Tehran · Mashhad · Shiraz · June 11 – July 19, 2026Local time planning
World Cup 2026 Match Times in Iran (IRST)
North American evening kickoffs often land in early-morning Iran — see every match in IRST, flag Late night and Morning slots, and plan around Team Melli before you set that 5 a.m. alarm.
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Iran Group Stage Fixtures in IRST
Iran vs New Zealand, Belgium vs Iran, and Egypt vs Iran — every Team Melli kickoff in Iran Standard Time with viewing windows and US venues.
#15Group G
Iran vs New Zealand
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#39Group G
Belgium vs Iran
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#63Group G
Egypt vs Iran
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Upcoming Matches in Your local time
Next six kickoffs in IRST — colour-coded Morning, Afternoon, Evening, or Late night so you know before kickoff.
#1Group A
Mexico vs South Africa
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#2Group A
Korea Republic vs Czechia
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#3Group B
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
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#4Group D
United States vs Paraguay
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Australia vs Türkiye
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#8Group B
Qatar vs Switzerland
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Full schedule
All 104 Matches in Your local time
Filter by team, group, or stage. Search "Iran" for Team Melli fixtures, or browse the complete tournament in IRST.
| Match | Fixture | IRST kickoff | ET / Venue | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Group AGroup Stage | Mexico vs South Africa | — | 15:00 ET13:00 local | Estadio AztecaMexico City, Mexico |
| #2Group AGroup Stage | Korea Republic vs Czechia | — | 22:00 ET20:00 local | Estadio AkronGuadalajara, Mexico |
| #3Group BGroup Stage | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | — | 15:00 ET15:00 local | BMO FieldToronto, Canada |
| #4Group DGroup Stage | United States vs Paraguay | — | 21:00 ET18:00 local | SoFi StadiumLos Angeles, United States |
| #5Group CGroup Stage | Haiti vs Scotland | — | 21:00 ET21:00 local | Gillette StadiumBoston, United States |
| #6Group DGroup Stage | Australia vs Türkiye | — | 00:00 ET21:00 local | BC PlaceVancouver, Canada |
| #7Group CGroup Stage | Brazil vs Morocco | — | 18:00 ET18:00 local | MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey, United States |
| #8Group BGroup Stage | Qatar vs Switzerland | — | 15:00 ET12:00 local | Levi's StadiumSan Francisco Bay Area, United States |
| #9Group EGroup Stage | Côte d’Ivoire vs Ecuador | — | 19:00 ET19:00 local | Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, United States |
| #10Group EGroup Stage | Germany vs Curaçao | — | 13:00 ET12:00 local | NRG StadiumHouston, United States |
| #11Group FGroup Stage | Netherlands vs Japan | — | 16:00 ET15:00 local | AT&T StadiumDallas, United States |
| #12Group FGroup Stage | Sweden vs Tunisia | — | 22:00 ET20:00 local | Estadio BBVAMonterrey, Mexico |
| #13Group HGroup Stage | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | — | 18:00 ET18:00 local | Hard Rock StadiumMiami, United States |
| #14Group HGroup Stage | Spain vs Cabo Verde | — | 12:00 ET12:00 local | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, United States |
| #15Group GGroup Stage | Iran vs New Zealand | — | 21:00 ET18:00 local | SoFi StadiumLos Angeles, United States |
| #16Group GGroup Stage | Belgium vs Egypt | — | 15:00 ET12:00 local | Lumen FieldSeattle, United States |
| #17Group IGroup Stage | France vs Senegal | — | 15:00 ET15:00 local | MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey, United States |
