Today, July 16, the 2026 World Cup match schedule in Kyiv time featured no matches during the evening window (18:00–22:45). The World Cup has entered its rest day between the two spectacular semifinals and the final week.
What We Already Know: Semifinal Results
Both semifinals concluded earlier this week. Spain thrashed France — 2:0 (July 14), with goals from Oyarzabal and Porro. Argentina came from behind to beat England — 2:1 (July 15): Gordon opened the scoring in the 55th minute, but Enzo Fernández equalized in the 86th, and Lautaro Martínez sealed the match at 90+2. Read more about the finalists' journey in the article Argentina in the 2026 World Cup Final: Match Schedule in Kyiv Time.
Playoff Matches: Dates and Kyiv Times
Two final matches remain in the tournament. The Third-Place Match: France vs England takes place on Saturday, July 18, at 00:00 Kyiv time (kick-off July 17 at 22:00 London / 17:00 ET) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. This is the 103rd match out of 104 at this World Cup. The Final: Spain vs Argentina is on Sunday, July 19, at 22:00 Kyiv time (15:00 ET) at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. See the full match schedule here: France vs England and the Final Spain vs Argentina: 2026 World Cup Match Schedule.
All Group Stage Matches in Kyiv Time: How to Convert ET to Kyiv Time
For those following the schedule: most 2026 World Cup matches kicked off between 19:00 and 22:00 ET. To convert ET to Kyiv time, add +7 hours (UTC+3 vs UTC-4). That means a 15:00 ET kick-off = 22:00 Kyiv time, and 12:00 ET = 19:00 Kyiv time. The detailed schedule of all 104 matches in Kyiv time is available in the article 2026 World Cup Match Schedule in Kyiv Time: France vs Spain Today at 22:00.
What's Next
Recaps of the France vs England match and the Spain vs Argentina final will appear in the morning digests on July 18 and July 20 respectively. Follow the Night Mundial — all results right after the final whistle.
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