Sunday, July 19, 2026
World Cup 2026 Final — Kickoff Time & How to Watch
MetLife Stadium · New York/New Jersey · The 23rd FIFA World Cup Final
What time is the World Cup 2026 Final in your timezone?
The 2026 World Cup Final kicks off at 3:00 PM Eastern Time on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey. Below are the kickoff times converted to every major fan region.
| Region | Local kickoff | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| USA East (ET) | 3:00 PM | New York, Miami, Atlanta, Boston |
| USA Central (CT) | 2:00 PM | Dallas, Houston, Chicago |
| USA Mountain (MT) | 1:00 PM | Denver, Phoenix |
| USA Pacific (PT) | 12:00 noon | Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco |
| UK / Ireland (BST) | 8:00 PM | London, Dublin, Edinburgh |
| Central Europe (CEST) | 9:00 PM | Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam |
| Eastern Europe (EEST) | 10:00 PM | Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest |
| Brazil / Argentina (BRT) | 4:00 PM | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Buenos Aires |
| Mexico Central (CDT) | 2:00 PM | Mexico City, Guadalajara |
| South Africa (SAST) | 9:00 PM | Johannesburg, Cape Town |
| West Africa (WAT) | 8:00 PM | Lagos, Dakar, Abidjan |
| India (IST) | 12:30 AM | Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore (Mon Jul 20) |
| China / Singapore (HKT/SGT) | 3:00 AM | Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore (Mon Jul 20) |
| Japan / Korea (JST/KST) | 4:00 AM | Tokyo, Seoul, Osaka (Mon Jul 20) |
| Australia East (AEST) | 5:00 AM | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane (Mon Jul 20) |
| New Zealand (NZST) | 7:00 AM | Auckland, Wellington (Mon Jul 20) |
For your exact local kickoff time and watchability rating, use the interactive schedule — it auto-detects your timezone and supports 400+ cities.
The Venue: MetLife Stadium
The 2026 World Cup Final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, located ten miles west of midtown Manhattan. The stadium has an 82,500 capacity for the World Cup tournament, making it the largest venue in the competition. It is the home stadium of the New York Giants and New York Jets in the NFL and previously hosted Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014. The Final is the 8th and most prestigious match MetLife will host across the tournament, including the New York/New Jersey opener and Round of 16 fixtures.
How to Watch the World Cup 2026 Final
Coverage of the Final is locked in across every major broadcasting market. In the United States, FOX broadcasts the Final on the main network with Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo. In the UK and Ireland, both BBC and ITV will broadcast the Final separately, free-to-air. France's rights holders are M6 (free) and beIN Sports (paid). Germany is on ARD/ZDF (free) or MagentaTV (paid). Brazil's coverage is on Globo and SBT. For the full broadcaster list across 48 markets, see our How to Watch guide.
Path to the Final
The two finalists will be the winners of the semi-finals on July 14 (Dallas) and July 15 (Atlanta). Those winners advance from quarter-finals on July 9–12, Round of 16 from July 4–7, and Round of 32 from June 28 to July 4. With the new 48-team format, the Final is at the end of a 7-match knockout run for the eventual champions, up from 6 matches in the 32-team era. For brackets and the full path through the knockouts, see the All Teams hub and the main schedule.
FAQ
What time is the World Cup 2026 Final?
3:00 PM Eastern Time on Sunday, July 19, 2026. That's 12:00 noon Pacific, 8:00 PM in the UK, 9:00 PM in Central Europe, 12:30 AM Monday in India, 4:00 AM Monday in Japan and Korea, and 5:00 AM Monday on Australia's east coast.
Where is the World Cup 2026 Final being played?
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA — about 10 miles west of midtown Manhattan. The stadium will have an 82,500 World Cup capacity.
What date is the 2026 World Cup Final?
Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Who is playing in the 2026 World Cup Final?
The two finalists won't be confirmed until the semi-finals on July 14 and 15. Bookmakers' favorites entering the tournament are Spain, France, Argentina, England, Brazil, Germany, and the Netherlands.
How can I watch the 2026 World Cup Final live?
FOX broadcasts the Final on free-to-air network television in the US, with Spanish coverage on Telemundo. BBC and ITV both carry the Final free in the UK. Most major broadcasters worldwide carry the Final live — see our How to Watch guide for your country.