The latest World Cup 2026 schedule in Vietnam time, fully updated with 104 matches from the group stage to the final, including live channels on VTV. This is the first World Cup in history to feature 48 teams, taking place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
When and where will World Cup 2026 take place?
World Cup 2026 (FIFA World Cup 2026) is the 23rd World Cup and the largest tournament in world football history. For the first time, the tournament is hosted by three co-host nations: the USA, Canada, and Mexico, spanning 16 host cities.
The World Cup is the most anticipated event in the world this year. Source: Ariana News
Important milestones to remember:
- Opening Ceremony: 02:00 on June 12, 2026 (Vietnam time) — Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
- End of Group Stage: June 28, 2026.
- Final: 02:00 on July 20, 2026 (Vietnam time) — at MetLife Stadium (referred to by FIFA as New York/New Jersey Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey.
This is also predicted to be the final World Cup in the careers of superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, so the attraction for Vietnamese fans is immense.
Where and on which channels to watch World Cup 2026 live?
In Vietnam, VTV (Vietnam Television) is the sole copyright holder for broadcasting the FIFA World Cup 2026. All 104 matches will be broadcast for free and legally on VTV’s platforms, including terrestrial TV, cable, satellite, IPTV, and digital platforms.
Main broadcasting channels and platforms:
- VTV3, VTV2, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10: live matches on television. Key matches, the opening ceremony, and the final are usually on VTV3.
- VTV Go: free live streaming and replay app on phones, tablets, and Smart TVs — very convenient for matches occurring in different time zones during the night or early morning.
Due to the dense schedule and many simultaneous matches in the final round of the group stage, VTV will distribute matches across multiple channels at once. You should carefully check the broadcast channel for each match in the schedule table below.
World Cup 2026 Group Stage Schedule (Vietnam Time)
48 teams are divided into 12 groups (A to L), with 4 teams per group. Each team plays 3 group stage matches. Below is the detailed schedule in Vietnam time along with live channels on VTV.
| Date | Time (VN) | Group | Match | Live Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06 | 02:00 | A | Mexico vs South Africa | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 12/06 | 09:00 | A | South Korea vs Czech Republic | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 13/06 | 02:00 | B | Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 13/06 | 08:00 | D | USA vs Paraguay | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 14/06 | 02:00 | B | Qatar vs Switzerland | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 14/06 | 05:00 | C | Brazil vs Morocco | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 14/06 | 08:00 | C | Haiti vs Scotland | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 14/06 | 11:00 | D | Australia vs Turkey | VTV3, VTV6 |
| 15/06 | 00:00 | E | Germany vs Curaçao | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 15/06 | 03:00 | F | Netherlands vs Japan | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 15/06 | 06:00 | E | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 15/06 | 09:00 | F | Sweden vs Tunisia | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 15/06 | 23:00 | H | Spain vs Cape Verde | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 16/06 | 02:00 | G | Belgium vs Egypt | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 16/06 | 05:00 | H | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 16/06 | 08:00 | G | Iran vs New Zealand | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 17/06 | 02:00 | I | France vs Senegal | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 17/06 | 05:00 | I | Iraq vs Norway | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 17/06 | 08:00 | J | Argentina vs Algeria | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 17/06 | 11:00 | J | Austria vs Jordan | VTV3, VTV6 |
| 18/06 | 00:00 | K | Portugal vs DR Congo | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 18/06 | 03:00 | L | England vs Croatia | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 18/06 | 06:00 | L | Ghana vs Panama | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 18/06 | 09:00 | K | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 18/06 | 23:00 | A | Czech Republic vs South Africa | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 19/06 | 02:00 | B | Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 19/06 | 05:00 | B | Canada vs Qatar | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 19/06 | 08:00 | A | Mexico vs South Korea | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 20/06 | 02:00 | D | USA vs Australia | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 20/06 | 05:00 | C | Scotland vs Morocco | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 20/06 | 07:30 | C | Brazil vs Haiti | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 20/06 | 10:00 | D | Turkey vs Paraguay | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 21/06 | 00:00 | F | Netherlands vs Sweden | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 21/06 | 03:00 | E | Germany vs Ivory Coast | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 21/06 | 07:00 | E | Ecuador vs Curaçao | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 21/06 | 11:00 | F | Tunisia vs Japan | VTV3, VTV6 |
