The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States across 16 cities. All 104 matches on this page are converted to Malaysia Time (MYT, UTC+8), the year-round offset for Malaysia with no daylight-saving adjustment to apply.

Match-day rhythms place most fixtures in the overnight and early-morning Malaysian window. Matches in Mexico City and on the US Eastern Time coast (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami) and in Toronto typically kick off between 00:00 and 11:00 MYT. US Central Time hosts (Dallas, Houston, Kansas City) push starts to 01:00 to 12:00 MYT. US Pacific Time hosts (Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver) run from 03:00 to 14:00 MYT, an unusually friendly Pacific window with weekend afternoon kicks turning into Saturday-morning watch parties.

Malaysia did not qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026; the men’s national team (Harimau Malaya) has never qualified for a FIFA World Cup. Despite the absence of a Malaysian team, football audiences in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, and Kuching are passionate and follow the tournament closely. Malaysian fans typically follow Brazil, Argentina, England, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and the AFC sides (Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Australia, New Zealand). Malaysia’s English-language media ecosystem combined with strong Premier League fan culture creates intense interest across the tournament.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs June 11 to July 19, 2026. All 104 matches converted to Malaysia local time (MYT, UTC+08:00). Opening match is Mexico vs South Africa on Fri Jun 12 at 3:00 AM MYT. Final is Mon Jul 20 at 3:00 AM MYT.

Frequently asked questions

Is Malaysia playing in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

No. Malaysia did not qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Malaysian men's national team has never qualified for a FIFA World Cup, though the team has been a regular AFC qualifying contender. Malaysian fans typically follow other teams during the tournament, with strong support across Brazil, Argentina, major European nations, and AFC neighbours including Australia (Group D), New Zealand (Group G), Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Japan.

What time will World Cup 2026 matches be on in Malaysia?

Most matches will air between 00:00 MYT and 14:00 MYT the next day. Mexico City and US Eastern Time matches air between 00:00 and 11:00 MYT. US Pacific Time matches air from 03:00 to 14:00 MYT. The opening match (Mexico vs South Africa) kicks off at 03:00 MYT on Friday, June 12. The Final is 03:00 MYT on Monday, July 20.

Where can I watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Malaysia?

Broadcast rights for Malaysia during major FIFA tournaments have historically been held by Astro Sports (cable/streaming via SOOKA), Unifi TV, and selected free-to-air partners. Confirmation of the 2026 broadcaster mix depends on FIFA rights cycles. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) typically announces official viewing details closer to the tournament.

Are kick-off times the same in Singapore and Brunei?

Yes. Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Philippines, mainland China, and Western Australia (Perth) all observe UTC+8 year-round. All kick-off times on this page apply without conversion to Singapore, Bandar Seri Begawan, Hong Kong, Taipei, Manila, Beijing, Shanghai, and Perth.