What date and time is the 2026 World Cup final?

Sunday 19 July 2026 at 15:00 EDT (19:00 UTC), kicking off at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Where is the 2026 World Cup final being played?

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — the home stadium of the New York Giants and Jets, in the New York / New Jersey host region.

What time is the World Cup 2026 final in Europe?

20:00 in London/Lisbon (BST/WEST) and 21:00 in mainland Western Europe (CEST) — primetime Sunday evening across the continent.

Is the final on Sunday or Monday in Asia?

Monday morning local time across Asia: 00:30 IST in India, 03:00 in China/Singapore, 04:00 in Tokyo/Seoul. Set an alarm or watch the replay.

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What Time Is the World Cup 2026 Final in My Country?

By Maya Okonkwo · Editor, Time Zone LinkJune 11, 20264 min read

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is Sunday 19 July 2026 at 15:00 EDT (19:00 UTC). Country-by-country local kickoff time — find yours in seconds.

Quick answer: The 2026 FIFA World Cup final kicks off Sunday 19 July 2026 at 15:00 EDT (19:00 UTC) at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.

By country — when to start watching

United Kingdom: 20:00 BST, Sun 19 Jul
Ireland: 20:00 IST, Sun 19 Jul
France / Germany / Spain / Italy / Netherlands: 21:00 CEST, Sun 19 Jul
Portugal: 20:00 WEST, Sun 19 Jul
Greece / Turkey / Egypt / South Africa: 22:00, Sun 19 Jul
Nigeria / Morocco: 20:00, Sun 19 Jul
Saudi Arabia / Qatar / Kenya: 22:00, Sun 19 Jul
UAE: 23:00, Sun 19 Jul
India: 00:30 IST, Mon 20 Jul
Pakistan: 00:00, Mon 20 Jul
Indonesia (Jakarta) / Thailand: 02:00, Mon 20 Jul
China / Singapore / Malaysia / Philippines / Hong Kong: 03:00, Mon 20 Jul
Japan / South Korea: 04:00, Mon 20 Jul
Australia (Sydney / Melbourne): 05:00 AEST, Mon 20 Jul
Australia (Perth): 03:00 AWST, Mon 20 Jul
New Zealand: 07:00 NZST, Mon 20 Jul
United States (East / Central / Mountain / Pacific): 15:00 / 14:00 / 13:00 / 12:00, Sun 19 Jul
Canada (Toronto / Vancouver): 15:00 / 12:00, Sun 19 Jul
Mexico City: 13:00 CST, Sun 19 Jul (no DST)
Brazil (São Paulo) / Argentina: 16:00, Sun 19 Jul
Colombia / Peru: 14:00, Sun 19 Jul

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Frequently asked

What date and time is the 2026 World Cup final?: Sunday 19 July 2026 at 15:00 EDT (19:00 UTC), kicking off at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Where is the 2026 World Cup final being played?: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — the home stadium of the New York Giants and Jets, in the New York / New Jersey host region.
What time is the World Cup 2026 final in Europe?: 20:00 in London/Lisbon (BST/WEST) and 21:00 in mainland Western Europe (CEST) — primetime Sunday evening across the continent.
Is the final on Sunday or Monday in Asia?: Monday morning local time across Asia: 00:30 IST in India, 03:00 in China/Singapore, 04:00 in Tokyo/Seoul. Set an alarm or watch the replay.