Published on January 11, 2026 · Updated on May 15, 2026 · Written by Pooja Sharma
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is planned to become the most extensive and ambitious edition of the tournament ever. Historically, for the first time, footballs biggest event will take place jointly in three countries the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As the matches are to be held over an entire continent, the 2026 tournament is a clear indication of how global the present game has become.
On a scale this huge, there will be a 48-team format, with the competition greatly expanded and 104 matches to be played between 11 June and 19 July 2026. Malaysia football fans, whenever they are following a North American-based tournament, can anticipate early morning kick-offs and must be very prudent in their viewing schedules. This page displays the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup match time table converted to Malaysia Time (MYT), also known as Malaysia Standard Time (MST) so that you can watch all the games without bothering about the change of time zones.
🌍 FIFA World Cup – a Legacy
The FIFA World Cup has always been a source of thrills from the very start in Uruguay in 1930, when the competition featured only 13 teams. Now, a football marathon of 48 teams has taken over the world. It is hard to find a country that is not a fan of the FIFA World Cups. Even the countries that have never competed in FIFA World Cups still have a significant fan following for the competition. The event takes place once every four years, and each edition provides us with a plethora of memories.
In the initial years, the tournament was mainly the battle of the South American countries; however, the European giants quickly gained dominance, and the competition has kept changing. So, expect the unexpected from the 2026 edition.
⚽ Quick Facts – 2026 FIFA World Cup
CategoryDetailsHost NationsUSA, Canada, MexicoTournament Dates11 June – 19 July 2026Total Teams48Total Matches104Time Zone Used on This PageMalaysia Time (UTC +8)Final VenueMetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA
🏟️ Know about the tournament format
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will adopt a new format with 48 teams split into 12 groups of 4. Each team will play 3 group stage games, thus the importance of consistency and having a deep squad is getting higher and higher.
The first and second-placed teams of each group will directly qualify for the round of 32, while the 8 best third-placed teams will also advance to the Round of 32 based on their overall standing among all the thrid placed teams. From the Round of 32 onwards, there will be a knockout phase (single-elimination games) until the final, meaning that every match will be decisive.
The knockout phase will start from late June and continue until the final on the 19th of July 2026. This expanded World Cup format leads to more matches with very high stakes and a greater variety of kick-off hours for fans watching from Malaysia.
alaysia and the FIFA World Cup: Passion Beyond Qualification
Although Malaysia has yet to qualify for the FIFA World Cups, football is still very much the main sport of the Malaysians. The sport always has a vibrant fan base in the country, and a large number of Malaysians regularly attend matches at the local, regional and international levels.
During a few spells, Malaysia’s football team was able to achieve success in the local Southeast Asian football market. The national team is now after long, term goals for on, field development and international recognition. As part of a general game improvement policy, youth academies and top-tier league programs regularly receive upgrades.
For Malaysian football fans, the World Cup is both a source of joy and a learning opportunity, a moment to see the greatest football stars live on TV, learn high-level football tactics, and get ideas for the future development of local football. People will get the same feeling from the 2026 World Cup.
🕓 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Schedule in Malaysia Time (MYT)
As stated above, the matches will be hosted across North America; fans in Malaysia should expect a combination of late-night and early-morning kick-offs. Most fixtures will fall between 3:00 AM and 10:00 AM MYT, depending on the venue time zone.
The opening match, played locally on 11 June 2026, will be shown in Malaysia on 12 June 2026 at 3:00 AM (MYT), in which one of the co-hosts, Mexico, will face the 2010 hosts, South Africa. The final for Malaysian fans will kick off on 20 July 2026 at 3:00 AM (MYT) in the United States.
