Quick Answer
How should UK viewers plan around BST kickoffs?
The first question is not always BBC or ITV; it is whether the kickoff works in UK time. A friendly evening slot can be a live watch, while some North American night games may be better saved for replay or highlights.
Use the UK watch guide if you still need help choosing between BBC, ITV, BBC iPlayer and ITVX. The schedule below keeps the focus on UK time, so you can spot the matches worth watching live and the ones better left for the morning.
Broadcaster listings can still move around close to tournament time, but the time-zone problem is already clear: evening football in North America often becomes a late night in Britain.
England fixtures in BST
Save these before building the rest of your World Cup calendar. England open against Croatia, then face Ghana and Panama in Group L.
| Match | UK date | BST kickoff | Stage | Venue | Watch route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England vs Croatia | Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | 9:00 PM BST Evening | Group L | Dallas Stadium (Dallas) | BBC / ITV listing |
| England vs Ghana | Tue, 23 Jun 2026 | 9:00 PM BST Evening | Group L | Boston Stadium (Boston) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Panama vs England | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 10:00 PM BST Late night | Group L | New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | BBC / ITV listing |
Best matches to save first in the UK
If you are not watching all 104 matches live, start with England, the opening match and the biggest global teams. These are the fixtures most likely to justify a late-night reminder.
| Match | UK date | BST kickoff | Stage | Venue | Watch route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico vs South Africa | Thu, 11 Jun 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Group A | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | BBC / ITV listing |
| England vs Croatia | Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | 9:00 PM BST Evening | Group L | Dallas Stadium (Dallas) | BBC / ITV listing |
| England vs Ghana | Tue, 23 Jun 2026 | 9:00 PM BST Evening | Group L | Boston Stadium (Boston) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Panama vs England | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 10:00 PM BST Late night | Group L | New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Brazil vs Morocco | Sat, 13 Jun 2026 | 11:00 PM BST Late night | Group C | New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Argentina vs Algeria | Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | 2:00 AM BST After midnight | Group J | Kansas City Stadium (Kansas City) | BBC / ITV listing |
| France vs Senegal | Tue, 16 Jun 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Group I | New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Portugal vs DR Congo | Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | 6:00 PM BST Evening | Group K | Houston Stadium (Houston) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Germany vs Curaçao | Sun, 14 Jun 2026 | 6:00 PM BST Evening | Group E | Houston Stadium (Houston) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Netherlands vs Japan | Sun, 14 Jun 2026 | 9:00 PM BST Evening | Group F | Dallas Stadium (Dallas) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Uruguay vs Spain | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 1:00 AM BST After midnight | Group H | Guadalajara Stadium (Guadalajara) | BBC / ITV listing |
How the BST windows feel
The easiest live window
Best for England, the opener and shared viewing before the later nights start to stack up.
Pick the match carefully
Good for Brazil, Argentina, Portugal or knockout games, but hard to sustain for every group fixture.
Replay may be smarter
For workday viewers, decide early whether you want spoilers off and a replay/highlights route the next morning.
Group-stage TV schedule in the UK
The group stage is where the schedule gets noisy: multiple games, different host cities and several awkward UK windows in the same week. The BST column is the easiest way to avoid mistaking a host-city evening kickoff for a comfortable UK evening match.
| Match | UK date | BST kickoff | Stage | Venue | Watch route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico vs South Africa | Thu, 11 Jun 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Group A | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Korea Republic vs Czechia | Fri, 12 Jun 2026 | 3:00 AM BST Early morning | Group A | Guadalajara Stadium (Guadalajara) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | Fri, 12 Jun 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Group B | Toronto Stadium (Toronto) | BBC / ITV listing |
| United States vs Paraguay | Sat, 13 Jun 2026 | 2:00 AM BST After midnight | Group D | Los Angeles Stadium (Los Angeles) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Haiti vs Scotland | Sun, 14 Jun 2026 | 2:00 AM BST After midnight | Group C | Boston Stadium (Boston) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Australia vs Türkiye | Sun, 14 Jun 2026 | 5:00 AM BST Early morning | Group D | BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Brazil vs Morocco | Sat, 13 Jun 2026 | 11:00 PM BST Late night | Group C | New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Qatar vs Switzerland | Sat, 13 Jun 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Group B | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 | 12:00 AM BST After midnight | Group E | Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Germany vs Curaçao | Sun, 14 Jun 2026 | 6:00 PM BST Evening | Group E | Houston Stadium (Houston) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Netherlands vs Japan | Sun, 14 Jun 2026 | 9:00 PM BST Evening | Group F | Dallas Stadium (Dallas) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Sweden vs Tunisia | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 | 3:00 AM BST Early morning | Group F | Monterrey Stadium (Monterrey) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 | 11:00 PM BST Late night | Group H | Miami Stadium (Miami) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Spain vs Cabo Verde | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 | 5:00 PM BST Evening | Group H | Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Iran vs New Zealand | Tue, 16 Jun 2026 | 2:00 AM BST After midnight | Group G | Los Angeles Stadium (Los Angeles) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Belgium vs Egypt | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Group G | Seattle Stadium (Seattle) | BBC / ITV listing |
| France vs Senegal | Tue, 16 Jun 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Group I | New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Iraq vs Norway | Tue, 16 Jun 2026 | 11:00 PM BST Late night | Group I | Boston Stadium (Boston) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Argentina vs Algeria | Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | 2:00 AM BST After midnight | Group J | Kansas City Stadium (Kansas City) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Austria vs Jordan | Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | 5:00 AM BST Early morning | Group J | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Ghana vs Panama | Thu, 18 Jun 2026 | 12:00 AM BST After midnight | Group L | Toronto Stadium (Toronto) | BBC / ITV listing |
| England vs Croatia | Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | 9:00 PM BST Evening | Group L | Dallas Stadium (Dallas) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Portugal vs DR Congo | Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | 6:00 PM BST Evening | Group K | Houston Stadium (Houston) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Thu, 18 Jun 2026 | 3:00 AM BST Early morning | Group K | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Czechia vs South Africa | Thu, 18 Jun 2026 | 5:00 PM BST Evening | Group A | Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | Thu, 18 Jun 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Group B | Los Angeles Stadium (Los Angeles) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Canada vs Qatar | Thu, 18 Jun 2026 | 11:00 PM BST Late night | Group B | BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Mexico vs Korea Republic | Fri, 19 Jun 2026 | 2:00 AM BST After midnight | Group A | Guadalajara Stadium (Guadalajara) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Brazil vs Haiti | Sat, 20 Jun 2026 | 1:30 AM BST After midnight | Group C | Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Scotland vs Morocco | Fri, 19 Jun 2026 | 11:00 PM BST Late night | Group C | Boston Stadium (Boston) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Türkiye vs Paraguay | Sat, 20 Jun 2026 | 4:00 AM BST Early morning | Group D | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area) | BBC / ITV listing |
| United States vs Australia | Fri, 19 Jun 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Group D | Seattle Stadium (Seattle) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | Sat, 20 Jun 2026 | 9:00 PM BST Evening | Group E | Toronto Stadium (Toronto) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Ecuador vs Curaçao | Sun, 21 Jun 2026 | 1:00 AM BST After midnight | Group E | Kansas City Stadium (Kansas City) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Sweden vs Netherlands | Sat, 20 Jun 2026 | 6:00 PM BST Evening | Group F | Houston Stadium (Houston) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Tunisia vs Japan | Sun, 21 Jun 2026 | 5:00 AM BST Early morning | Group F | Monterrey Stadium (Monterrey) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | Sun, 21 Jun 2026 | 11:00 PM BST Late night | Group H | Miami Stadium (Miami) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Sun, 21 Jun 2026 | 5:00 PM BST Evening | Group H | Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Belgium vs Iran | Sun, 21 Jun 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Group G | Los Angeles Stadium (Los Angeles) | BBC / ITV listing |
