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FIFA World Cup 2026 — Match Times in IST (India)

Complete knockout round schedule with all times converted to Indian Standard Time (IST). Round of 16 through to the Final on July 19. TV channels: ZEE5, Sony Ten. Updated July 4, 2026.

Time Zone Note: IST (India Standard Time) is UTC+5:30. US Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) used during the World Cup is UTC−4. IST is exactly 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of EDT. All times below use this conversion.

QUICK TIME CONVERTER

12pm ET9:30pm IST
1pm ET10:30pm IST
3pm ET12:30am IST +1
4pm ET1:30am IST +1
5pm ET2:30am IST +1
8pm ET5:30am IST +1

⚔️ ROUND OF 16 — JULY 4–8

Saturday, July 4, 2026 Live Today
Match
Time (ET → IST)
TV in India
🇨🇦 Canada vs Morocco 🇲🇦
NRG Stadium, Houston TX
1:00 PM ET
10:30 PM IST
Saturday night (Jul 4)
ZEE5 Sony Ten 2
🇵🇾 Paraguay vs France 🇫🇷
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia PA
5:00 PM ET
2:30 AM IST
Sunday early morning (Jul 5)
ZEE5 Sony Ten 2
Sunday, July 5, 2026 Tomorrow
Match
Time (ET → IST)
TV in India
🇧🇷 Brazil vs Norway 🇳🇴
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ
4:00 PM ET
1:30 AM IST
Monday early morning (Jul 6)
ZEE5 Sony Ten 2
🇲🇽 Mexico vs England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
8:00 PM ET
5:30 AM IST
Monday morning (Jul 6)
ZEE5 Sony Ten 2
Monday, July 6, 2026 2 Days
Match
Time (ET → IST)
TV in India
🇵🇹 Portugal vs Spain 🇪🇸
AT&T Stadium, Arlington TX (Dallas)
3:00 PM ET
12:30 AM IST
Tuesday midnight (Jul 7)
ZEE5 Sony Ten 2
🇺🇸 USA vs Belgium 🇧🇪
Lumen Field, Seattle WA
5:00 PM ET
2:30 AM IST
Tuesday early morning (Jul 7)
ZEE5 Sony Ten 2
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 3 Days
Match
Time (ET → IST)
TV in India
🇦🇷 Argentina vs Egypt 🇪🇬
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta GA
12:00 PM ET
9:30 PM IST
Tuesday evening (Jul 7) ✅ Best IST time
ZEE5 Sony Ten 2
🇨🇭 Switzerland vs Colombia 🇨🇴
BC Place, Vancouver Canada
4:00 PM ET
1:30 AM IST
Wednesday early morning (Jul 8)
ZEE5 Sony Ten 2

🏟️ QUARTER-FINALS — JULY 9–11

July 9–11, 2026 — Fixtures confirmed July 8 4 Matches
Match
Expected IST
TV in India
QF 1
Jul 9 · Venue TBC
~10:30 PM or 1:30 AM IST
Depends on FIFA draw
ZEE5Sony Ten
QF 2
Jul 9 · Venue TBC
~1:30 AM or 2:30 AM IST
Depends on FIFA draw
ZEE5Sony Ten
QF 3
Jul 10 · Venue TBC
~10:30 PM or 1:30 AM IST
Depends on FIFA draw
ZEE5Sony Ten
QF 4
Jul 11 · Venue TBC
~1:30 AM or 2:30 AM IST
Depends on FIFA draw
ZEE5Sony Ten

🔥 SEMI-FINALS — JULY 14–15

July 14–15, 2026 2 Matches
Match
Expected IST
TV in India
SF 1
Jul 14 · Venue TBC
~1:30 AM IST (Jul 15)
4pm ET expected
ZEE5Sony Ten
SF 2
Jul 15 · Venue TBC
~1:30 AM IST (Jul 16)
4pm ET expected
ZEE5Sony Ten

🏆 WORLD CUP FINAL — JULY 19

Sunday, July 19, 2026 — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey The Final
Match
Time (ET → IST)
TV in India
🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ · 82,500 capacity
~4:00 PM ET (expected)
1:30 AM IST
Monday early morning (Jul 20)
ZEE5 Sony Ten 2

Which channel shows World Cup 2026 in India?

ZEE5 holds digital/streaming rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in India — watch on the ZEE5 app on mobile, tablet, smart TV, or web browser. Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 3 carry the linear TV broadcast on cable and DTH (Tata Sky, Airtel Digital, DEN). JioTV also streams matches for Jio subscribers. Commentary is available in English, Hindi, and selected regional languages.

What is the best time for India to watch the World Cup?

The most India-friendly match of the remaining knockout rounds is Argentina vs Egypt on July 7 at 9:30 PM IST — a reasonable evening kickoff. Most other R16 matches are 12:30 AM, 1:30 AM, or 2:30 AM IST, meaning late-night or early-morning viewing for Indian fans.

The World Cup Final on July 19 is expected at approximately 1:30 AM IST on July 20 — a Sunday night to Monday morning slot. Set your alarms early.

Is ZEE5 free for World Cup 2026?

ZEE5 offers a subscription-based service. Some matches may be available without a subscription, but live knockout round matches generally require a ZEE5 ZEE5 Premium subscription. Check the ZEE5 app or website for current pricing — subscriptions start at approximately ₹49/month. Sony Ten is available via your existing cable or DTH package — no additional subscription required if you have a Sony LIV or Sony subscription.

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Full Round of 16 Bracket
All 8 matches · Jul 4–8
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Portugal vs Spain — July 6
12:30 AM IST · AT&T Stadium Dallas
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