Below is the complete schedule of all 104 matches, with every kick-off time shown in Malaysia Standard Time (MST)/Malaysia Time (MYT):
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Group
2
Round of 32
3
Round of 16
4
Quarter Finals
5
Semi Finals
6
3rd Place
7
Final
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DateTimeTeam 1
Score
Team 2
12 June, 2026
Friday
3:00 AM
(MYT)
Kick-off in 8d 17h
10:00 AM
(MYT)
Kick-off in 9d 43m
13 June, 2026
Saturday
3:00 AM
(MYT)
Kick-off in 9d 17h
9:00 AM
(MYT)
14 June, 2026
Sunday
3:00 AM
(MYT)
6:00 AM
(MYT)
9:00 AM
(MYT)
12:00 PM
(MYT)
15 June, 2026
Monday
1:00 AM
(MYT)
4:00 AM
(MYT)
7:00 AM
(MYT)
10:00 AM
(MYT)
16 June, 2026
Tuesday
12:00 AM
(MYT)
3:00 AM
(MYT)
6:00 AM
(MYT)
9:00 AM
(MYT)
17 June, 2026
Wednesday
3:00 AM
(MYT)
6:00 AM
(MYT)
9:00 AM
(MYT)
12:00 PM
(MYT)
18 June, 2026
Thursday
1:00 AM
(MYT)
4:00 AM
(MYT)
7:00 AM
(MYT)
10:00 AM
(MYT)
19 June, 2026
Friday
12:00 AM
(MYT)
3:00 AM
(MYT)
6:00 AM
(MYT)
9:00 AM
(MYT)
20 June, 2026
Saturday
3:00 AM
(MYT)
6:00 AM
(MYT)
8:30 AM
(MYT)
11:00 AM
(MYT)
21 June, 2026
Sunday
1:00 AM
(MYT)
4:00 AM
(MYT)
8:00 AM
(MYT)
12:00 PM
(MYT)
22 June, 2026
Monday
12:00 AM
(MYT)
3:00 AM
(MYT)
6:00 AM
(MYT)
9:00 AM
(MYT)
23 June, 2026
Tuesday
1:00 AM
(MYT)
5:00 AM
(MYT)
8:00 AM
(MYT)
11:00 AM
(MYT)
24 June, 2026
Wednesday
1:00 AM
(MYT)
4:00 AM
(MYT)
7:00 AM
(MYT)
10:00 AM
(MYT)
25 June, 2026
Thursday
3:00 AM
(MYT)
3:00 AM
(MYT)
6:00 AM
(MYT)
6:00 AM
(MYT)
9:00 AM
(MYT)
9:00 AM
(MYT)
26 June, 2026
Friday
4:00 AM
(MYT)
4:00 AM
(MYT)
7:00 AM
(MYT)
7:00 AM
(MYT)
10:00 AM
(MYT)
10:00 AM
(MYT)
27 June, 2026
Saturday
3:00 AM
(MYT)
3:00 AM
(MYT)
8:00 AM
(MYT)
8:00 AM
(MYT)
11:00 AM
(MYT)
11:00 AM
(MYT)
28 June, 2026
Sunday
5:00 AM
(MYT)
5:00 AM
(MYT)
7:30 AM
(MYT)
7:30 AM
(MYT)
10:00 AM
(MYT)
10:00 AM
(MYT)
29 June, 2026
Monday
3:00 AM
(MYT)
Runner-up Group A
vs
Runner-up Group B
Los Angeles
Match No. 73
Round of 32
30 June, 2026
Tuesday
1:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Group C
vs
Runner-up Group F
Houston
Match No. 76
Round of 32
4:30 AM
(MYT)
Winner Group E
vs
3rd Group A/B/C/D/F
Boston
Match No. 74
Round of 32
9:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Group F
vs
Runner-up Group C
Monterrey
Match No. 75
Round of 32
1 July, 2026
Wednesday
1:00 AM
(MYT)
Runner-up Group E
vs
Runner-up Group I
Dallas
Match No. 78
Round of 32
5:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Group I
vs
3rd Group C/D/F/G/H
New York
Match No. 77
Round of 32
9:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Group A
vs
3rd Group C/E/F/H/I
Mexico City
Match No. 79
Round of 32
2 July, 2026
Thursday
12:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Group L
vs
3rd Group E/H/I/J/K
Atlanta
Match No. 80
Round of 32
4:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Group G
vs
3rd Group A/E/H/I/J
Seattle
Match No. 82
Round of 32
8:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Group D
vs
3rd Group B/E/F/I/J
SF Bay Area
Match No. 81
Round of 32
3 July, 2026
Friday
3:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Group H
vs
Runner-up Group J
Los Angeles
Match No. 84
Round of 32
7:00 AM
(MYT)
Runner-up Group K
vs
Runner-up Group L
Toronto
Match No. 83
Round of 32
11:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Group B
vs
3rd Group E/F/G/I/J
Vancouver
Match No. 85
Round of 32
4 July, 2026
Saturday
2:00 AM
(MYT)
Runner-up Group D
vs
Runner-up Group G
Dallas
Match No. 88
Round of 32
6:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Group J
vs
Runner-up Group H
Miami
Match No. 86
Round of 32
9:30 AM
(MYT)
Winner Group K
vs
3rd Group D/E/I/J/L
Kansas City
Match No. 87
Round of 32
5 July, 2026
Sunday
1:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Match 73
vs
Winner Match 75
Houston
Match No. 90
Round of 16
5:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Match 74
vs
Winner Match 77
Philadelphia
Match No. 89
Round of 16
6 July, 2026
Monday
4:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Match 76
vs
Winner Match 78
New York
Match No. 91
Round of 16
8:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Match 79
vs
Winner Match 80
Mexico City
Match No. 92
Round of 16