| #18Group IGroup Stage | Iraq vs Norway | — | 18:00 ET18:00 local | Gillette StadiumBoston, United States |
| #19Group JGroup Stage | Argentina vs Algeria | — | 21:00 ET20:00 local | Arrowhead StadiumKansas City, United States |
| #20Group JGroup Stage | Austria vs Jordan | — | 00:00 ET21:00 local | Levi's StadiumSan Francisco Bay Area, United States |
| #21Group LGroup Stage | Ghana vs Panama | — | 19:00 ET19:00 local | BMO FieldToronto, Canada |
| #22Group LGroup Stage | England vs Croatia | — | 16:00 ET15:00 local | AT&T StadiumDallas, United States |
| #23Group KGroup Stage | Portugal vs Congo DR | — | 13:00 ET12:00 local | NRG StadiumHouston, United States |
| #24Group KGroup Stage | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | — | 22:00 ET20:00 local | Estadio AztecaMexico City, Mexico |
| #25Group AGroup Stage | Czechia vs South Africa | — | 12:00 ET12:00 local | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, United States |
| #26Group BGroup Stage | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | — | 15:00 ET12:00 local | SoFi StadiumLos Angeles, United States |
| #27Group BGroup Stage | Canada vs Qatar | — | 18:00 ET15:00 local | BC PlaceVancouver, Canada |
| #28Group AGroup Stage | Mexico vs Korea Republic | — | 21:00 ET19:00 local | Estadio AkronGuadalajara, Mexico |
| #29Group CGroup Stage | Brazil vs Haiti | — | 21:00 ET21:00 local | Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, United States |
| #30Group CGroup Stage | Scotland vs Morocco | — | 18:00 ET18:00 local | Gillette StadiumBoston, United States |
| #31Group DGroup Stage | Türkiye vs Paraguay | — | 23:00 ET20:00 local | Levi's StadiumSan Francisco Bay Area, United States |
| #32Group DGroup Stage | United States vs Australia | — | 15:00 ET12:00 local | Lumen FieldSeattle, United States |
| #33Group EGroup Stage | Germany vs Côte d’Ivoire | — | 16:00 ET16:00 local | BMO FieldToronto, Canada |
| #34Group EGroup Stage | Ecuador vs Curaçao | — | 20:00 ET19:00 local | Arrowhead StadiumKansas City, United States |
| #35Group FGroup Stage | Netherlands vs Sweden | — | 13:00 ET12:00 local | NRG StadiumHouston, United States |
| #36Group FGroup Stage | Tunisia vs Japan | — | 00:00 ET22:00 local | Estadio BBVAMonterrey, Mexico |
| #37Group HGroup Stage | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | — | 18:00 ET18:00 local | Hard Rock StadiumMiami, United States |
| #38Group HGroup Stage | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | — | 12:00 ET12:00 local | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, United States |
| #39Group GGroup Stage | Belgium vs Iran | — | 15:00 ET12:00 local | SoFi StadiumLos Angeles, United States |
| #40Group GGroup Stage | New Zealand vs Egypt | — | 21:00 ET18:00 local | BC PlaceVancouver, Canada |
| #41Group IGroup Stage | Norway vs Senegal | — | 20:00 ET20:00 local | MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey, United States |
| #42Group IGroup Stage | France vs Iraq | — | 17:00 ET17:00 local | Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, United States |
| #43Group JGroup Stage | Argentina vs Austria | — | 13:00 ET12:00 local | AT&T StadiumDallas, United States |
| #44Group JGroup Stage | Jordan vs Algeria | — | 23:00 ET20:00 local | Levi's StadiumSan Francisco Bay Area, United States |
| #45Group LGroup Stage | England vs Ghana | — | 16:00 ET16:00 local | Gillette StadiumBoston, United States |
| #46Group LGroup Stage | Panama vs Croatia | — | 19:00 ET19:00 local | BMO FieldToronto, Canada |
| #47Group KGroup Stage | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | — | 13:00 ET12:00 local | NRG StadiumHouston, United States |
| #48Group KGroup Stage | Colombia vs Congo DR | — | 22:00 ET20:00 local | Estadio AkronGuadalajara, Mexico |
