India Standard Time · IST · Asia/Kolkata

World Cup 2026 Schedule in India Time

Here is the World Cup 2026 group-stage schedule in India Time, with teams, dates, kickoff times, groups and venues.

This page helps fans in India follow every listed match in India Standard Time.

48
Teams
12
Groups
72
Group-stage fixtures
After group stage
Knockout matches

Friday 12 June

Saturday 13 June

Sunday 14 June

Monday 15 June

Tuesday 16 June

Wednesday 17 June

Thursday 18 June

Friday 19 June

Saturday 20 June

Sunday 21 June

Monday 22 June

Tuesday 23 June

Wednesday 24 June

Thursday 25 June

Friday 26 June

Saturday 27 June

Sunday 28 June

Schedule in other time zones

FAQ

What time zone is this schedule shown in?

Every kickoff on this page is shown in India Standard Time · IST · Asia/Kolkata.

When does the 2026 World Cup start?

The tournament begins on 11 June 2026 with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca.

Are knockout matches included?

Not yet — this page lists the group-stage fixtures. Knockout matchups are confirmed once the group stage finishes and will be added then.

Where can I see today's matches?

The today page shows the current day's fixtures (or the next upcoming matchday) with kickoff times and venues.

Is this an official FIFA site?

No. WorldCupMatchDay is an independent, fan-made resource and is not affiliated with FIFA.