Quick Answer
How should Indian viewers use this schedule?
Start with the IST kickoff, then decide whether the match is live-watch, replay-watch or highlights-only for you. The tournament runs in North America, so a match listed in the host city on one date can land after midnight on the next calendar date in India.
This page is intentionally different from the India watching guide. It does not try to explain every subscription and device route. Its job is narrower: put the World Cup 2026 calendar into Indian Standard Time so you can see which games are realistic live watches and which ones need a replay plan.
For platform details, use the India watch guide. For the exact match listing on the day, confirm inside Zee5 or your Unite8 Sports TV guide.
Best matches to save first in India
If you do not plan to watch all 104 matches live, start with the big-team fixtures below. They are the matches most Indian viewers are likely to search for by team name, player name or local kickoff time.
| Match | India date | IST kickoff | Stage | Venue | Watch route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil vs Morocco | Sun, 14 Jun 2026 | 3:30 AM IST Early morning | Group C | New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Argentina vs Algeria | Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | 6:30 AM IST Early morning | Group J | Kansas City Stadium (Kansas City) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Portugal vs DR Congo | Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | 10:30 PM IST Evening | Group K | Houston Stadium (Houston) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| England vs Croatia | Thu, 18 Jun 2026 | 1:30 AM IST After midnight | Group L | Dallas Stadium (Dallas) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| France vs Senegal | Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Group I | New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Germany vs Curaçao | Sun, 14 Jun 2026 | 10:30 PM IST Evening | Group E | Houston Stadium (Houston) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Netherlands vs Japan | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 | 1:30 AM IST After midnight | Group F | Dallas Stadium (Dallas) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Uruguay vs Spain | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 5:30 AM IST Early morning | Group H | Guadalajara Stadium (Guadalajara) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
How the IST windows feel
Comfortable live window
These are the easiest matches to watch with family or friends before sleep becomes the real opponent.
Pick carefully
Good for Argentina, Brazil, Portugal or knockout matches, but not a sustainable plan for every group game.
Replay may be smarter
For workday viewers, turn off score alerts and use Zee5 replay or highlights rather than forcing every kickoff live.
Group-stage TV schedule in India
The group stage creates the most friction for India because multiple matches can land in late-night or early-morning slots. Use the stage column for table context, then open the match link if you need preview, lineup or result notes.
| Match | India date | IST kickoff | Stage | Venue | Watch route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico vs South Africa | Fri, 12 Jun 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Group A | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Korea Republic vs Czechia | Fri, 12 Jun 2026 | 7:30 AM IST Morning | Group A | Guadalajara Stadium (Guadalajara) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | Sat, 13 Jun 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Group B | Toronto Stadium (Toronto) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| United States vs Paraguay | Sat, 13 Jun 2026 | 6:30 AM IST Early morning | Group D | Los Angeles Stadium (Los Angeles) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Haiti vs Scotland | Sun, 14 Jun 2026 | 6:30 AM IST Early morning | Group C | Boston Stadium (Boston) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Australia vs Türkiye | Sun, 14 Jun 2026 | 9:30 AM IST Morning | Group D | BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Brazil vs Morocco | Sun, 14 Jun 2026 | 3:30 AM IST Early morning | Group C | New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Qatar vs Switzerland | Sun, 14 Jun 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Group B | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 | 4:30 AM IST Early morning | Group E | Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Germany vs Curaçao | Sun, 14 Jun 2026 | 10:30 PM IST Evening | Group E | Houston Stadium (Houston) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Netherlands vs Japan | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 | 1:30 AM IST After midnight | Group F | Dallas Stadium (Dallas) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Sweden vs Tunisia | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 | 7:30 AM IST Morning | Group F | Monterrey Stadium (Monterrey) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Tue, 16 Jun 2026 | 3:30 AM IST Early morning | Group H | Miami Stadium (Miami) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Spain vs Cabo Verde | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 | 9:30 PM IST Evening | Group H | Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Iran vs New Zealand | Tue, 16 Jun 2026 | 6:30 AM IST Early morning | Group G | Los Angeles Stadium (Los Angeles) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Belgium vs Egypt | Tue, 16 Jun 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Group G | Seattle Stadium (Seattle) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| France vs Senegal | Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Group I | New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Iraq vs Norway | Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | 3:30 AM IST Early morning | Group I | Boston Stadium (Boston) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Argentina vs Algeria | Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | 6:30 AM IST Early morning | Group J | Kansas City Stadium (Kansas City) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Austria vs Jordan | Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | 9:30 AM IST Morning | Group J | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Ghana vs Panama | Thu, 18 Jun 2026 | 4:30 AM IST Early morning | Group L | Toronto Stadium (Toronto) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| England vs Croatia | Thu, 18 Jun 2026 | 1:30 AM IST After midnight | Group L | Dallas Stadium (Dallas) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Portugal vs DR Congo | Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | 10:30 PM IST Evening | Group K | Houston Stadium (Houston) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Thu, 18 Jun 2026 | 7:30 AM IST Morning | Group K | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Czechia vs South Africa | Thu, 18 Jun 2026 | 9:30 PM IST Evening | Group A | Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | Fri, 19 Jun 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Group B | Los Angeles Stadium (Los Angeles) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Canada vs Qatar | Fri, 19 Jun 2026 | 3:30 AM IST Early morning | Group B | BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Mexico vs Korea Republic | Fri, 19 Jun 2026 | 6:30 AM IST Early morning | Group A | Guadalajara Stadium (Guadalajara) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Brazil vs Haiti | Sat, 20 Jun 2026 | 6:00 AM IST Early morning | Group C | Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Scotland vs Morocco | Sat, 20 Jun 2026 | 3:30 AM IST Early morning | Group C | Boston Stadium (Boston) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Türkiye vs Paraguay | Sat, 20 Jun 2026 | 8:30 AM IST Morning | Group D | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| United States vs Australia | Sat, 20 Jun 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Group D | Seattle Stadium (Seattle) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | Sun, 21 Jun 2026 | 1:30 AM IST After midnight | Group E | Toronto Stadium (Toronto) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Ecuador vs Curaçao | Sun, 21 Jun 2026 | 5:30 AM IST Early morning | Group E | Kansas City Stadium (Kansas City) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Sweden vs Netherlands | Sat, 20 Jun 2026 | 10:30 PM IST Evening | Group F | Houston Stadium (Houston) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Tunisia vs Japan | Sun, 21 Jun 2026 | 9:30 AM IST Morning | Group F | Monterrey Stadium (Monterrey) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | Mon, 22 Jun 2026 | 3:30 AM IST Early morning | Group H | Miami Stadium (Miami) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Sun, 21 Jun 2026 | 9:30 PM IST Evening | Group H | Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Belgium vs Iran | Mon, 22 Jun 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Group G | Los Angeles Stadium (Los Angeles) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| New Zealand vs Egypt | Mon, 22 Jun 2026 | 6:30 AM IST Early morning | Group G | BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Norway vs Senegal | Tue, 23 Jun 2026 | 5:30 AM IST Early morning | Group I | New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Iraq vs France | Tue, 23 Jun 2026 | 2:30 AM IST After midnight | Group I | Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Jordan vs Algeria | Tue, 23 Jun 2026 | 8:30 AM IST Morning | Group J | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Argentina vs Austria | Mon, 22 Jun 2026 | 10:30 PM IST Evening | Group J | Dallas Stadium (Dallas) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| England vs Ghana | Wed, 24 Jun 2026 | 1:30 AM IST After midnight | Group L | Boston Stadium (Boston) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Panama vs Croatia | Wed, 24 Jun 2026 | 4:30 AM IST Early morning | Group L | Toronto Stadium (Toronto) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Tue, 23 Jun 2026 | 10:30 PM IST Evening | Group K | Houston Stadium (Houston) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Colombia vs DR Congo | Wed, 24 Jun 2026 | 7:30 AM IST Morning | Group K | Guadalajara Stadium (Guadalajara) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Scotland vs Brazil | Thu, 25 Jun 2026 | 3:30 AM IST Early morning | Group C | Miami Stadium (Miami) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Morocco vs Haiti | Thu, 25 Jun 2026 | 3:30 AM IST Early morning | Group C | Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Switzerland vs Canada | Thu, 25 Jun 