WASHINGTON, D.C. — The World Cup final will kick off at 3 p.m. EDT on July 26, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

FIFA announced the start times for the tournament's 104 matches on Saturday, a day after the draw for the expanded 48-nation tournament. The kickoff time allows for prime-time viewing in Europe, where it will be 9 p.m., and the United Kingdom, where it will be 8 p.m.

What You Need To Know • The World Cup final will kick off at 3 p.m. EDT on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey • The World Cup opener in Mexico City on June 11 between El Tri and South Africa will start at 1 p.m. local (3 p.m. EDT) • Seventy-eight games will be in the U.S., including all from the quarterfinals on, and 13 apiece in Canada and Mexico • Semifinals w

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