World Cup 2026 · Quarter-final
World Cup 2026 Quarter-final: Round of 16 1 Winner vs Round of 16 2 Winner
Verified 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC·auto-refreshed
This Quarter-final slot kicks off Thu 09 Jul at 01:30 IST+1 / 16:00 ET / 21:00 BST, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts. The two nations are confirmed once the preceding round concludes.
Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC.
| Zone | Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | US Eastern | 16:00 | Thu 09 Jul |
| CT | US Central | 15:00 | Thu 09 Jul |
| PT | US Pacific | 13:00 | Thu 09 Jul |
| BST | UK | 21:00 | Thu 09 Jul |
| CET | Central Europe | 22:00 | Thu 09 Jul |
| IST | India | 01:30+1 | Fri 10 Jul |
| GST | Gulf | 00:00+1 | Fri 10 Jul |
| JST | Japan | 05:00+1 | Fri 10 Jul |
| AEST | Australia East | 06:00+1 | Fri 10 Jul |
Where to watch
In India, all World Cup 2026 matches are on ZEE5 (Paid) and Unite8 Sports. In the United States, Fox / FS1 (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) hold the rights. In the United Kingdom, BBC and ITV / STV share coverage. Full broadcaster details by country are at our verified how-to-watch guide →
Match Facts
| Stage | Quarter-final |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Gillette Stadium |
| City | Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-07-09T20:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
Quarter-final qualifiers
Both teams in this quarter-final are decided by earlier results. This slot is filled by Round of 16 1 Winner against Round of 16 2 Winner. The bracket position, venue and kickoff are fixed; the nations confirm once the feeding rounds finish.
Other Quarter-final fixtures
| Fri 10 Jul | Round of 16 5 Winner vs Round of 16 6 Winner | – |
| Sat 11 Jul | Round of 16 3 Winner vs Round of 16 4 Winner | – |
| Sun 12 Jul | Round of 16 7 Winner vs Round of 16 8 Winner | – |
How to watch
The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →