FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Middle East Time UAE KSA Qatar

FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Middle East Time (UAE, KSA, Qatar)

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Looking for FIFA World Cup 2026 match times in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, or Qatar? Get the full schedule with accurate Middle East time conversions.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to redefine global football with its expanded format, massive scale, and historic hosting across three countries — the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, this edition will feature 48 teams, 104 matches, and 16 host cities.

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For football fans across the Middle East, especially in UAE, Dubai, Saudi Arabia (KSA), and Qatar, understanding the match schedule in local Middle East Time is essential to enjoy every moment without confusion. This article provides a complete guide to the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule converted into UAE, KSA, and Qatar time zones, along with key dates, match timings, and viewing tips.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Fixtures in Middle East Time

DATE (Local)GRPMATCHTEAMSUAE TimeKSA / Qatar TimeVENUE
Fri, Jun 12A1Mexico vs South Africa11:00 PM10:00 PMEstadio Azteca
Fri, Jun 12A2South Korea vs UEFA PO D6:00 AM5:00 AMEstadio Guadalajara
Sat, Jun 13B3Canada vs UEFA PO A11:00 PM10:00 PMToronto Stadium
Sat, Jun 13D4USA vs Paraguay5:00 AM4:00 AMLos Angeles Stadium
Sat, Jun 13D5Australia vs UEFA PO C8:00 AM7:00 AMBC Place Vancouver
Sun, Jun 14B6Qatar vs Switzerland11:00 PM10:00 PMSF Bay Area Stadium
Sun, Jun 14C7Brazil vs Morocco2:00 AM1:00 AMNY/NJ Stadium
Sun, Jun 14C8Haiti vs Scotland5:00 AM4:00 AMBoston Stadium
Sun, Jun 14E9Germany vs Curaçao9:00 PM8:00 PMHouston Stadium
Mon, Jun 15F10Netherlands vs Japan12:00 AM11:00 PMDallas Stadium
Mon, Jun 15E11Ivory Coast vs Ecuador3:00 AM2:00 AMPhiladelphia Stadium
Mon, Jun 15F12UEFA PO B vs Tunisia6:00 AM5:00 AMEstadio Monterrey
Mon, Jun 15H13Spain vs Cape Verde8:00 PM7:00 PMAtlanta Stadium
Tue, Jun 16G14Belgium vs Egypt11:00 PM10:00 PMSeattle Stadium
Tue, Jun 16H15Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay2:00 AM1:00 AMMiami Stadium
Tue, Jun 16G16Iran vs New Zealand5:00 AM4:00 AMLA Stadium
Wed, Jun 17I17France vs Senegal11:00 PM10:00 PMNY/NJ Stadium
Wed, Jun 17I18IC PO 2 vs Norway2:00 AM1:00 AMBoston Stadium
Wed, Jun 17J19Argentina vs Algeria5:00 AM4:00 AMKansas City
Wed, Jun 17J20Austria vs Jordan8:00 AM7:00 AMSF Bay Area
Wed, Jun 17K21Portugal vs IC PO 19:00 PM8:00 PMHouston
Thu, Jun 18L22England vs Croatia12:00 AM11:00 PMDallas
Thu, Jun 18L23Ghana vs Panama3:00 AM2:00 AMToronto
Thu, Jun 18K24Uzbekistan vs Colombia6:00 AM5:00 AMEstadio Azteca
Thu, Jun 18A25UEFA PO D vs South Africa8:00 PM7:00 PMAtlanta
Fri, Jun 19B26Switzerland vs UEFA PO A11:00 PM10:00 PMLA Stadium
Fri, Jun 19B27Canada vs Qatar2:00 AM1:00 AMVancouver
Fri, Jun 19A28Mexico vs South Korea5:00 AM4:00 AMGuadalajara
Fri, Jun 19D29UEFA PO C vs Paraguay8:00 AM7:00 AMSF Bay Area
Sat, Jun 20D30USA vs Australia11:00 PM10:00 PMSeattle
Sat, Jun 20C31Scotland vs Morocco2:00 AM1:00 AMBoston
Sat, Jun 20C32Brazil vs Haiti5:00 AM4:00 AMPhiladelphia
Sat, Jun 20F33Tunisia vs Japan8:00 AM7:00 AMMonterrey
Sat, Jun 20F34Netherlands vs UEFA PO B9:00 PM8:00 PMHouston
Sun, Jun 21E35Germany vs Ivory Coast12:00 AM11:00 PMToronto
Sun, Jun 21E36Ecuador vs Curaçao4:00 AM3:00 AMKansas City
Sun, Jun 21H37Spain vs Saudi Arabia8:00 PM7:00 PMAtlanta
Mon, Jun 22G38Belgium vs Iran11:00 PM10:00 PMLA Stadium
Mon, Jun 22H39Uruguay vs Cape Verde2:00 AM1:00 AMMiami
Mon, Jun 22G40New Zealand vs Egypt5:00 AM4:00 AMVancouver
Mon, Jun 22J41Argentina vs Austria9:00 PM8:00 PMDallas
Tue, Jun 23I42France vs IC PO 21:00 AM12:00 AMPhiladelphia
Tue, Jun 23I43Norway vs Senegal4:00 AM3:00 AMNY/NJ
Tue, Jun 23J44Jordan vs Algeria7:00 AM6:00 AMSF Bay Area
Tue, Jun 23K45Portugal vs Uzbekistan9:00 PM8:00 PMHouston
Wed, Jun 24L46England vs Ghana12:00 AM11:00 PMBoston
Wed, Jun 24L47Panama vs Croatia3:00 AM2:00 AMToronto
Wed, Jun 24K48Colombia vs IC PO 16:00 AM5:00 AMGuadalajara
Thu, Jun 25B49Switzerland vs Canada11:00 PM10:00 PMVancouver
Thu, Jun 25B50UEFA PO A vs Qatar11:00 PM10:00 PMSeattle
Thu, Jun 25C51Scotland vs Brazil2:00 AM1:00 AMMiami
Thu, Jun 25C52Morocco vs Haiti2:00 AM1:00 AMAtlanta
Thu, Jun 25A53UEFA PO D vs Mexico5:00 AM4:00 AMAzteca
Thu, Jun 25A54South Africa vs South Korea5:00 AM4:00 AMMonterrey
Thu, Jun 25E55Curaçao vs Ivory Coast12:00 AM11:00 PMPhiladelphia
Thu, Jun 25E56Ecuador vs Germany12:00 AM11:00 PMNY/NJ
Fri, Jun 26F57Japan vs UEFA PO B3:00 AM2:00 AMDallas
Fri, Jun 26F58Tunisia vs Netherlands3:00 AM2:00 AMKansas City
Fri, Jun 26D59UEFA PO C vs USA6:00 AM5:00 AMLA Stadium
Fri, Jun 26D60Paraguay vs Australia6:00 AM5:00 AMSF Bay Area
Sat, Jun 27I61Norway vs France11:00 PM10:00 PMBoston
Sat, Jun 27I62Senegal vs IC PO 211:00 PM10:00 PMToronto
Sat, Jun 27H63Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia4:00 AM3:00 AMHouston
Sat, Jun 27H64Uruguay vs Spain4:00 AM3:00 AMGuadalajara
Sat, Jun 27G65Egypt vs Iran7:00 AM6:00 AMSeattle
Sat, Jun 27G66New Zealand vs Belgium7:00 AM6:00 AMVancouver
Sun, Jun 28L67Panama vs England1:00 AM12:00 AMNY/NJ
Sun, Jun 28L68Croatia vs Ghana1:00 AM12:00 AMPhiladelphia
Sun, Jun 28K69Colombia vs Portugal3:30 AM2:30 AMMiami
Sun, Jun 28K70IC PO 1 vs Uzbekistan3:30 AM2:30 AMAtlanta
Sun, Jun 28J71Algeria vs Austria6:00 AM5:00 AMKansas City
Sun, Jun 28J72Jordan vs Argentina6:00 AM5:00 AMDallas

