World Cup 2026 · Final
World Cup 2026 Final — Start Time in Your Timezone
Sunday, July 19, 2026 · Kickoff 3:00 PM ET / 19:00 UTC · New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife), East Rutherford, NJ.
The 2026 World Cup final kicks off in
16 days, 15 hours
Sun, Jul 19, 7:00 PM
Add it to your calendar below so you don't miss kickoff.
New York New Jersey Stadium, New Jersey
Kickoff time around the world
The final kicks off at 19:00 UTC. Here's when that is in major cities — your local time is shown at the top of the page automatically.
| City | Local kickoff |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 12:00 PM, Sun Jul 19 |
| Mexico City | 1:00 PM, Sun Jul 19 |
| Chicago | 2:00 PM, Sun Jul 19 |
| New York | 3:00 PM, Sun Jul 19 |
| São Paulo | 4:00 PM, Sun Jul 19 |
| Buenos Aires | 4:00 PM, Sun Jul 19 |
| London | 8:00 PM, Sun Jul 19 |
| Lagos | 8:00 PM, Sun Jul 19 |
| Paris / Berlin / Madrid | 9:00 PM, Sun Jul 19 |
| Johannesburg | 9:00 PM, Sun Jul 19 |
| Dubai | 11:00 PM, Sun Jul 19 |
| Mumbai / New Delhi | 12:30 AM, Mon Jul 20 |
| Singapore | 3:00 AM, Mon Jul 20 |
| Tokyo | 4:00 AM, Mon Jul 20 |
| Sydney | 5:00 AM, Mon Jul 20 |
All times are computed from the official UTC kickoff and account for daylight saving in each city.
Heads-up by region
For most of the Americas and Europe it's an afternoon or evening kickoff. In India it's a 12:30 AM Monday start, and across East Asia and Australia the final runs in the early hours of Monday morning — set an alarm if you're tuning in from there.
FAQ
- What time does the 2026 World Cup final start?
- Kickoff is 3:00 PM ET (19:00 UTC) on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The time at the top of this page is converted to your device's timezone automatically.
- What time is the World Cup final in my timezone?
- It depends where you are: 8:00 PM in London, 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, 9:00 PM in Paris, and 12:30 AM Monday in India. See the table on the page for your city, or check the local time shown at the top.
- Where is the 2026 World Cup final?
- MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — listed by FIFA as New York New Jersey Stadium — just outside New York City.
- Who is playing in the 2026 World Cup final?
- The two semifinal winners. The finalists are decided after the semifinals on July 14–15, 2026, and this page updates with both teams as soon as they are confirmed.
- How long is the World Cup final?
- Regulation is 90 minutes plus stoppage time. If the score is level it goes to two 15-minute halves of extra time, then a penalty shootout if still tied — so allow up to about two and a half hours.
- How do I watch the 2026 World Cup final?
- Coverage varies by country; in the US it is on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). Add it to your calendar so you do not miss kickoff in your local time.
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