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Group B | BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar | Thu, 25 Jun 2026 | 9:30 AM IST Morning | Group B | Seattle Stadium (Seattle) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Czechia vs Mexico | Thu, 25 Jun 2026 | 6:30 AM IST Early morning | Group A | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| South Africa vs Korea Republic | Thu, 25 Jun 2026 | 6:30 AM IST Early morning | Group A | Monterrey Stadium (Monterrey) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | Fri, 26 Jun 2026 | 1:30 AM IST After midnight | Group E | Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Ecuador vs Germany | Fri, 26 Jun 2026 | 1:30 AM IST After midnight | Group E | New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Japan vs Sweden | Fri, 26 Jun 2026 | 4:30 AM IST Early morning | Group F | Dallas Stadium (Dallas) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Tunisia vs Netherlands | Fri, 26 Jun 2026 | 4:30 AM IST Early morning | Group F | Kansas City Stadium (Kansas City) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Türkiye vs United States | Fri, 26 Jun 2026 | 7:30 AM IST Morning | Group D | Los Angeles Stadium (Los Angeles) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Paraguay vs Australia | Fri, 26 Jun 2026 | 7:30 AM IST Morning | Group D | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Norway vs France | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Group I | Boston Stadium (Boston) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Senegal vs Iraq | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Group I | Toronto Stadium (Toronto) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Egypt vs Iran | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 8:30 AM IST Morning | Group G | Seattle Stadium (Seattle) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| New Zealand vs Belgium | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 8:30 AM IST Morning | Group G | BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 5:30 AM IST Early morning | Group H | Houston Stadium (Houston) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Uruguay vs Spain | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 5:30 AM IST Early morning | Group H | Guadalajara Stadium (Guadalajara) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Panama vs England | Sun, 28 Jun 2026 | 2:30 AM IST After midnight | Group L | New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Croatia vs Ghana | Sun, 28 Jun 2026 | 2:30 AM IST After midnight | Group L | Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Algeria vs Austria | Sun, 28 Jun 2026 | 7:30 AM IST Morning | Group J | Kansas City Stadium (Kansas City) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Jordan vs Argentina | Sun, 28 Jun 2026 | 7:30 AM IST Morning | Group J | Dallas Stadium (Dallas) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Colombia vs Portugal | Sun, 28 Jun 2026 | 5:00 AM IST Early morning | Group K | Miami Stadium (Miami) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | Sun, 28 Jun 2026 | 5:00 AM IST Early morning | Group K | Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
Knockout-round TV schedule in India
Knockout games are easier to prioritize because every match carries immediate consequence. The final is listed in Indian time below, so use the India date rather than the host-city date when setting reminders.
| Match | India date | IST kickoff | Stage | Venue | Watch route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group B | Mon, 29 Jun 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Round of 32 | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Group E vs Best 3rd Place Group A/B/C/D/F | Tue, 30 Jun 2026 | 2:00 AM IST After midnight | Round of 32 | Gillette Stadium (Foxborough) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group C | Tue, 30 Jun 2026 | 6:30 AM IST Early morning | Round of 32 | Estadio BBVA (Guadalupe) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group F | Mon, 29 Jun 2026 | 10:30 PM IST Evening | Round of 32 | NRG Stadium (Houston) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Group I vs Best 3rd Place Group C/D/F/G/H | Wed, 01 Jul 2026 | 2:30 AM IST After midnight | Round of 32 | MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Runner-up Group E vs Runner-up Group I | Tue, 30 Jun 2026 | 10:30 PM IST Evening | Round of 32 | AT&T Stadium (Arlington) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Group A vs Best 3rd Place Group C/E/F/H/I | Wed, 01 Jul 2026 | 6:30 AM IST Early morning | Round of 32 | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Group L vs Best 3rd Place Group E/H/I/J/K | Wed, 01 Jul 2026 | 9:30 PM IST Evening | Round of 32 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Group D vs Best 3rd Place Group B/E/F/I/J | Thu, 02 Jul 2026 | 5:30 AM IST Early morning | Round of 32 | Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Group G vs Best 3rd Place Group A/E/H/I/J | Thu, 02 Jul 2026 | 1:30 AM IST After midnight | Round of 32 | Lumen Field (Seattle) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Runner-up Group K vs Runner-up Group L | Fri, 03 Jul 2026 | 4:30 AM IST Early morning | Round of 32 | BMO Field (Toronto) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Group H vs Runner-up Group J | Fri, 03 Jul 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Round