FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Nepali Time: Full Fixtures, Nepali Dates & Kickoff Times

With 48 teams, 104 matches, and 16 host cities spread across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is officially the largest football competition in history. For football fans in Nepal, catching every thrilling moment live requires navigating significant time zone differences.

To ensure you never miss a match, we have compiled the ultimate FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule translated directly into Nepali Time (NPT). This guide covers everything from the opening group stage fixtures—complete with Nepali calendar datesto the final showdown.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Overview (Quick Facts)

Before diving into the daily schedule, here are the essential details for the 2026 tournament:

• Start Date: June 11, 2026 (Local Time) / June 12, 2026 (Nepal Time)
• Final Match: July 19, 2026
• Host Countries: USA, Canada, Mexico
• Total Teams: 48 Nations
• Total Matches: 104 Games

Full Group Stage Schedule in Nepal Time (NPT)

Because the tournament is hosted in North America, matches will primarily air in Nepal during the late night and early morning hours. Below is the complete schedule for the opening rounds, featuring both English and Nepali dates for your convenience.

(Note: Depending on final FIFA broadcast updates, match timings may change slightly.)

Knockout Stage Schedule (Expected Nepal Time)

Once the intense group stage battles conclude, the tournament advances to an expanded knockout format. The knockout rounds will progress as follows:

• Round of 32: Late June 2026
• Round of 16: Early July 2026
• Quarter-Finals: July 9 – 12, 2026
• Semi-Finals: July 14 – 15, 2026
• Third Place Match: July 18, 2026
• World Cup Final: July 19, 2026 (Evening/Night in NPT)

Key Highlights: What’s New in the 2026 World Cup?

This year’s World Cup brings massive changes that every fan should know:

1. First World Cup with 48 Teams: Expanding from the traditional 32 teams, more nations have a chance at global glory than ever before.
2. Tri-Nation Hosting: The tournament is uniquely hosted across three massive countries—the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
3. Expanded Knockout Format: A new “Round of 32” has been introduced, replacing the immediate transition to the Round of 16.
4. 104 Total Matches: Fans are treated to more football than any previous edition, requiring unprecedented global match coverage.

Participating Teams & Group Breakdown

Following the final draw in Washington DC, the 48 participating nations were divided into 12 distinct groups (Groups A through L). This year’s expanded format also welcomes four nations making their historic World Cup debuts: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan.

Here is how the groups stack up for the opening stage:

• Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia
• Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
• Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
• Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye
• Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
• Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
• Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
• Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
• Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway
• Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
• Group K: Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia
• Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama

Host Cities & FIFA “Clean Stadium” Names

To accommodate the expanded tournament, 16 cities across North America are hosting matches. You may notice that famous stadiums look different on the official schedule. This is due to FIFA’s “clean stadium” rules, which require venues to drop commercial naming-rights titles in favor of neutral, geographic names during the tournament to prevent conflicts with official FIFA partners.

Here are the host cities and their official tournament stadium names:

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