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 Singapore Standard Time (SGT, UTC+8), the year-round offset for Singapore with no daylight-saving adjustment to apply.

Match-day rhythms place most fixtures in the overnight and early-morning Singaporean 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 SGT. US Central Time hosts (Dallas, Houston, Kansas City) push starts to 01:00 to 12:00 SGT. US Pacific Time hosts (Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver) run from 03:00 to 14:00 SGT, an unusually friendly Pacific window with weekend afternoon kicks turning into Saturday-morning watch parties.

Singapore did not qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026; the men’s national team (the Lions) has never qualified for a FIFA World Cup. Despite the absence of a Singaporean team, football audiences in Singapore are highly engaged with global football, fuelled by Premier League and La Liga viewership plus the country’s cosmopolitan demographic. Singaporean fans typically follow Brazil, Argentina, England, Germany, Spain, Portugal, France, and the AFC sides (Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Australia, New Zealand). Singapore’s strong English-language media ecosystem and high-quality streaming infrastructure put the country among the best-served Asian markets for tournament coverage.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Singapore playing in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

No. Singapore did not qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Lions have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup. Singaporean fans typically follow other teams during the tournament, with strong support across Brazil, Argentina, major European nations, and AFC neighbours including Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Saudi Arabia.

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

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

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

Broadcast rights for Singapore during major FIFA tournaments have historically been held by Singtel TV, StarHub TV, and Mediacorp (Channel 5 free-to-air for selected matches), plus mewatch and meWATCH for streaming. Confirmation of the 2026 broadcaster mix depends on FIFA rights cycles. The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) typically announces official viewing details closer to the tournament.

Are kick-off times the same in Malaysia, Hong Kong, and the Philippines?

Yes. Singapore, Malaysia, 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 Kuala Lumpur, Bandar Seri Begawan, Hong Kong, Taipei, Manila, Beijing, Shanghai, and Perth.