of 32 | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Group B vs Best 3rd Place Group E/F/G/I/J | Fri, 03 Jul 2026 | 8:30 AM IST Morning | Round of 32 | BC Place (Vancouver) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Group J vs Runner-up Group H | Sat, 04 Jul 2026 | 3:30 AM IST Early morning | Round of 32 | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Group K vs Best 3rd Place Group D/E/I/J/L | Sat, 04 Jul 2026 | 7:00 AM IST Morning | Round of 32 | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group G | Fri, 03 Jul 2026 | 11:30 PM IST Evening | Round of 32 | AT&T Stadium (Arlington) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Match 74 vs Winner Match 77 | Sun, 05 Jul 2026 | 2:30 AM IST After midnight | Round of 16 | Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Match 73 vs Winner Match 75 | Sat, 04 Jul 2026 | 10:30 PM IST Evening | Round of 16 | NRG Stadium (Houston) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Match 76 vs Winner Match 78 | Mon, 06 Jul 2026 | 1:30 AM IST After midnight | Round of 16 | MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Match 79 vs Winner Match 80 | Mon, 06 Jul 2026 | 5:30 AM IST Early morning | Round of 16 | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Match 83 vs Winner Match 84 | Tue, 07 Jul 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Round of 16 | AT&T Stadium (Arlington) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Match 81 vs Winner Match 82 | Tue, 07 Jul 2026 | 5:30 AM IST Early morning | Round of 16 | Lumen Field (Seattle) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Match 86 vs Winner Match 88 | Tue, 07 Jul 2026 | 9:30 PM IST Evening | Round of 16 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 87 | Wed, 08 Jul 2026 | 1:30 AM IST After midnight | Round of 16 | BC Place (Vancouver) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90 | Fri, 10 Jul 2026 | 1:30 AM IST After midnight | Quarterfinal | Gillette Stadium (Foxborough) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94 | Sat, 11 Jul 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Quarterfinal | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92 | Sat, 11 Jul 2026 | 2:30 AM IST After midnight | Quarterfinal | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96 | Sat, 11 Jul 2026 | 6:30 AM IST Early morning | Quarterfinal | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 | Thu, 16 Jul 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Semifinal | AT&T Stadium (Arlington) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100 | Fri, 17 Jul 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Semifinal | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102 | Sun, 19 Jul 2026 | 2:30 AM IST After midnight | Third Place | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
| Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102 | Mon, 20 Jul 2026 | 12:30 AM IST After midnight | Final | MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | Zee5 / Unite8 Sports listing |
India viewing checklist before a late kickoff
- Check the match date in India, not only the host-city date.
- Confirm whether you are watching on Zee5, Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 or Unite8 Sports 2 HD.
- Test the app, TV login or DTH channel before the first match you care about.
- Decide whether you want English, Hindi, Malayalam or Bengali commentary before a simultaneous fixture window.
- For early-morning games, set a replay plan and turn off score alerts if you want to avoid spoilers.
India TV schedule questions
What time zone is this World Cup 2026 India schedule using?
All times on this page are shown in Indian Standard Time, Asia/Kolkata, using the official match kickoff times converted from each host-city time zone.
Where can Indian viewers watch the matches?
Current India coverage points to Zee5 for streaming and Unite8 Sports for television. Use the India watching guide for setup details, plan checks and language notes.
Why do some World Cup matches show on the next date in India?
The tournament is in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Evening matches in North America often become early-morning matches on the following date in India.
Does this page replace the India watching guide?
No. This page is for IST kickoff times and match order. The India watching guide is for Zee5, Unite8 Sports, devices, subscriptions and commentary languages.
Coverage trust
India schedule sources
The match order comes from the official FIFA schedule and is converted to Indian Standard Time. India TV and streaming notes use recent media-rights reporting; always confirm the exact listing in Zee5 or your TV guide before kickoff.
Official sources
Official FIFA references
FIFA official World Cup 2026 match schedule
fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-schedule-fixtures-results-teams-stadiums
Economic Times report on ZEEL securing India media rights
economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/zee-secures-fifa-world-cup-broadcasting-rights/articleshow/131449343.cms
Times of India guide to Zee5 and Unite8 Sports access
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/full-fifa-world-cup-2026-india-guide-how-much-will-you-spend-on-zee5-and-unite8-sports-to-watch-every-match/articleshow/131469701.cms
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