7 July, 2026
Tuesday
3:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Match 83
vs
Winner Match 84
Dallas
Match No. 93
Round of 16
8:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Match 81
vs
Winner Match 82
Seattle
Match No. 94
Round of 16
8 July, 2026
Wednesday
12:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Match 86
vs
Winner Match 88
Atlanta
Match No. 95
Round of 16
4:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Match 85
vs
Winner Match 87
Vancouver
Match No. 96
Round of 16
10 July, 2026
Friday
4:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Match 89
vs
Winner Match 90
Boston
Match No. 97
Quarterfinals
11 July, 2026
Saturday
3:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Match 93
vs
Winner Match 94
Los Angeles
Match No. 98
Quarterfinals
12 July, 2026
Sunday
5:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Match 91
vs
Winner Match 92
Miami
Match No. 99
Quarterfinals
9:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Match 95
vs
Winner Match 96
Kansas City
Match No. 100
Quarterfinals
15 July, 2026
Wednesday
3:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Match 97
vs
Winner Match 98
Dallas
Match No. 101
Semifinals
16 July, 2026
Thursday
3:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Match 99
vs
Winner Match 100
Atlanta
Match No. 102
Semifinals
19 July, 2026
Sunday
5:00 AM
(MYT)
Loser Match 101
vs
Loser Match 102
Miami
Match No. 103
3rd Place
20 July, 2026
Monday
3:00 AM
(MYT)
Winner Match 101
vs
Winner Match 102
New York
Match No. 104
Final
🌍 Host Nations and Match Venues
With games held at 16 different host cities in 3 countries, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to become the most geographically spread-out event in World Cup history.
Most of the matches will be played in the USA (78), where New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Kansas City will host the matches.
Canada will hold matches in Toronto (6) and Vancouver (7), while Mexico will host matches in Mexico City (5), Guadalajara (4), and Monterrey (4).
📺 How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Malaysia
- RTM TV1, RTM TV2, RTM Klik, Unifi TV
- FIFA+ for highlights and selected matches
You can also explore our global FIFA World Cup 2026 Watch Guide for broadcasters, TV channels, and live streaming platforms across different countries.
Malaysia Time & 2026 FIFA World Cup – Frequently Asked Questions
What time will World Cup matches be played in Malaysia?
Most matches will kick off during late-night or early-morning hours in Malaysia. All times on this page are shown in MYT.
Is Malaysia Time the same as Singapore Time?
Yes. Malaysia Time (MYT) and Singapore Time (SGT) both operate at UTC +8.
How many matches will be played at the 2026 World Cup?
A total of 104 matches will be played.
🌐 View Schedules in Other Time Zones
🌍 View All Time Zones (Worldwide Match Timings)
Early mornings, quiet living rooms, and football unfolding before sunrise — that’s how the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feel for fans in Malaysia. Bookmark this page, keep the MYT schedule handy, and enjoy every stage of the biggest World Cup football has ever seen.
👤 About the Author
Pooja Sharma
Pooja Sharma is the founder, publisher, and editor of WorldCupLocalTime.com, an independent editorial platform focused on the FIFA World Cup. She has over 7 years of experience in sports publishing and digital content development, specializing in tournament structure, match scheduling systems, and regulatory analysis based on official FIFA publications. Her editorial work focuses on explaining how the World Cup operates — including qualification systems, competition format, stadium certification, disciplinary regulations, and tournament procedures — helping readers understand both the schedule and the structural framework behind the competition. As the independent publisher of the platform, she oversees all editorial content, research, and updates to ensure accuracy, clarity, and neutrality. Based in New Delhi, India, she manages all editorial and publishing operations of WorldCupLocalTime.com.
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