Kickoff times
What time is the World Cup on in Sydney (AEST)?
Every World Cup 2026 match below shows its kickoff converted to Sydney (AEST). Times update automatically for daylight saving where it applies.
Friday, 12 June 2026
Saturday, 13 June 2026
Sunday, 14 June 2026
Monday, 15 June 2026
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Friday, 19 June 2026
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Monday, 22 June 2026
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Thursday, 25 June 2026
Friday, 26 June 2026
Saturday, 27 June 2026
Sunday, 28 June 2026
Monday, 29 June 2026
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Thursday, 2 July 2026
Friday, 3 July 2026
Saturday, 4 July 2026
Sunday, 5 July 2026
Monday, 6 July 2026
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Friday, 10 July 2026
Saturday, 11 July 2026
Sunday, 12 July 2026
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Thursday, 16 July 2026
Sunday, 19 July 2026
Monday, 20 July 2026
Quick answers
- What time is the World Cup opening match in Sydney (AEST)?
- The opening match, Mexico v South Africa, kicks off at Fri 12 Jun · 05:00 on Friday, 12 June 2026 in Sydney (AEST).
- What time is the World Cup final in Sydney (AEST)?
- The final kicks off at Mon 20 Jul · 05:00 on Monday, 20 July 2026 in Sydney (AEST).
- How many matches are there at the 2026 World Cup?
- 104 matches across 34 match days, from Friday, 12 June 2026 to Monday, 20 July 2026.