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Where to watch
FIFA World Cup 2026 in Japan
Opening match kicks off Friday, June 12 at 04:00 GMT+9 local time. The first tournament across 48 nations and 16 host cities in the US, Canada, and Mexico runs through July 19, 2026. Here is every legal way to follow it from Japan.
📺 Broadcasters in Japan
TVTV Asahi
TVFuji TV
TVNHK
StreamingABEMA
Free TV = no subscription · Streaming = web/app subscription · TV = pay-TV bundle
🕐 Local kickoff times
Opening matchFriday, June 12 at 04:00 GMT+9
FinalMonday, July 20 at 05:00 GMT+9
All 104 match times are converted to your local timezone automatically when you visit Today's matches or the WC26 hub.
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