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 Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7), the year-round offset for Thailand with no daylight-saving adjustment to apply.

Match-day rhythms place most fixtures in the overnight and early-morning Thai 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 23:00 and 10:00 ICT. US Central Time hosts (Dallas, Houston, Kansas City) push starts to 00:00 to 11:00 ICT. US Pacific Time hosts (Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver) run from 02:00 to 13:00 ICT.

Thailand did not qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026; the men’s national team (the War Elephants) has never qualified for a FIFA World Cup, though the team has been a regular AFC qualifying contender. Despite the absence of a Thai team, football audiences in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket are among the largest in Southeast Asia and follow the tournament closely. Thai fans typically follow Brazil, Argentina, Germany, England, and the AFC sides (Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Australia).

The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs June 11 to July 19, 2026. All 104 matches converted to Thailand local time (ICT, UTC+07:00). Opening match is Mexico vs South Africa on Fri Jun 12 at 2:00 AM ICT. Final is Mon Jul 20 at 2:00 AM ICT.

Frequently asked questions

Is Thailand playing in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

No. Thailand did not qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Thai men's national team has never qualified for a FIFA World Cup. Thai fans typically follow other teams during the tournament, with strong support for Brazil, Argentina, and major European nations plus AFC neighbours including Japan, South Korea, and Australia.

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

Most matches will air between 23:00 ICT and 13:00 ICT the next day. Mexico City and US Eastern Time matches air between 23:00 and 10:00 ICT. US Pacific Time matches air from 02:00 to 13:00 ICT. The opening match (Mexico vs South Africa) kicks off at 02:00 ICT on Friday, June 12. The Final is 02:00 ICT on Monday, July 20.

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

Broadcast rights for Thailand during major FIFA tournaments have historically been held by True Sports/True Visions, Channel 7, and TrueID for streaming, plus selected free-to-air partners. Confirmation of the 2026 broadcaster mix depends on FIFA rights cycles. The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) typically announces official viewing details closer to the tournament.

Are kick-off times the same in Cambodia and Laos?

Yes. Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam all observe Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7) year-round with no daylight-saving adjustment. All kick-off times on this page apply without conversion to Phnom Penh, Vientiane, and Ho Chi Minh City. Myanmar uses MMT (UTC+6:30), thirty minutes behind Thailand, so subtract thirty minutes from kick-off times shown for Yangon.