What time are FIFA World Cup matches in India? Time difference between US, Canada and Mexico

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will see matches played across multiple time zones, affecting broadcast times in India. India is 9.5 to 10.5 hours ahead of the host countries, depending on the specific location and daylight saving adjustments.

Matches in the Eastern Time Zone of the US and Canada will air in India between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. the next day. Games in the Central Time Zone will start between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. IST, while those in the Mountain Time Zone will begin between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. IST.

West Coast matches in the Pacific Time Zone will be broadcast in India from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. IST. Mexico's matches, primarily in the Central Time Zone, will follow similar timings to US Central games.

Fans in India should check local listings for exact match times, as the tournament schedule is yet to be finalized. The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 cities in the three host nations.