⏰ Middle East Time Zones Explained

Football fans in the Middle East generally follow two main time zones:

  • UAE (GST – Gulf Standard Time): UTC +4
  • Saudi Arabia & Qatar (AST – Arabia Standard Time): UTC +3

⏱️ Time Difference with Host Countries

  • USA (Eastern Time – ET):
    • UAE: ET + 8 hours
    • KSA/Qatar: ET + 7 hours
  • USA (Pacific Time – PT):
    • UAE: PT + 11 hours
    • KSA/Qatar: PT + 10 hours
  • Mexico (Central Time – CT):
    • UAE: CT + 9 hours
    • KSA/Qatar: CT + 8 hours

This means most matches will be shown late night or early morning in the Middle East.

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🏁 Opening Match Timing in Middle East

📅 Opening Day – June 11, 2026

The opening match will take place at the iconic Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.

  • Local Time (CT): Afternoon
  • UAE Time: Around 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM (June 12)
  • KSA & Qatar Time: Around 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM

The opening ceremony and first match will therefore be late night events for Middle East viewers — ideal for dedicated football fans.

📆 Group Stage Schedule in UAE, KSA & Qatar Time

The group stage runs for over two weeks and features multiple matches each day. Most games will fall into these time windows:

🕒 Typical Match Timings (Middle East)

  • Late Evening: 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Midnight: 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM
  • Early Morning: 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM

Matches played in East Coast cities like New York, Toronto, and Miami will generally be shown around midnight, while games in West Coast cities like Los Angeles or Vancouver may begin closer to early morning hours.

🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026 Final – Middle East Time

The final match will be played on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.

⏱️ Expected Final Match Timings:

  • KSA & Qatar: Around 10:00 PM
  • UAE: Around 11:00 PM

📺 Where to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Middle East

Football fans in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar can expect live coverage through:

  • Regional sports TV networks
  • Official streaming platforms
  • Mobile apps offering live scores and highlights

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⚽ Conclusion

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be a global football spectacle unlike any other, and fans in UAE, KSA, and Qatar will be at the heart of the excitement despite the time difference. While most matches will air late at night or early morning, the final and key knockout games offer convenient viewing times.

By understanding the Middle East time conversion, football fans can enjoy every goal, upset, and historic moment of the 2026 World Cup without missing a beat.

FAQs – FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Middle East Time

When will FIFA World Cup 2026 matches start in UAE, KSA, and Qatar time?

Most FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will start between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM in the Middle East, depending on the host city and local kickoff time.

Will FIFA World Cup 2026 matches be late night in the Middle East?

Yes. Since matches are hosted in North America, many games will be played late at night or early morning in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Qatar.

At what time will the FIFA World Cup 2026 final be shown in the Middle East?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is expected to kick off around:
10:00 PM in KSA & Qatar
11:00 PM in UAE

Which countries are hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026?

The tournament will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, across 16 different cities.

Where can fans watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live in UAE, Dubai, KSA, and Qatar?

Fans can watch live matches on official regional sports channels and streaming platforms, which will display schedules in local Middle East time. To get Channel info visit FIFA World cup 2026 Countrywise Streaming guide.