Today, July 13, the 2026 World Cup match schedule in Kyiv time is completely quiet. It is the official rest day between the quarter-finals and semi-finals: no matches in the evening window from 18:00 to 22:45 Kyiv time. The Night Mundiale notes: no evening results edition today — there is simply nothing to report.
Why there are no matches: tournament regulations
The 2026 World Cup includes mandatory rest days between play-off rounds. After both quarter-finals concluded on Saturday, July 11 — England — Norway 2:1 and Argentina — Switzerland 3:1 (a.e.t.) — the tournament took a two-day break. This is standard FIFA practice to preserve players' physical condition ahead of the decisive matches.
All group stage and play-off matches in Kyiv time: where we stand
Of the 48 teams that kicked off on June 11, four remain. France, Spain, England and Argentina will compete in two semi-finals. Reigning champions Argentina will face England, while France takes on Spain. Both matches will be held in the United States.
Play-off matches: dates and Kyiv times
- Semi-final 1: France — Spain — 14 July (Tuesday), 22:00 Kyiv time, AT&T Stadium, Dallas
- Semi-final 2: England — Argentina — 15 July (Wednesday), 22:00 Kyiv time, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- Third-place match: 18 July (Saturday), 00:00 Kyiv time, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
- Final: 19 July (Sunday), 22:00 Kyiv time, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
How to convert ET to Kyiv time
All play-off matches kick off at 15:00 ET (Eastern Time). Kyiv operates on UTC+3, while New York in summer runs on UTC−4. The difference is +7 hours. That means 15:00 ET = 22:00 Kyiv time. That is exactly why both semi-finals will start at precisely 22:00 Kyiv time — perfect prime time for Ukrainian fans.
What led up to the rest day
The final quarter-finals on July 11 were dramatic. Argentina advanced to the semi-finals only in extra time — 3:1 against Switzerland. England beat Norway 2:1 in a tense match in Miami. Both results have been confirmed as final (full time / after extra time) by multiple independent sources. A detailed overnight digest of off-pitch events is already available on the site.
The result of the first semi-final, France — Spain, will appear in the Night Mundiale evening edition on July 14 at 22:45 Kyiv time.
Photo: Sean Leahy · Editorial (source)
