Complete 2026 international football tournament match schedule in Malaysian time (MYT) — all 104 matches from group stage to the Final on 20 July.
The 2026 international football tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July across the USA, Canada and Mexico — which means most matches kick off between midnight and mid-morning Malaysian time. The good news is that the 9PM ET slots translate to a very watchable 10AM MYT the next day, and early-evening ET games line up perfectly with a late Malaysian breakfast.
Below is the complete schedule in Malaysian time, from the opening match on 12 June all the way to the Final on 20 July 2026. Matches broadcast on RTMKlik are free to stream — grab a CelcomDigi internet pass so you’re not burning through your regular data quota on match nights.
The group stage runs from 11 June to 27 June 2026 with 64 matches across 12 groups. In Malaysian time, kickoffs fall between 1:00 AM and 10:00 AM MYT. The opening match — Mexico vs South Africa in Mexico City — kicks off at 3:00 AM MYT on 12 June. Most 9PM ET kickoffs translate to 10:00 AM MYT the following morning, making them the most Malaysian-friendly slot of the tournament.
Each of the 12 groups plays a round-robin with 6 matches. The top two from each group plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. Here are the key group stage fixtures in MYT:
Note: The full official match schedule with all 64 group stage fixtures is published by FIFA at fifa.com. Times above are converted to MYT from the official kickoff times. Minor schedule adjustments may occur.
The new Round of 32 runs from 28 June to 3 July 2026 — this is a brand new stage introduced for the 48-team format. Sixteen matches determine who advances to the Round of 16. Expect the same MYT kickoff windows: 1:00 AM, 4:00 AM, 7:00 AM, and 10:00 AM MYT, with the prime 10:00 AM slots reserved for the marquee ties.
This is the first time in international football tournament history that a Round of 32 will be played. All 32 qualifying teams face off in straight knockout. There are no second chances from this point.
The Round of 16 runs from 4 to 7 July 2026 with 8 matches across four days. In Malaysian time, expect kickoffs at 1:00 AM and 10:00 AM MYT. The 10:00 AM slots are the most comfortable for Malaysian viewers — set aside your Saturday and Sunday mornings from 5 July for what should be outstanding knockout football.
The Quarterfinals are on 9–11 July 2026, Semifinals on 14–15 July, and the Grand Final is on 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey — which is 5:00 AM MYT on 20 July 2026. The Third Place playoff is on 19 July at 1:00 AM MYT. These are the dates to mark in your calendar now.
The best slot for Malaysian fans is 9PM ET — which becomes 10:00 AM MYT the next morning. Most weekend matches are scheduled at this time. The hardest slot is 3PM ET (4:00 AM MYT), which requires a true early-morning alarm. The 6PM ET slot (7:00 AM MYT) is manageable over breakfast, especially on weekends.
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The 2026 international football tournament opening match kicks off at 3:00 AM MYT on 12 June 2026. The Final is at 5:00 AM MYT on 20 July 2026. The most Malaysian-friendly kickoff slot is 10:00 AM MYT (9PM ET). All matches are broadcast on RTMKlik for free — CelcomDigi internet passes from RM10 include RTMKlik so streaming doesn’t use your regular data.
The 2026 international football tournament opening match — Mexico vs South Africa — kicks off at 3:00 AM Malaysian time (MYT / GMT+8) on 12 June 2026. The match is played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. RTMKlik streams the opening match for free.
The 2026 international football tournament Final is played on 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. In Malaysian time (MYT / GMT+8), the Final kicks off at 5:00 AM on 20 July 2026. The local US kickoff is 9:00 PM ET on 19 July 2026.
The most Malaysian-friendly international football tournament kickoff slot is 9PM ET (US Eastern Time), which becomes 10:00 AM MYT the following morning. Most weekend matches are scheduled at this time. The toughest slot is 3PM ET (4:00 AM MYT), which requires setting an alarm in the middle of the night.
The 2026 international football tournament has 104 total matches — 64 in the group stage, 16 in the new Round of 32, 8 in the Round of 16, 4 Quarterfinals, 2 Semifinals, the Third Place playoff, and the Final. This is the most matches ever played in a single international football tournament tournament.
Yes. All 104 matches are available free on RTMKlik — download the app, create a free account, and stream from your phone, tablet or smart TV. CelcomDigi customers can add an internet pass — Unlimited Internet (RM10/7 days), sooka Daily (RM11.90/day), or Sports Bundle (RM59.90/month) — so match streaming doesn’t eat into your regular data quota. Subscribe at celcomdigi.com/football.
104 matches. 39 days. 12 host cities across the USA, Canada and Mexico. The full schedule runs from 12 June (3:00 AM MYT, opening match) to 20 July 2026 (5:00 AM MYT, the Final). RTMKlik is free for all matches. CelcomDigi internet passes ensure you can stream without worrying about data — Unlimited Internet from RM10, sooka Daily from RM11.90, Sports Bundle from RM59.90.
Bookmark this page — we’ll keep the schedule updated as the tournament progresses and knockout fixtures are confirmed. For the full official schedule with all 104 match times, head to fifa.com.
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