World Cup 2026 time zones: when games kick off

Because 2026 is spread across three countries and many cities, kick-off times vary more than at a single-host tournament.

• Host cities span multiple time zones, from the Pacific coast to the US East Coast
• A game on the west coast can start hours apart from one on the east coast the same day
• For fans in Europe and Asia, many matches fall in the evening or late night local time

Always check the local kick-off time for each fixture in your own time zone — then keep your bracket updated as results land.