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What time is FIFA World Cup Final 2026?

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SportsNew York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford

Your local time (UTC)

Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC

Official time (America/New_York)

Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 03:00 PM EDT

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Quick answer

FIFA World Cup Final 2026 is listed for Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 03:00 PM EDT. In your timezone, that is Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC.

Venue or reference location: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford.

Time details

Official timezone: America/New_York
Your timezone: UTC
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About FIFA World Cup Final 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19 at 15:00 local time at New York New Jersey Stadium. This page converts the official championship-match kickoff into your timezone.

Sports start times often depend on the host city, broadcast schedule, and local venue time. This page converts the official listing into a clean local answer so you can plan around kickoff, first pitch, tipoff, or the opening ceremony.

Detailed start time guide

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final is match 104 of the expanded tournament. It kicks off at 15:00 local time at New York New Jersey Stadium, and this page converts that official time into your timezone.

Official World Cup final kickoff

The championship match is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 15:00 local time in New Jersey. The countdown above tracks kickoff rather than pre-match coverage.

Final venue

New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford hosts the final. FIFA lists it as match 104, the closing fixture of the first 48-team World Cup.

Planning around the final

For major football finals, buildup, team news, ceremonies, and broadcast coverage usually start before kickoff. The countdown here is focused on the match start.

New Jersey

Official final kickoff: 15:00 local time on Sunday, July 19.

Europe and Africa

Generally evening viewing time.

Asia-Pacific

Often overnight or early the next local day.

Americas

Usually the same calendar day.

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Schedule sources

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Official FIFA final venue and kickoff announcement Official FIFA updated match schedule

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FAQ

+ What time is the World Cup Final 2026?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final kicks off at 15:00 local time in New Jersey on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

+ Where is the World Cup Final 2026?

The final is at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

+ What match number is the World Cup Final 2026?

The final is match 104, the last match of the expanded 48-team tournament.

+ Does this page show the final in my timezone?

Yes. The official New Jersey kickoff is converted automatically into your local timezone.

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