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What time does the FIFA World Cup kick-off, Australian time?

ABC Australia · Jun 11, 2026, 3:01 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • When is your team's match kicking off?
  • With a whopping 104 matches taking place across a variety of time zones, it's pretty easy to get confused about when each match involving your team is taking place.
  • Fortunately, we've got you covered in our day-by-day kick-off guide to the tournament.

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With a whopping 104 matches taking place across a variety of time zones, it's pretty easy to get confused about when each match involving your team is taking place.

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