🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Countdown

FIFA World Cup 2026 Kickoff

Timezone-aware live countdown to the opening match (Mexico vs South Africa) at Mexico City.

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Decided Round of 32 Matchups

Match 73: South Africa vs Canada June 28, 2026 Match 74: Germany vs Paraguay June 29, 2026 Match 75: Netherlands vs Morocco June 30, 2026 Match 76: Brazil vs Japan June 29, 2026 Match 77: France vs Sweden June 30, 2026 Match 78: Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway June 30, 2026 Match 79: Mexico vs Ecuador July 01, 2026 Match 80: England vs DR Congo July 01, 2026 Match 81: USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina July 02, 2026 Match 82: Belgium vs Senegal July 01, 2026 Match 83: Portugal vs Croatia July 02, 2026 Match 84: Spain vs Austria July 02, 2026 Match 85: Switzerland vs Algeria July 03, 2026 Match 86: Argentina vs Cape Verde July 03, 2026 Match 87: Colombia vs Ghana July 04, 2026 Match 88: Australia vs Egypt July 03, 2026
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Football Spotlight & Facts

🇲🇽 Mexico

Nickname: El Tri (The Tricolor)

Best Performance: Quarter-finals (1970, 1986)

Mexico is co-hosting the 2026 World Cup. The opening match at the iconic Estadio Azteca makes it the first venue to host three World Cups.

🇿🇦 South Africa

Nickname: Bafana Bafana (Go Boys Go)

Best Performance: Group Stage (1998, 2002, 2010)

South Africa hosted the 2010 World Cup, memorable for Siphiwe Tshabalala's iconic opening goal against Mexico.

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About FIFA World Cup 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 starts on June 11, 2026 and features 104 matches across Mexico, Canada, and the United States. OnlineTimeZone automatically detects your local timezone to ensure you never miss any kickoff.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11, 2026 with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at 19:00 UTC.

How can I see all match kickoff times in my local timezone?

You can view the full 104-match schedule page on OnlineTimeZone, which automatically converts every match kickoff time to your local timezone.

Where is the opening match being played?

The opening match between Mexico and South Africa takes place at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.