2026 World Cup schedule for China Mainland (June-July). Many matches air early morning/morning/afternoon. Final on July 21. TBD pairings noted.
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2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in China Mainland Time — Your Ultimate Viewing Guide
Football fans in China, it is almost time.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to deliver weeks of drama, late-night kickoffs, early-morning alarms, and unforgettable moments from June to July. From the opening group-stage clashes to the grand final, supporters will be following every match, every upset, and every goal.
For fans watching from China Mainland, many games will air during the early morning, morning, and afternoon, so now is the perfect time to get ready, plan your schedule, and prepare for a full month of football action.
Whether you support Brazil, Argentina, England, France, Portugal, Germany, or the host nations, this tournament promises nonstop excitement.
Group Stage
Friday, June 12
3:00 AM — Mexico vs South Africa
10:00 AM — South Korea vs TBD
Saturday, June 13
3:00 AM — Canada vs TBD
9:00 AM — USA vs Paraguay
Sunday, June 14
3:00 AM — Qatar vs Switzerland
6:00 AM — Brazil vs Morocco
9:00 AM — Haiti vs Scotland
12:00 PM — Australia vs TBD
Monday, June 15
1:00 AM — Germany vs Curaçao
4:00 AM — Netherlands vs Japan
7:00 AM — Ivory Coast vs Ecuador
10:00 AM — TBD vs Tunisia
Tuesday, June 16
3:00 AM — Belgium vs Egypt
6:00 AM — Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
9:00 AM — Iran vs New Zealand
12:00 PM — Spain vs Cape Verde
Wednesday, June 17
3:00 AM — France vs Senegal
6:00 AM — TBD vs Norway
9:00 AM — Argentina vs Algeria
12:00 PM — Austria vs Jordan
Thursday, June 18
1:00 AM — Portugal vs TBD
4:00 AM — England vs Croatia
7:00 AM — Ghana vs Panama
10:00 AM — Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Friday, June 19
3:00 AM — Switzerland vs TBD
6:00 AM — Canada vs Qatar
9:00 AM — Mexico vs South Korea
12:00 PM — TBD vs South Africa
Saturday, June 20
7:00 AM — Scotland vs Morocco
7:00 AM — USA vs Australia
10:00 AM — Brazil vs Haiti
4:00 PM — TBD vs Paraguay
Sunday, June 21
3:00 AM — Netherlands vs TBD
5:00 AM — Germany vs Ivory Coast
12:00 PM — Ecuador vs Curaçao
2:00 PM — Tunisia vs Japan
Monday, June 22
1:00 AM — Spain vs Saudi Arabia
7:00 AM — Belgium vs Iran
7:00 AM — Uruguay vs Cape Verde
1:00 PM — New Zealand vs Egypt
Tuesday, June 23
3:00 AM — Argentina vs Austria
6:00 AM — France vs TBD
9:00 AM — Norway vs Senegal
3:00 PM — Jordan vs Algeria
Wednesday, June 24
3:00 AM — Portugal vs Uzbekistan
5:00 AM — England vs Ghana
8:00 AM — Panama vs Croatia
12:00 PM — Colombia vs TBD
Thursday, June 25
7:00 AM — Switzerland vs Canada
7:00 AM — TBD vs Qatar
7:00 AM — Scotland vs Brazil
7:00 AM — Morocco vs Haiti
11:00 AM — TBD vs Mexico
11:00 AM — South Africa vs South Korea
Friday, June 26
5:00 AM — Ecuador vs Germany
5:00 AM — Curaçao vs Ivory Coast
9:00 AM — Japan vs TBD
9:00 AM — Tunisia vs Netherlands
2:00 PM — TBD vs USA
2:00 PM — Paraguay vs Australia
Saturday, June 27
4:00 AM — Norway vs France
4:00 AM — Senegal vs TBD
10:00 AM — Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
10:00 AM — Uruguay vs Spain
3:00 PM — Egypt vs Iran
3:00 PM — New Zealand vs Belgium
Sunday, June 28
6:00 AM — Panama vs England
6:00 AM — Croatia vs Ghana
9:30 AM — Colombia vs Portugal
9:30 AM — TBD vs Uzbekistan
2:00 PM — Algeria vs Austria
2:00 PM — Jordan vs Argentina
Round of 32
Monday, June 29
3:00 AM — Match 1 (Houston)
6:30 AM — Match 2 (Boston)
1:00 PM — Match 3 (Monterrey)
Wednesday, July 1
3:00 AM — Match 4 (Dallas)
6:00 AM — Match 5 (New York/New Jersey)
1:00 PM — Match 6 (Mexico City)
Thursday, July 2
1:00 AM — Match 7 (Atlanta)
8:00 AM — Match 8 (Seattle)
12:00 PM — Match 9 (San Francisco)
Friday, July 3
7:00 AM — Match 10 (Los Angeles)
11:00 AM — Match 11 (Toronto)
3:00 PM — Match 12 (Vancouver)
Saturday, July 4
5:00 AM — Match 13 (Dallas)
7:00 AM — Match 14 (Miami)
1:30 PM — Match 15 (Kansas City)
Round of 16
Sunday, July 5
3:00 AM — Match 1 (Houston)
6:00 AM — Match 2 (Philadelphia)
Monday, July 6
5:00 AM — Match 3 (New York/New Jersey)
11:00 AM — Match 4 (Mexico City)
Tuesday, July 7
5:00 AM — Match 5 (Dallas)
12:00 PM — Match 6 (Seattle)
Wednesday, July 8
1:00 AM — Match 7 (Atlanta)
8:00 AM — Match 8 (Vancouver)
Quarterfinals
Saturday, July 11
5:00 AM — Quarterfinal 1 (Boston)
Sunday, July 12
7:00 AM — Quarterfinal 2 (Los Angeles)
Monday, July 13
7:00 AM — Quarterfinal 3 (Miami)
11:00 AM — Quarterfinal 4 (Kansas City)
Semifinals
Thursday, July 16
5:00 AM — Semifinal 1 (Dallas)
Friday, July 17
4:00 AM — Semifinal 2 (Atlanta)
Final Weekend
Monday, July 20
6:00 AM — Third-Place Match (Miami)
Tuesday, July 21
4:00 AM — Final (New York/New Jersey)
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Note: Match pairings marked TBD are still to be confirmed. Schedule subject to change.