| 21/06 | 23:00 | H | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 22/06 | 02:00 | G | Belgium vs Iran | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 22/06 | 05:00 | H | Uruguay vs Cape Verde | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 22/06 | 08:00 | G | New Zealand vs Egypt | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 23/06 | 00:00 | J | Argentina vs Austria | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 23/06 | 04:00 | I | France vs Iraq | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 23/06 | 07:00 | I | Norway vs Senegal | VTV3, VTV6, VTV10 |
| 23/06 | 10:00 | J | Jordan vs Algeria | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 24/06 | 00:00 | K | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 24/06 | 03:00 | L | England vs Ghana | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 24/06 | 06:00 | L | Panama vs Croatia | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 24/06 | 09:00 | K | Colombia vs DR Congo | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 25/06 | 02:00 | B | Switzerland vs Canada | VTV3, VTV6, VTV10 |
| 25/06 | 02:00 | B | Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar | VTV2, VTV9 |
| 25/06 | 05:00 | C | Scotland vs Brazil | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 25/06 | 05:00 | C | Morocco vs Haiti | VTV2, VTV10 |
| 25/06 | 08:00 | A | Czech Republic vs Mexico | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 25/06 | 08:00 | A | South Africa vs South Korea | VTV2 |
| 26/06 | 03:00 | E | Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | VTV2, VTV10 |
| 26/06 | 03:00 | E | Ecuador vs Germany | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 26/06 | 06:00 | F | Japan vs Sweden | VTV2, VTV9 |
| 26/06 | 06:00 | F | Tunisia vs Netherlands | VTV3, VTV6 |
| 26/06 | 09:00 | D | Turkey vs USA | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 26/06 | 09:00 | D | Paraguay vs Australia | VTV2 |
| 27/06 | 02:00 | I | Norway vs France | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 27/06 | 02:00 | I | Senegal vs Iraq | VTV2, VTV10 |
| 27/06 | 07:00 | H | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | VTV2 |
| 27/06 | 07:00 | H | Uruguay vs Spain | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 27/06 | 10:00 | G | Egypt vs Iran | VTV2, VTV9 |
| 27/06 | 10:00 | G | New Zealand vs Belgium | VTV3, VTV6 |
| 28/06 | 04:00 | L | Panama vs England | VTV2, VTV10 |
| 28/06 | 04:00 | L | Croatia vs Ghana | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 28/06 | 06:30 | K | Colombia vs Portugal | VTV7, VTV9 |
| 28/06 | 06:30 | K | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | VTV6, VTV10 |
| 28/06 | 09:00 | J | Algeria vs Austria | VTV2 |
| 28/06 | 09:00 | J | Jordan vs Argentina | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
Note: In the final two matches of each group, the matches within the same group take place simultaneously to ensure fairness, so two matches will be broadcast in parallel on different channels.
World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Schedule (Vietnam Time)
Unlike previous editions, World Cup 2026 includes an additional Round of 32 due to the expansion to 48 teams. The knockout path includes: Round of 32 → Round of 16 → Quarter-finals → Semi-finals → Third-place match → Final.
Round of 32
| Date | Time (VN) | Match | Live Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29/06 | 02:00 | Runner-up A vs Runner-up B | VTV3, VTV6, VTV10 |
| 30/06 | 00:00 | Winner C vs Runner-up F | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 30/06 | 03:30 | Winner E vs Qualified third-place team | VTV3, VTV6, VTV10 |
| 30/06 | 08:00 | Winner F vs Runner-up C | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 01/07 | 00:00 | Runner-up E vs Runner-up I | VTV3, VTV6, VTV10 |
| 01/07 | 04:00 | Winner I vs Qualified third-place team | VTV3, VTV6, VTV10 |
| 01/07 | 08:00 | Winner A vs Qualified third-place team | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 01/07 | 23:00 | Runner-up L vs Qualified third-place team | VTV3, VTV6, VTV10 |
| 02/07 | 03:00 | Winner G vs Qualified third-place team | VTV3, VTV6, VTV10 |
| 02/07 | 07:00 | Winner D vs Qualified third-place team | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 03/07 | 02:00 | Winner H vs Runner-up J | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 03/07 | 06:00 | Runner-up K vs Runner-up L | VTV3, VTV6, VTV10 |
| 03/07 | 10:00 | Winner B vs Qualified third-place team | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 04/07 | 01:00 | Runner-up D vs Runner-up G | VTV3, VTV6, VTV10 |
| 04/07 | 05:00 | Winner J vs Qualified third-place team | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 04/07 | 08:30 | Winner K vs Qualified third-place team | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
Round of 16
