World Cup 2026 — Answer
What Time Is the 2026 World Cup Final in Canada?
Kickoff time in every Canadian time zone
| Time zone | Local date | Local kickoff |
|---|---|---|
| NT (Newfoundland) | Sun, Jul 19 | 6:30 p.m. NDT |
| AT (Atlantic) | Sun, Jul 19 | 6:00 p.m. ADT |
| ET (Eastern) | Sun, Jul 19 | 5:00 p.m. EDT |
| CT (Central) | Sun, Jul 19 | 4:00 p.m. CDT |
| MT (Mountain) | Sun, Jul 19 | 3:00 p.m. MDT |
| PT (Pacific) | Sun, Jul 19 | 2:00 p.m. PDT |
Newfoundland Time (NT) is UTC−2:30 in summer — the :30 offset is correct, not a typo.
How to watch in Canada
The final airs on TSN / CTV / CBC / RDS / TSN+ in Canada — English on TSN/CTV/CBC, French on RDS, streaming on TSN+. Confirm your provider's listings closer to kickoff; regional coverage can shift for the biggest match of the tournament.
Who's in the final?
Finalists are decided by the two semi-finals: France vs Spain on Tuesday July 14 in Arlington, and England vs Argentina on Wednesday July 15 in Atlanta. This page updates within hours of each semi-final full-time whistle.
FAQ
- What time is kickoff in BC (Pacific time)?
- The World Cup 2026 final kicks off at 2:00 p.m. PDT on Sun, Jul 19 in British Columbia and the Yukon (Pacific Time). Vancouver, Victoria, and Whitehorse all follow this zone.
- Where is the 2026 World Cup final played?
- MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — the home of the New York Giants and Jets. Capacity for the tournament is roughly 82,500, making it the largest venue at World Cup 2026.
- Who is in the 2026 World Cup final?
- Decided after the semi-finals on July 14 (France vs Spain, Arlington) and July 15 (England vs Argentina, Atlanta). This page updates within hours of each semi-final full-time whistle.
- How can I watch the final in Canada?
- In Canada the final is carried on TSN / CTV / CBC / RDS / TSN+. Confirm your local broadcaster and streaming rights before kickoff — regional listings can shift on final weekend.
- Is there a third-place playoff?
- Yes. The two semi-final losers meet on Saturday July 18 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, kickoff 5:00 PM ET — the day before the final.
If you're betting the final
Final-match markets tighten as the semi-finals resolve — moneylines, over/unders, and specials all reprice inside 48 hours. If you're new to reading odds, start with how betting odds work and our free odds calculator, then compare our reviewed sportsbooks.