World Cup 2026: Round of 32 kick-off times in the UAE
Your guide to every Round of 32 fixture and when to watch them in UAE time
The World Cup 2026 is entering knockout territory, and things are about to get seriously intense. From early kick-offs to late-night clashes, here’s the Round of 32 schedule – all converted into UAE time so you know exactly when to tune in, clear your calendar, or prepare for very little sleep.
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Here’s your guide to Round of 32 kick-off times in the UAE
Sunday, June 28, 2026
(73) Canada vs. South Africa: 11pm
Monday, June 29, 2026
(76) Brazil vs Japan: 9pm
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
(74) Germany vs Paraguay: 12.30am
(75) Netherlands vs Morocco: 5am
(78) Côte d’Ivoire vs Norway: 9pm
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
(77) France vs Sweden: 1am
(79) Mexico vs Ecuador: 5am
(80) England vs DR Congo: 8pm
Thursday, July 2, 2026
(82) Belgium vs Senegal: 12am
(81) USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: 4am
(84) Spain vs Austria: 11pm
Friday, July 3, 2026
(83) Portugal vs Croatia: 3am
(85) Switzerland vs Algeria: 7am
(88) Australia vs Egypt: 10pm
Saturday, July 4, 2026
(86) Argentina vs Cape Verde: 2am
(87) Colombia vs Ghana: 5.30am
Coming up: ROUND OF 16
Saturday, July 4, 2026
(90) Winner Match 73 vs Winner Match 75: 9pm
Sunday, July 5, 2026
(89) Winner Match 74 vs Winner Match 77: 1am
Monday, July 6, 2026
(91) Winner Match 76 vs Winner Match 78: 12am
(92) Winner Match 79 vs Winner Match 80: 4am
(93) Winner Match 83 vs Winner Match 84: 11pm
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
(94) Winner Match 81 vs Winner Match 82: 4am
(95) Winner Match 86 vs Winner Match 88: 8pm
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
(96) Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 87: 12am
QUARTER FINALS
Friday, July 10, 2026
(97) Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90: 12am
(98) Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94: 11pm
Sunday, July 12, 2026
(99) Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92: 1am
(100) Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96: 5am
SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
(101) Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98: 11pm
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
(102) Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100: 11pm
3RD PLACE
Sunday, July 19, 2026
(103) Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102: 1am
FINALS
Sunday, July 19, 2026
(104) Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102: 11pm
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