WASHINGTON, D.C. — The World Cup final will kick off at 3 p.m. EDT on July 26, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

FIFA announced the start times for the tournament's 104 matches on Saturday, a day after the draw for the expanded 48-nation tournament. The kickoff time allows for prime-time viewing in Europe, where it will be 9 p.m., and the United Kingdom, where it will be 8 p.m.

What You Need To Know

The World Cup final will kick off at 3 p.m. EDT on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey

The World Cup opener in Mexico City on June 11 between El Tri and South Africa will start at 1 p.m. local (3 p.m. EDT)

Seventy-eight games will be in the U.S., including all from the quarterfinals on, and 13 apiece in Canada and Mexico

Semifinals will star

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