The FIFA World Cup 2026 officially kicks off in Singapore Time (SGT) on Friday, 12 June 2026. Because North American time zones are between 11 to 15 hours behind Singapore, dates and times shift slightly forward for local viewers. [1, 2, 3]
Updated Tournament Facts (Singapore Time)
Typical Match Windows for Singapore Fans
Most of the 104 matches across the expanded 48-team tournament will broadcast during these local windows: [1, 2]
You can catch 28 of these matches for free on Mediacorp Channel 5, while the full tournament is accessible via local providers like StarHub and Mediacorp's mewatch
Updated Tournament Facts (Singapore Time)
- Tournament Dates: 12 June to 20 July 2026. [1, 2]
- Opening Match Kick-off: 12 June 2026 at 3:00 AM SGT.
- The Grand Final: 20 July 2026 at 3:00 AM SGT.
Typical Match Windows for Singapore Fans
Most of the 104 matches across the expanded 48-team tournament will broadcast during these local windows: [1, 2]
- Late-Night Window: Matches starting from 12:00 AM to 4:00 AM SGT.
- Morning Window: Matches starting from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM SGT. [1, 2, 3]
You can catch 28 of these matches for free on Mediacorp Channel 5, while the full tournament is accessible via local providers like StarHub and Mediacorp's mewatch
