FIFA World Cup 2026 Fixtures: A Late-Night Guide for India

The 2026 World Cup is the first with 48 teams and a record 104 matches across the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Most kickoffs land between 9:30 PM and 9:30 AM IST; the opener and final both start at 12:30 AM IST.

Zee owns India rights — watch on its Unite8 Sports channels or stream on ZEE5; DD Sports airs marquee games free.

India isn't playing — the team was knocked out in June 2024, before Sunil Chhetri's farewell.

Group stage runs 11–27 June, the final is on 19 July at MetLife Stadium near New York.