World Cup 2026 Match Times in Australia: A Guide to Kickoff Times Across Time Zones

With USA, Canada and Mexico co-hosting the 2026 World Cup there are set to be a number of different kickoff times across four time zones in North America.

It also marks a historic transition as the largest World Cup ever, expanding from the traditional 32-team format to a 48-nation field.

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Fans in Australia are set be in for a few early mornings and afternoons that will test even the most dedicated football fans - but also be a problem for bosses at work.

With 104 matches taking place this summer, The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all the kickoff time information you need to ensure you don't miss a minute of the action.

FIFA World Cup matches feature regular kickoff times. On the FIFA schedule, as well as below, you will see all times listed in Eastern Time.

Here is a helpful table to help translate some of the most common kickoff times for World Cup matches into AEST times.

STADIUM GUIDES: Estadio Azteca | Estadio Akron | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Estadio BBVA

STADIUM GUIDES: BMO Field | Levi's Stadium | SoFi Stadium | BC Place | Lumen Field

STADIUM GUIDES: SoFi Stadium | BC Place | Levi's Stadium | Lumen Field

The top eight third-place finishers will qualify for the knockout stage, while the bottom four will be eliminated.

Kieran Francis is a senior editor based in Melbourne, Australia. He started at Sportal.com.au before being a part of the transition to Sporting News in 2015. Just prior to the 2018 World Cup, he was appointed chief editor of Goal.com in Australia. His passions lay in football, AFL, poker and cricket — when he is not on holiday.