82 at Lumen Field, Seattle – Local 17:00, PKT 7 Jul 05:00 AM
- July 7: Winner 86 v Winner 88 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta – Local 12:00, PKT 7 Jul 09:00 PM
- July 7: Winner 85 v Winner 87 at BC Place, Vancouver – Local 13:00, PKT 8 Jul 01:00 AM
- Quarter-Finals fifa match Schedule (PKT):
- July 9: Winner 89 v Winner 90 at Gillette Stadium, Boston – Local 16:00, PKT 10 Jul 01:00 AM
- July 10: Winner 93 v Winner 94 at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles – Local 12:00, PKT 11 Jul 12:00 AM
- July 11: Winner 91 v Winner 92 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami – Local 17:00, PKT 12 Jul 02:00 AM
- July 11: Winner 95 v Winner 96 at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City – Local 20:00, PKT 12 Jul 06:00 AM
- Semi-Finals fifa match Schedule (PKT):
- July 14: Winner 97 v Winner 98 at AT&T Stadium, Dallas – Local 14:00, PKT 15 Jul 12:00 AM
- July 15: Winner 99 v Winner 100 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta – Local 15:00, PKT 16 Jul 12:00 AM
- Third Place Play-Off (PKT):
- July 18: Semi Loser 1 v Semi Loser 2 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami – Local 17:00, PKT 19 Jul 02:00 AM
- Final Match Date & Time (PKT):
- July 19: Semi Winner 1 v Semi Winner 2 at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey – Local 15:00, PKT 20 Jul 12:00 AM
Stadiums & Host Cities
The tournament uses 16 stadiums across three countries:
- Canada: BMO Field (Toronto), BC Place (Vancouver).
- Mexico: Estadio Azteca (Mexico City), Estadio Akron (Guadalajara), Estadio BBVA (Monterrey).
- USA: AT&T Stadium (Dallas), Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City), Gillette Stadium (Boston), Hard Rock Stadium (Miami), Levi’s Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area), Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia), Lumen Field (Seattle), MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey), Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta), NRG Stadium (Houston), SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles).
These venues offer capacities from 60,000 to 80,000+, blending modern facilities with historic sites like Estadio Azteca.
Watching Options in Pakistan
To watch World Cup 2026 live in Pakistan, check PTV Sports for free-to-air coverage, as it often broadcasts major football events. Private channels like ARY Sports or Ten Sports may also air matches. For streaming, apps like Tamasha, ARY ZAP, or Tapmad could offer live feeds. FIFA+ might provide highlights or select games. Confirm broadcasters closer to the tournament via FIFA’s official list.
FAQs Based on Search Intent
When does the World Cup 2026 start in PKT? The opening match is on June 12 at 12:00 AM PKT (Mexico v South Africa).
What are the World Cup 2026 match timings in Pakistan? Most games are between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM PKT, with many in early morning hours due to time differences.
Is the FIFA match schedule PKT available in PDF? Yes, download from FIFA.com and use a time converter for PKT.
How many matches in group stage? 72 matches from June 11 to 27.
Where is the final? MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey, on July 20 at 12:00 AM PKT.
Conclusion with Match-Tracking Advice
The World Cup 2026 fixtures Pakistan time promise thrilling action for fans. Track matches using the FIFA app for notifications and live scores. Join local viewing parties or online forums for discussions. Stay updated on qualifiers to see which teams fill the playoff spots. Enjoy the tournament—it’s set to be unforgettable!
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