Comprehensive Guide to the 2026 World Cup Match Schedule in Morocco
As the excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this guide serves to provide fans in Morocco with a complete view of the match schedule, converted to Moroccan local time. The tournament kicks off on June 11, 2026, with a thrilling opening match between Mexico and South Africa, culminating in the final showdown on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium near New York. This edition of the World Cup is particularly significant as it features 48 teams divided into 12 groups, taking place across three host countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada, spanning 16 cities and 104 matches in total. For Moroccan fans, all match times have been adjusted to reflect the Moroccan time zone (UTC+1), ensuring that there are no discrepancies when it comes to viewing times. Notably, Morocco shares this time zone with Tunisia and Algeria, which simplifies scheduling for fans across North Africa.
Match Times and Dates for North African Teams: Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria
Three North African teams will be competing in the World Cup: Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria. Morocco finds itself in Group C alongside notable teams such as Brazil, Haiti, and Scotland. Tunisia is placed in Group F with the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden, while Algeria competes in Group J with Argentina, Austria, and Jordan. Below is a detailed schedule of the matches for these teams during the group stage, all listed in Moroccan local time:
| Match | City and Stadium | Moroccan Time |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco vs Brazil (C) | New York – MetLife Stadium | Saturday, June 13 – 23:00 |
| Scotland vs Morocco (C) | Boston – Gillette Stadium | Friday, June 19 – 23:00 |
| Morocco vs Haiti (C) | Atlanta – Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Wednesday, June 24 – 23:00 |
| Tunisia vs Sweden (F) | Monterrey (Mexico) – BBVA Stadium | Monday, June 15 – 03:00 (Next Day) |
| Tunisia vs Japan (F) | Monterrey (Mexico) – BBVA Stadium | Sunday, June 21 – 05:00 (Next Day) |
| Tunisia vs Netherlands (F) | Kansas City – Arrowhead Stadium | Friday, June 26 – 00:00 (Midnight) |
| Argentina vs Algeria (J) | Kansas City – Arrowhead Stadium | Wednesday, June 17 – 02:00 (Next Day) |
| Jordan vs Algeria (J) | San Francisco – Levi's Stadium | Tuesday, June 23 – 04:00 (Next Day) |
| Algeria vs Austria (J) | Kansas City – Arrowhead Stadium | Sunday, June 28 – 03:00 (Next Day) |
In addition to these North African teams, other Arab nations such as Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Jordan will also be participating in the tournament. For a complete overview of all matches involving Arab teams, please refer to the full group stage schedule available on the rahhal.wego.com.