| New Zealand vs Egypt | Mon, 22 Jun 2026 | 2:00 AM BST After midnight | Group G | BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Norway vs Senegal | Tue, 23 Jun 2026 | 1:00 AM BST After midnight | Group I | New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Iraq vs France | Mon, 22 Jun 2026 | 10:00 PM BST Late night | Group I | Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Jordan vs Algeria | Tue, 23 Jun 2026 | 4:00 AM BST Early morning | Group J | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Argentina vs Austria | Mon, 22 Jun 2026 | 6:00 PM BST Evening | Group J | Dallas Stadium (Dallas) | BBC / ITV listing |
| England vs Ghana | Tue, 23 Jun 2026 | 9:00 PM BST Evening | Group L | Boston Stadium (Boston) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Panama vs Croatia | Wed, 24 Jun 2026 | 12:00 AM BST After midnight | Group L | Toronto Stadium (Toronto) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Tue, 23 Jun 2026 | 6:00 PM BST Evening | Group K | Houston Stadium (Houston) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Colombia vs DR Congo | Wed, 24 Jun 2026 | 3:00 AM BST Early morning | Group K | Guadalajara Stadium (Guadalajara) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Scotland vs Brazil | Wed, 24 Jun 2026 | 11:00 PM BST Late night | Group C | Miami Stadium (Miami) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Morocco vs Haiti | Wed, 24 Jun 2026 | 11:00 PM BST Late night | Group C | Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Switzerland vs Canada | Wed, 24 Jun 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Group B | BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar | Thu, 25 Jun 2026 | 5:00 AM BST Early morning | Group B | Seattle Stadium (Seattle) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Czechia vs Mexico | Thu, 25 Jun 2026 | 2:00 AM BST After midnight | Group A | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | BBC / ITV listing |
| South Africa vs Korea Republic | Thu, 25 Jun 2026 | 2:00 AM BST After midnight | Group A | Monterrey Stadium (Monterrey) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | Thu, 25 Jun 2026 | 9:00 PM BST Evening | Group E | Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Ecuador vs Germany | Thu, 25 Jun 2026 | 9:00 PM BST Evening | Group E | New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Japan vs Sweden | Fri, 26 Jun 2026 | 12:00 AM BST After midnight | Group F | Dallas Stadium (Dallas) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Tunisia vs Netherlands | Fri, 26 Jun 2026 | 12:00 AM BST After midnight | Group F | Kansas City Stadium (Kansas City) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Türkiye vs United States | Fri, 26 Jun 2026 | 3:00 AM BST Early morning | Group D | Los Angeles Stadium (Los Angeles) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Paraguay vs Australia | Fri, 26 Jun 2026 | 3:00 AM BST Early morning | Group D | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Norway vs France | Fri, 26 Jun 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Group I | Boston Stadium (Boston) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Senegal vs Iraq | Fri, 26 Jun 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Group I | Toronto Stadium (Toronto) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Egypt vs Iran | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 4:00 AM BST Early morning | Group G | Seattle Stadium (Seattle) | BBC / ITV listing |
| New Zealand vs Belgium | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 4:00 AM BST Early morning | Group G | BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 1:00 AM BST After midnight | Group H | Houston Stadium (Houston) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Uruguay vs Spain | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 1:00 AM BST After midnight | Group H | Guadalajara Stadium (Guadalajara) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Panama vs England | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 10:00 PM BST Late night | Group L | New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Croatia vs Ghana | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 10:00 PM BST Late night | Group L | Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Algeria vs Austria | Sun, 28 Jun 2026 | 3:00 AM BST Early morning | Group J | Kansas City Stadium (Kansas City) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Jordan vs Argentina | Sun, 28 Jun 2026 | 3:00 AM BST Early morning | Group J | Dallas Stadium (Dallas) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Colombia vs Portugal | Sun, 28 Jun 2026 | 12:30 AM BST After midnight | Group K | Miami Stadium (Miami) | BBC / ITV listing |
| DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | Sun, 28 Jun 2026 | 12:30 AM BST After midnight | Group K | Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta) | BBC / ITV listing |
Knockout-round TV schedule in the UK
The knockout rounds are simpler to prioritize because every match can end a team's tournament. The tricky part is the calendar: a fixture that starts late at night may finish on the following date for UK viewers.
| Match | UK date | BST kickoff | Stage | Venue | Watch route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group B | Sun, 28 Jun 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Round of 32 | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Group E vs Best 3rd Place Group A/B/C/D/F | Mon, 29 Jun 2026 | 9:30 PM BST Evening | Round of 32 | Gillette Stadium (Foxborough) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group C | Tue, 30 Jun 2026 | 2:00 AM BST After midnight | Round of 32 | Estadio BBVA (Guadalupe) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group F | Mon, 29 Jun 2026 | 6:00 PM BST Evening | Round of 32 | NRG Stadium (Houston) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Group I vs Best 3rd Place Group C/D/F/G/H | Tue, 30 Jun 2026 | 10:00 PM BST Late night | Round of 32 | MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Runner-up Group E vs Runner-up Group I | Tue, 30 Jun 2026 | 6:00 PM BST Evening | Round of 32 | AT&T Stadium (Arlington) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Group A vs Best 3rd Place Group C/E/F/H/I | Wed, 01 Jul 2026 | 2:00 AM BST After midnight | Round of 32 | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Group L vs Best 3rd Place Group E/H/I/J/K | Wed, 01 Jul 2026 | 5:00 PM BST Evening | Round of 32 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Group D vs Best 3rd Place Group B/E/F/I/J | Thu, 02 Jul 2026 | 1:00 AM BST After midnight | Round of 32 | Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Group G vs Best 3rd Place Group A/E/H/I/J | Wed, 01 Jul 2026 | 9:00 PM BST Evening | Round of 32 | Lumen Field (Seattle) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Runner-up Group K vs Runner-up Group L | Fri, 03 Jul 2026 | 12:00 AM BST After midnight | Round of 32 | BMO Field (Toronto) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Group H vs Runner-up Group J | Thu, 02 Jul 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Round of 32 | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Group B vs Best 3rd Place Group E/F/G/I/J | Fri, 03 Jul 2026 | 4:00 AM BST Early morning | Round of 32 | BC Place (Vancouver) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Group J vs Runner-up Group H | Fri, 03 Jul 2026 | 11:00 PM BST Late night | Round of 32 | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Group K vs Best 3rd Place Group D/E/I/J/L | Sat, 04 Jul 2026 | 2:30 AM BST After midnight | Round of 32 | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group G | Fri, 03 Jul 2026 | 7:00 PM BST Evening | Round of 32 | AT&T Stadium (Arlington) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Match 74 vs Winner Match 77 | Sat, 04 Jul 2026 | 10:00 PM BST Late night | Round of 16 | Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Match 73 vs Winner Match 75 | Sat, 04 Jul 2026 | 6:00 PM BST Evening | Round of 16 | NRG Stadium (Houston) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Match 76 vs Winner Match 78 | Sun, 05 Jul 2026 | 9:00 PM BST Evening | Round of 16 | MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Match 79 vs Winner Match 80 | Mon, 06 Jul 2026 | 1:00 AM BST After midnight | Round of 16 | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Match 83 vs Winner Match 84 | Mon, 06 Jul 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Round of 16 | AT&T Stadium (Arlington) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Match 81 vs Winner Match 82 | Tue, 07 Jul 2026 | 1:00 AM BST After midnight | Round of 16 | Lumen Field (Seattle) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Match 86 vs Winner Match 88 | Tue, 07 Jul 2026 | 5:00 PM BST Evening | Round of 16 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 87 | Tue, 07 Jul 2026 | 9:00 PM BST Evening | Round of 16 | BC Place (Vancouver) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90 | Thu, 09 Jul 2026 | 9:00 PM BST Evening | Quarterfinal | Gillette Stadium (Foxborough) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94 | Fri, 10 Jul 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Quarterfinal | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92 | Fri, 10 Jul 2026 | 10:00 PM BST Late night | Quarterfinal | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96 | Sat, 11 Jul 2026 | 2:00 AM BST After midnight | Quarterfinal | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 | Wed, 15 Jul 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Semifinal | AT&T Stadium (Arlington) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100 | Thu, 16 Jul 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Semifinal | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102 | Sat, 18 Jul 2026 | 10:00 PM BST Late night | Third Place | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens) | BBC / ITV listing |
| Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102 | Sun, 19 Jul 2026 | 8:00 PM BST Evening | Final | MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | BBC / ITV listing |
UK viewing checklist before matchday
- Check the match date in BST, not only the host-city date.
- Confirm whether the match is on BBC or ITV before kickoff.
- Sign in to BBC iPlayer and ITVX on the device you will use.
- Save England's three group fixtures before adding neutral matches.
- For after-midnight matches, choose live, replay or highlights before score alerts spoil it.
UK TV schedule questions
What time zone is this UK schedule using?
All kickoff times below are shown in British Summer Time, Europe/London, using the official World Cup 2026 match schedule.
Where can UK viewers watch World Cup 2026?
BBC and ITV share UK live coverage, with BBC iPlayer and ITVX carrying the main streaming routes. The exact broadcaster for a fixture should be checked close to matchday.
Why are some matches late in the UK?
World Cup 2026 is hosted in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Evening kickoffs in North America can become late-night or early-morning matches in Britain.
Should I check the time or the channel first?
For UK viewers, the kickoff time usually matters first. A 7pm match and a 1am match are very different decisions, even before the BBC or ITV listing is confirmed.
Coverage trust
UK schedule sources
The match order comes from the official FIFA schedule and is converted to British Summer Time. UK viewing notes use FIFA and broadcaster announcements for BBC and ITV coverage; confirm the exact channel listing before kickoff.
Official sources
Official FIFA references
FIFA official World Cup 2026 match schedule
fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-schedule-fixtures-results-teams-stadiums
FIFA UK media rights confirmation for BBC and ITV
inside.fifa.com/tournament-organisation/news/uk-media-rights-2026-2030-world-cups-bbc-itv
ITV and BBC official 2026 World Cup match split
itv.com/presscentre/presscentre/presscentre/media-releases/itv-and-bbc-reveal-blockbuster-match-split-fifa-world-cup-2026
Wikimedia Commons image: 2019 FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2019_FA_Cup_final.jpg