World Cup 2026 Schedule (CST – Central Time)
Last updated: April 2026
Looking for the full World Cup 2026 schedule in Central Time (CST)?
🇨🇦 Canada Match Schedule (CST)
June 12 – Canada vs Bosnia – 2:00 PM
June 18 – Canada vs Qatar – 5:00 PM
June 24 – Canada vs Switzerland – 2:00 PM
🇺🇸 USA Match Schedule (CST)
June 12 – USA vs Paraguay – 8:00 PM
June 19 – USA vs Australia – 2:00 PM
June 25 – USA vs Türkiye – 9:00 PM
This page provides a complete World Cup 2026 match schedule with all currently available kickoff times shown in Central Time. It is designed for fans watching from the Central Time zone who want a simple way to follow every match without needing to convert times manually.
Whether you’re tracking Canada, the United States, your favorite country, or planning watch parties, you can scroll through the full schedule below or download the printable PDF version for easy access anytime.
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Tip: Print the schedule and keep it nearby so you never miss a match.
🕒 Time Zone Note
All match times below are shown in Central Time (CST). Central Time is one hour behind Eastern Time, so a 3:00 PM ET match is shown as 2:00 PM Central Time.
📅 Full World Cup 2026 Schedule in Central Time
All matches below are listed in Central Time so you do not need to manually convert kickoff times.
This is the complete World Cup 2026 match schedule in Central Time, including all group stage matches, teams, kickoff times, and stadium locations.
| Date | Match | Time (CST) | Score | City / Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11 | 🇲🇽 Mexico vs 🇿🇦 South Africa | 2:00 PM | ___ | Mexico City – Estadio Azteca |
| June 11 | 🇰🇷 South Korea vs 🇨🇿 Czechia | 9:00 PM | ___ | Guadalajara – Estadio Akron |
| June 12 | 🇨🇦 Canada vs 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 2:00 PM | ___ | Toronto – BMO Field |
| June 12 | 🇺🇸 USA vs 🇵🇾 Paraguay | 8:00 PM | ___ | Los Angeles – SoFi Stadium |
| June 13 | 🇭🇹 Haiti vs 🏴 Scotland | 8:00 PM | ___ | Boston – Gillette Stadium |
| June 13 | 🇦🇺 Australia vs 🇹🇷 Türkiye | 11:00 PM | ___ | Vancouver – BC Place |
| June 13 | 🇧🇷 Brazil vs 🇲🇦 Morocco | 5:00 PM | ___ | MetLife Stadium |
| June 13 | 🇶🇦 Qatar vs 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 2:00 PM | ___ | Levi’s Stadium |
| June 14 | 🇩🇪 Germany vs 🇨🇼 Curaçao | 12:00 PM | ___ | NRG Stadium |
| June 14 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands vs 🇯🇵 Japan | 3:00 PM | ___ | AT&T Stadium |
| June 14 | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast vs 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 6:00 PM | ___ | Lincoln Financial Field |
| June 14 | 🇸🇪 Sweden vs 🇹🇳 Tunisia | 9:00 PM | ___ | Estadio BBVA |
| June 15 | 🇪🇸 Spain vs 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | 11:00 AM | ___ | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| June 15 | 🇧🇪 Belgium vs 🇪🇬 Egypt | 2:00 PM | ___ | Lumen Field |
| June 15 | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia vs 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 5:00 PM | ___ | Hard Rock Stadium |
| June 15 | 🇮🇷 Iran vs 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 8:00 PM | ___ | SoFi Stadium |
| June 16 | 🇫🇷 France vs 🇸🇳 Senegal | 2:00 PM | ___ | MetLife Stadium |
| June 16 | 🇮🇶 Iraq vs 🇳🇴 Norway | 5:00 PM | ___ | Gillette Stadium |
| June 16 | 🇦🇷 Argentina vs 🇩🇿 Algeria | 8:00 PM | ___ | Arrowhead Stadium |
| June 16 | 🇦🇹 Austria vs 🇯🇴 Jordan | 11:00 PM | ___ | Levi’s Stadium |
| June 17 | 🇵🇹 Portugal vs 🇨🇩 Congo DR | 12:00 PM | ___ | NRG Stadium |
| June 17 | 🏴 England vs 🇭🇷 Croatia | 3:00 PM | ___ | AT&T Stadium |
| June 17 | 🇬🇭 Ghana vs 🇵🇦 Panama | 6:00 PM | ___ | BMO Field |
| June 17 | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan vs 🇨🇴 Colombia | 9:00 PM | ___ | Estadio Azteca |
This schedule includes all currently known group stage matches of the 2026 tournament.
How to Use This Central Time Schedule
This Central Time schedule is designed for fans who want the full World Cup 2026 match list in one easy reference. You can use the table above to check match dates, kickoff times, teams, host cities, and stadiums throughout the tournament.
Central Time is useful for fans watching from central regions of Canada, the United States, Mexico, and other areas that follow this time zone during the tournament.
To better understand how teams progress through the tournament, visit the World Cup 2026 Groups page, where you can see all groups, teams, and the group stage structure.
Key Matches to Watch in Central Time
Some of the biggest early matches include the opening match, Canada’s first match in Toronto, the USA’s first match in Los Angeles, and major group-stage games featuring teams like Brazil, England, France, Argentina, Germany, Spain, and Portugal.
Use the full schedule table above to follow every match in Central Time, then check the team pages and group pages for more details about each country’s path through the tournament.
❓ FAQ
What time zone is this schedule in?
All match times are shown in Central Time (CST).
Can match times change?
Yes, match dates and times may be updated. Always verify with official sources.
Are all teams confirmed?
Some matches may include placeholders until qualification is complete.
Is Central Time the same as Eastern Time?
No. Central Time is one hour behind Eastern Time. For example, 3:00 PM Eastern Time is 2:00 PM Central Time.
Who should use the Central Time schedule?
This schedule is useful for fans in Central Time areas who want World Cup 2026 kickoff times shown in CST.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This schedule is an independently formatted reference built from publicly available fixture information. Times shown above are Central Time (CST).
Match dates, times, venues, and other details can change, so visitors should verify important details with official sources before relying on them.