The World Cup 2026 schedule in Kyiv time for July 11–12 gives fans no chance of seeing a final whistle before midnight: both quarter-finals tonight fall outside the evening window. The Night Mundial takes note and hands things over to the morning digest.
Matches Under Way Tonight in Kyiv Time
Norway — England kicked off at 00:00 Kyiv time (5 PM ET, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami) — the match is live right now. This is the first-ever meeting between the two national teams at a FIFA World Cup. Norway have reached the quarter-finals of a major tournament for the first time in their history, sensationally knocking out Brazil thanks to an Erling Haaland brace. England are chasing their first major trophy in 60 years under Thomas Tuchel. More on the clash in our preview of tonight's two quarter-finals.
Argentina — Switzerland kicks off at 04:00 Kyiv time (9 PM ET, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City). The reigning world champions are led by Lionel Messi, who has scored 8 goals in the tournament. Switzerland reached the quarter-finals via a penalty shootout against Colombia (0:0, 4:3 on pens). Full schedule and context in the article World Cup 2026 Schedule in Kyiv Time.
All Group Stage and Knockout Matches in Kyiv Time: Where to Follow
WC 2026 is the first World Cup with 48 teams and 104 matches. Due to the time difference between the USA and Ukraine (UTC−4 / UTC−5 ET vs. UTC+3 Kyiv), most knockout matches kick off between midnight and 04:00 Kyiv time. To convert Eastern Time to Kyiv time, add 7 hours (in summer, when EEST is in effect). For example, a 5 PM ET kick-off equals 00:00 Kyiv time the following day.
All WC 2026 quarter-finals have been played or are under way: France — Morocco 2:0 (July 9), Spain — Belgium 2:1 (July 10), and two overnight matches on July 11–12. France and Spain are already in the semi-finals and will meet on July 14 in Dallas. More on France's journey in the article France — Morocco Opens the Quarter-Finals.
Knockout Fixtures: Dates and Kyiv Times
- July 12, 00:00 — Norway — England (Miami) 🔴 LIVE
- July 12, 04:00 — Argentina — Switzerland (Kansas City)
- July 15, 22:00 — France — Spain (Dallas, semi-final)
- July 16, 22:00 — Winner Norway/England — Winner Argentina/Switzerland (Atlanta, semi-final)
- July 19, 22:00 — Final (New York, MetLife Stadium)
Results of the overnight matches — in the Night Mundial morning digest.
Photo: Sean Leahy · Editorial (source)