| #49Group CGroup Stage | Scotland vs Brazil | — | 18:00 ET18:00 local | Hard Rock StadiumMiami, United States |
| #50Group CGroup Stage | Morocco vs Haiti | — | 18:00 ET18:00 local | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, United States |
| #51Group BGroup Stage | Switzerland vs Canada | — | 15:00 ET12:00 local | BC PlaceVancouver, Canada |
| #52Group BGroup Stage | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | — | 15:00 ET12:00 local | Lumen FieldSeattle, United States |
| #53Group AGroup Stage | Czechia vs Mexico | — | 21:00 ET19:00 local | Estadio AztecaMexico City, Mexico |
| #54Group AGroup Stage | South Africa vs Korea Republic | — | 21:00 ET19:00 local | Estadio BBVAMonterrey, Mexico |
| #55Group EGroup Stage | Curaçao vs Côte d’Ivoire | — | 16:00 ET16:00 local | Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, United States |
| #56Group EGroup Stage | Ecuador vs Germany | — | 16:00 ET16:00 local | MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey, United States |
| #57Group FGroup Stage | Japan vs Sweden | — | 19:00 ET18:00 local | AT&T StadiumDallas, United States |
| #58Group FGroup Stage | Tunisia vs Netherlands | — | 19:00 ET18:00 local | Arrowhead StadiumKansas City, United States |
| #59Group DGroup Stage | Türkiye vs United States | — | 22:00 ET19:00 local | SoFi StadiumLos Angeles, United States |
| #60Group DGroup Stage | Paraguay vs Australia | — | 22:00 ET19:00 local | Levi's StadiumSan Francisco Bay Area, United States |
| #61Group IGroup Stage | Norway vs France | — | 15:00 ET15:00 local | Gillette StadiumBoston, United States |
| #62Group IGroup Stage | Senegal vs Iraq | — | 15:00 ET15:00 local | BMO FieldToronto, Canada |
| #63Group GGroup Stage | Egypt vs Iran | — | 23:00 ET20:00 local | Lumen FieldSeattle, United States |
| #64Group GGroup Stage | New Zealand vs Belgium | — | 23:00 ET20:00 local | BC PlaceVancouver, Canada |
| #65Group HGroup Stage | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | — | 20:00 ET19:00 local | NRG StadiumHouston, United States |
| #66Group HGroup Stage | Uruguay vs Spain | — | 20:00 ET18:00 local | Estadio AkronGuadalajara, Mexico |
| #67Group LGroup Stage | Panama vs England | — | 17:00 ET17:00 local | MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey, United States |
| #68Group LGroup Stage | Croatia vs Ghana | — | 17:00 ET17:00 local | Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, United States |
| #69Group JGroup Stage | Algeria vs Austria | — | 22:00 ET21:00 local | Arrowhead StadiumKansas City, United States |
| #70Group JGroup Stage | Jordan vs Argentina | — | 22:00 ET21:00 local | AT&T StadiumDallas, United States |
| #71Group KGroup Stage | Colombia vs Portugal | — | 19:30 ET19:30 local | Hard Rock StadiumMiami, United States |
| #72Group KGroup Stage | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | — | 19:30 ET19:30 local | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, United States |
| #73Round of 32 | Group A Runner-up vs Group B Runner-up | — | 15:00 ET12:00 local | SoFi StadiumLos Angeles, United States |
| #74Round of 32 | Group E Winner vs Group A/B/C/D/F 3rd Place | — | 16:30 ET16:30 local | Gillette StadiumBoston, United States |
| #75Round of 32 | Group F Winner vs Group C Runner-up | — | 21:00 ET19:00 local | Estadio BBVAMonterrey, Mexico |
| #76Round of 32 | Group C Winner vs Group F Runner-up | — | 13:00 ET12:00 local | NRG StadiumHouston, United States |
| #77Round of 32 | Group I Winner vs Group C/D/F/G/H 3rd Place | — | 17:00 ET17:00 local | MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey, United States |
| #78Round of 32 | Group E Runner-up vs Group I Runner-up | — | 13:00 ET12:00 local | AT&T StadiumDallas, United States |
| #79Round of 32 | Group A Winner vs Group C/E/F/H/I 3rd Place | — | 21:00 ET19:00 local | Estadio AztecaMexico City, Mexico |