| Date | Time (VN) | Match | Live Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07 | 00:00 | Winner match 74 vs Winner match 76 | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 05/07 | 04:00 | Winner match 75 vs Winner match 78 | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 06/07 | 03:00 | Winner match 77 vs Winner match 79 | VTV3, VTV6, VTV10 |
| 06/07 | 07:00 | Winner match 80 vs Winner match 81 | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 07/07 | 02:00 | Winner match 84 vs Winner match 85 | VTV3, VTV6, VTV10 |
| 07/07 | 07:00 | Winner match 82 vs Winner match 83 | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 07/07 | 23:00 | Winner match 87 vs Winner match 89 | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 08/07 | 03:00 | Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
Quarter-finals
| Date | Time (VN) | Match | Live Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07 | 03:00 | Winner match 90 vs Winner match 91 | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 11/07 | 02:00 | Winner match 94 vs Winner match 95 | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 12/07 | 04:00 | Winner match 92 vs Winner match 93 | VTV3, VTV6, VTV10 |
| 12/07 | 08:00 | Winner match 96 vs Winner match 97 | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
Semi-finals
| Date | Time (VN) | Match | Live Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/07 | 02:00 | Winner match 98 vs Winner match 99 | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
| 16/07 | 02:00 | Winner match 100 vs Winner match 101 | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 |
Third-place Match and Final
| Date | Time (VN) | Round | Match | Live Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/07 | 04:00 | Third-place Match | Loser match 102 vs Loser match 103 | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
| 20/07 | 02:00 | Final | Winner match 102 vs Winner match 103 | VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 |
What’s new in the World Cup 2026 format?
World Cup 2026 marks a major turning point as the number of teams increases from 32 to 48, leading to an increase in the total number of matches from 64 to 104 matches. Key changes:
- The tournament consists of 12 groups, with 4 teams each.
- The top two teams from each group (12 winners + 12 runners-up) along with the 8 best third-placed teams will qualify for the knockout stage — a total of 32 teams.
- The knockout stage begins with the Round of 32, instead of the Round of 16 as before.
- If tied after 90 minutes in the knockout stage, the two teams will play 30 minutes of extra time; if still tied, the winner will be decided by a penalty shootout.
How the 8 third-place teams are determined
The third-placed teams in the 12 groups are compared in order: points → goal difference → goals scored → fair-play points → FIFA ranking. The 8 best teams will enter the Round of 32.
How to convert World Cup 2026 time to Vietnam time
Since the tournament is held in North America (a large difference from Vietnam GMT+7), matches usually take place at night or early morning Vietnam time. Quick conversion:
- US West Coast (Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver): Vietnam time = local time + 14 hours.
- US East Coast (New York, Miami, Boston, Atlanta, Toronto): Vietnam time = local time + 11 hours.
- Central Region (Mexico City, Monterrey, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City): Vietnam time = local time + 13 hours.
Example: A match played at 20:00 in Los Angeles will start at 10:00 the next morning in Vietnam.
16 Host Cities and Stadiums
World Cup 2026 takes place in 16 cities across three countries. The USA hosts 11 cities, Mexico 3, and Canada 2. Some typical stadiums:
- Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) – where the opening match takes place, the only stadium in history to host the opening of 3 World Cups.
- MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey) – the stadium hosting the final, with a capacity of 82,500 seats.
- AT&T Stadium (Dallas) – the stadium hosting the most matches, including a semi-final.
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) – hosting a semi-final.
- Hard Rock Stadium (Miami) – hosting the third-place match.
Frequently Asked Questions about the World Cup 2026 Schedule
When does World Cup 2026 open? The opening match Mexico vs South Africa takes place at 02:00 on June 12, 2026 (Vietnam time) at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
When and where is the World Cup 2026 final? The final takes place at 02:00 on July 20, 2026 (Vietnam time) at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
Which channel is World Cup 2026 on in Vietnam? VTV exclusively broadcasts all 104 matches on channels VTV2, VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10 and the VTV Go app, completely free of charge.
How many teams and matches are in World Cup 2026? For the first time, 48 teams will participate, divided into 12 groups, playing a total of 104 matches.
Note: Time slots and broadcast channels may be adjusted by VTV close to the match dates. The knockout stage schedule depends on the group stage results. This article will be continuously updated throughout the tournament.
