World Cup 2026 · Final
World Cup 2026 Final: Semifinal 1 Winner vs Semifinal 2 Winner
Verified 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC·auto-refreshed
This Final slot kicks off Sun 19 Jul at 00:30 IST+1 / 15:00 ET / 20:00 BST, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. 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 | 15:00 | Sun 19 Jul |
| CT | US Central | 14:00 | Sun 19 Jul |
| PT | US Pacific | 12:00 | Sun 19 Jul |
| BST | UK | 20:00 | Sun 19 Jul |
| CET | Central Europe | 21:00 | Sun 19 Jul |
| IST | India | 00:30+1 | Mon 20 Jul |
| GST | Gulf | 23:00 | Sun 19 Jul |
| JST | Japan | 04:00+1 | Mon 20 Jul |
| AEST | Australia East | 05:00+1 | Mon 20 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 | Final |
|---|---|
| Stadium | MetLife Stadium |
| City | East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-07-19T19:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
Final qualifiers
Both teams in this final are decided by earlier results. This slot is filled by Semifinal 1 Winner against Semifinal 2 Winner. The bracket position, venue and kickoff are fixed; the nations confirm once the feeding rounds finish.
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) →