| #80Round of 32 | Group L Winner vs Group E/H/I/J/K 3rd Place | — | 12:00 ET12:00 local | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, United States |
| #81Round of 32 | Group D Winner vs Group B/E/F/I/J 3rd Place | — | 20:00 ET17:00 local | Levi's StadiumSan Francisco Bay Area, United States |
| #82Round of 32 | Group G Winner vs Group A/E/H/I/J 3rd Place | — | 16:00 ET13:00 local | Lumen FieldSeattle, United States |
| #83Round of 32 | Group K Runner-up vs Group L Runner-up | — | 19:00 ET19:00 local | BMO FieldToronto, Canada |
| #84Round of 32 | Group H Winner vs Group J Runner-up | — | 15:00 ET12:00 local | SoFi StadiumLos Angeles, United States |
| #85Round of 32 | Group B Winner vs Group E/F/G/I/J 3rd Place | — | 23:00 ET20:00 local | BC PlaceVancouver, Canada |
| #86Round of 32 | Group J Winner vs Group H Runner-up | — | 18:00 ET18:00 local | Hard Rock StadiumMiami, United States |
| #87Round of 32 | Group K Winner vs Group D/E/I/J/L 3rd Place | — | 21:30 ET20:30 local | Arrowhead StadiumKansas City, United States |
| #88Round of 32 | Group D Runner-up vs Group G Runner-up | — | 14:00 ET13:00 local | AT&T StadiumDallas, United States |
| #89Round of 16 | Match 74 Winner vs Match 77 Winner | — | 17:00 ET17:00 local | Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, United States |
| #90Round of 16 | Match 73 Winner vs Match 75 Winner | — | 13:00 ET12:00 local | NRG StadiumHouston, United States |
| #91Round of 16 | Match 76 Winner vs Match 78 Winner | — | 16:00 ET16:00 local | MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey, United States |
| #92Round of 16 | Match 79 Winner vs Match 80 Winner | — | 20:00 ET18:00 local | Estadio AztecaMexico City, Mexico |
| #93Round of 16 | Match 83 Winner vs Match 84 Winner | — | 15:00 ET14:00 local | AT&T StadiumDallas, United States |
| #94Round of 16 | Match 81 Winner vs Match 82 Winner | — | 20:00 ET17:00 local | Lumen FieldSeattle, United States |
| #95Round of 16 | Match 86 Winner vs Match 88 Winner | — | 12:00 ET12:00 local | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, United States |
| #96Round of 16 | Match 85 Winner vs Match 87 Winner | — | 16:00 ET13:00 local | BC PlaceVancouver, Canada |
| #97Quarter-finals | Match 89 Winner vs Match 90 Winner | — | 16:00 ET16:00 local | Gillette StadiumBoston, United States |
| #98Quarter-finals | Match 93 Winner vs Match 94 Winner | — | 15:00 ET12:00 local | SoFi StadiumLos Angeles, United States |
| #99Quarter-finals | Match 91 Winner vs Match 92 Winner | — | 17:00 ET17:00 local | Hard Rock StadiumMiami, United States |
| #100Quarter-finals | Match 95 Winner vs Match 96 Winner | — | 21:00 ET20:00 local | Arrowhead StadiumKansas City, United States |
| #101Semi-finals | Match 97 Winner vs Match 98 Winner | — | 15:00 ET14:00 local | AT&T StadiumDallas, United States |
| #102Semi-finals | Match 99 Winner vs Match 100 Winner | — | 15:00 ET15:00 local | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, United States |
| #103Third Place | Match 101 Loser vs Match 102 Loser | — | 17:00 ET17:00 local | Hard Rock StadiumMiami, United States |
| #104Final | Match 101 Winner vs Match 102 Winner | — | 15:00 ET15:00 local | MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey, United States |
Need the bracket view? Open the full interactive schedule.
Planning guide
Viewing Tips for Iran
The 2026 World Cup is hosted across North America — which means many kickoffs land between midnight and dawn in Tehran. Plan around these realities before knockout week disrupts your routine.US evening kickoffs = early morning IRST
A 21:00 ET match often kicks off around 05:30 IRST the next morning. A 23:00 ET slot can push past 07:00 IRST — check the Late night and Morning pills before you commit.
