Brazilian National Team: 2026 World Cup Match Schedule
Fans of the Brazilian national team now know the four possible kickoff times for their squad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Matches will be scheduled at 1 PM, 4 PM, 7 PM, and 10 PM Brasília time, according to information shared by CNF Zone on X (formerly Twitter).
Time Differences Across Host Countries
The 2026 World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, meaning time conversions will be necessary for Brazilian fans. Brasília is:
- 1 hour behind the U.S. and Canada
- 2 hours behind Mexico
The opening match and final are both set for 4 PM Brasília time. The first game will take place at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, while the final will be at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, the same venue that hosted the FIFA Club World Cup final.
Tournament Dates
- Opening match: June 11, 2026
- Final: July 19, 2026
South American Representation
With the expansion of the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams, CONMEBOL will send six direct qualifiers from South America. Already confirmed: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Ecuador. Bolivia has secured a spot in the play-offs, where they will compete against teams from other continents.
Other Qualified Teams
Several teams from Asia, Oceania, and Africa have already booked their places:
- Asia/Oceania: Japan, South Korea, Iran, Australia, New Zealand, Jordan
- Africa: Morocco, Tunisia
Other qualifiers from Europe, North America, and other continents will be determined during FIFA international windows in October and November 2025.
With multiple kickoff slots, Brazilian fans will need to plan for different times of day, from early afternoon to late evening, as Carlo Ancelotti’s squad pursues its seventh World Cup title.
🏆FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
🕒SCHEDULE – HORARIOSEstos serían los 4 horarios en los que se disputarían los Partidos para la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026.
La Inauguración empezaría a las 🇲🇽12:00pm CDMX para comenzar el evento y la Final se jugaría a las 3pm en 🇺🇸Nueva York. pic.twitter.com/62qr4jSLrJ
— CNF Zone (@CNFconcacaf) September 9, 2025
