This World Cup night is one of the most packed since the tournament began. Four group stage matches will stretch from 10:00 PM through to the early morning, with the centerpiece being the clash between Brazil and Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey — a game already shaping up as the one that will decide who leads Group C. Plan your night in advance: kickoffs come every three hours.
Schedule for the Night
- 10:00 PM Kyiv time. Qatar vs Switzerland (Group B, Matchday 1) — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
- 1:00 AM Kyiv time (June 14). Brazil vs Morocco (Group C, Matchday 1) — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
- 4:00 AM Kyiv time (June 14). Haiti vs Scotland (Group C, Matchday 1) — Gillette Stadium, Foxboro
- 7:00 AM Kyiv time (June 14). Australia vs Turkey (Group D, Matchday 1) — BC Place, Vancouver
Brazil vs Morocco. 1:00 AM Kyiv Time
This is the match that will, for all intents and purposes, decide who tops Group C. Both teams are clear favorites over Haiti and Scotland, making this fixture a de facto battle for first place. Brazil enter their opening 2026 World Cup game without Neymar — the star forward is sidelined with a calf muscle injury. Igor Thiago is expected to start as the central striker, with Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, and Lucas Paquetá forming the attacking trio. Morocco also have injury concerns: defender Nayef Aguerd (pubalgia) is a doubt to start, while Noussair Mazraoui (shoulder) is questionable at left back. The Atlas Lions' goalkeeper is Yassine Bounou.
In World Cup head-to-head history, Brazil beat Morocco 3–0 in 1998 — the same tournament in which both sides, along with Scotland, were drawn in the same group. However, in their most recent friendly in 2023, Morocco won 2–1. The Moroccans, who reached the semi-finals at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, have every motivation to make a statement in the very first round. Watch the duel between Vinicius Junior and the Moroccan defense — it's the marquee individual battle of the night.
Qatar vs Switzerland. 10:00 PM Kyiv Time
The evening kicks off with a Group B match between the hosts of the previous World Cup and a well-organized Swiss side. For Qatar, this is their first game at the 2026 World Cup following a disappointing home tournament in 2022, where they were eliminated in the group stage. Switzerland are a team known for their tactical discipline and experience in knockout rounds at major tournaments. The match takes place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Haiti vs Scotland. 4:00 AM Kyiv Time
The second Group C match of the night pits two of the group's underdogs against each other. For Scotland, this is their first World Cup appearance since 1998 — a return after a 28-year absence. Haiti are also making their first World Cup appearance since 1974. Both teams know the stakes: a win here is their only realistic chance of advancing through the third-place rankings. The match will be held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Australia vs Turkey. 7:00 AM Kyiv Time
The night's final match takes place in Group D at BC Place in Vancouver. Australia and Turkey begin their campaign alongside the United States and Paraguay. For both sides, getting off to a winning start is a crucial step toward escaping a tough group. Kickoff is at 7:00 AM Kyiv time — for those who stay up through the night or rise early.
Recaps of all matches will be available in the evening edition of Nightly Mundial and the morning digest at mundialtoday.com.