Some US afternoon games land in late-evening IRST
A 15:00 ET group slot converts to roughly 23:30 IRST the same calendar day — workable on a Friday night, tougher on a work night.
Set phone reminders, not just TV alerts
Download the ICS calendar — your phone converts kickoffs to IRST automatically and pings you before a pre-dawn Team Melli slot you might otherwise miss.
IRIB expected for Team Melli matches
IRIB typically carries Iran national team matches on national TV and IRIB Varzesh. See our Where to Watch hub for official options — this page covers kickoff times only.
Catch-up viewing is a valid plan
If a knockout lands at 04:00 IRST on a weekday, a spoiler-free replay over breakfast may be the practical choice. Scan the schedule now to see which matches fit live viewing.
Iran's UTC+3:30 offset is unique
IRST does not align with whole-hour zones — always use the converter rather than mental math from Dubai or Istanbul clocks.
Quick downloads
Take the IRST Schedule With You
Import all 104 matches into your phone calendar — every kickoff syncs to IRST automatically once imported.ICS Calendar
IRST alarms on autopilot
One file, 104 reminders — Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook on your phone handles IRST conversion for you.
Add Calendar (.ics)Full Schedule PDF
Wall chart for the office
All 104 matches with ET reference times — annotate with your IRST conversions for a custom Team Melli wall chart.
Download Full Schedule PDFTeam Melli Schedule
All 3 group games
Group G opponents, US venues, and kickoff slots — the focused view for Iranian supporters.
View Iran ScheduleGoogle Calendar Guide
Sync in under a minute
Import every World Cup 2026 slot into Google Calendar — IRST times on your lock screen before Team Melli kick off.
Add to Google CalendarWant every format in one place? Visit the full World Cup 2026 calendar hub.
IRST reality check
Team Melli Opener in Iran Standard Time
Iran vs New Zealand · SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles · June 15, 2026Match #15 · Group GIran vs New Zealand · SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles · June 15, 2026
Tehran · IRST~05:30June 16
Mashhad · IRST~05:30June 16
Shiraz · IRST~05:30June 16
Tabriz · IRST~05:30June 16
How IRST conversion works
Iran uses Iran Standard Time (IRST, UTC+3:30) with a half-hour offset unlike most neighbours. US Eastern Daylight Time is 8 hours 30 minutes behind IRST — so a June 15 evening kickoff in Los Angeles often becomes a June 16 pre-dawn slot in Tehran.
FAQ
World Cup 2026 Iran Match Times — Questions Answered
What Iranian fans ask most about IRST kickoffs, Team Melli fixtures, and planning World Cup watch sessions — answered plainly.Iran Standard Time is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of US Eastern Daylight Time. A 21:00 ET kickoff on June 15 is approximately 05:30 IRST on June 16.
Match #15 kicks off at 21:00 ET in Los Angeles on June 15 — approximately 05:30 IRST on June 16. Select the match in the converter above for the exact clock.
Iran vs New Zealand (June 16 ~05:30 IRST), Belgium vs Iran (June 21 ~23:30 IRST), and Egypt vs Iran (June 27 ~07:30 IRST). All three are in the Key Fixtures section.
The tournament is hosted across North America, where broadcasters favour afternoon and evening local slots. Those windows translate to pre-dawn and early-morning IRST. We flag viewing windows so you can plan alarms or replays.
IRIB typically carries Team Melli matches and selected games on national TV and IRIB Varzesh. See our Where to Watch hub for official options once confirmed.
Yes. Use the IRST converter on this page, or download the free ICS calendar file — your phone calendar app converts every kickoff to IRST automatically after import.
The final is Match 104 on July 19, 2026. Select it in the converter or search "Final" in the schedule — your IRST kickoff appears instantly.
No. IRST is UTC+3:30 while Gulf states use UTC+3 or UTC+4. Always use the Iran converter rather than converting from neighbouring zones.
The ICS calendar file is best for phones — it syncs to IRST automatically. For a printable wall chart, grab the PDF.
No — this is an independent fan guide built from published schedule data. IRST conversions use standard IANA timezone data. Verify broadcast plans with official sources.