Japan Standard Time · JST · Asia/Tokyo
World Cup 2026 Schedule in Japan Time
Here is the World Cup 2026 group-stage schedule in Japan Time, with teams, dates, kickoff times, groups and venues.
Japan are in Group F with the Netherlands, Sweden and Tunisia.
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 Japan Standard Time · JST · Asia/Tokyo.
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.