Football fans in Kenya are eagerly awaiting the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which kicks off on June 11 and runs through July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The 2026 edition will be the largest in FIFA history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches played over 39 days.
For Kenyan viewers, keeping track of match times can be challenging as some games will be played in North American time zones, with many fixtures scheduled late at night or in the early hours of the East African Time zone (EAT).
FIFA says the expanded format is designed to bring together more nations and fans than any previous World Cup editions.
Kenyan football fans are expected to follow the tournament through television broadcasts, streaming platforms and live text updates. Local broadcasters and rights holders are expected to announce comprehensive coverage plans before kick-off.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature exciting group-stage matches. With matches hosted across North America, kickoff times fall mostly in the evening and late-night hours for Kenyan viewers.
Fixtures
Thursday, June 11
- Mexico vs South Africa – 22:00 EAT
Friday, June 12
- South Korea vs Czechia – 05:00 EAT (June 12)
- Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina – 22:00 EAT
Saturday, June 13
- USA vs Paraguay – 04:00 EAT
- Qatar vs Switzerland – 22:00 EAT
Sunday, June 14
- Brazil vs Morocco – 01:00 EAT
- Haiti vs Scotland – 04:00 EAT
- Australia vs Türkiye – 07:00 EAT
- Germany vs Curaçao – 20:00 EAT
- Netherlands vs Japan – 23:00 EAT
Monday, June 15
- Côte d’Ivoire vs Ecuador – 2:00 EAT
- Sweden vs Tunisia – 05:00 EAT
- Spain vs Cabo Verde – 19:00 EAT
- Belgium vs Egypt – 22:00 EAT
Tuesday, June 16
- Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay – 01:00
- Iran vs New Zealand – 04:00
- France vs Senegal – 22:00
Wednesday, June 17
- Iraq vs Norway – 01:00
- Argentina vs Algeria – 04:00
- Austria Vs Jordan – 07:00
- Portugal vs Congo DR – 20:00
- England vs Croatia – 23:00
Thursday, June 18
- Ghana vs Panama- 02:00
- Uzbekistan Vs Colombia – 05:00
- Switzerland vs Bosnia Herzegovina- 22:00
Friday, June 19
- Canada vs Qatar- 01:00
- Mexico vs South Korea- 04:00
- USA vs Australia – 06:00 EAT
Saturday, June 20
- Scotland Vs Morocco- 01:00
- Brazil vs Haiti – 03:30
- Turkiye vs Paraguay – 06:00
- Netherlands vs Sweden – 20:00
- Germany vs Côte d’Ivoire – 23:00
Sunday, June 21
- Ecuador vs Curacao – 03:00
- Tunisia vs Japan – 07:00
- Spain vs Saudi Arabia – 19:00
- Belgium vs Iran – 22:00
Monday, June 22
- Uruguay vs Cape Verde – 01:00
- New Zealand vs Egypt- 04:00
- Argentina vs Austria – 20:00
Tuesday, June 23
- France vs Iraq – 00:00
- Norway vs Senegal – 03:00
- Jordan vs Algeria – 06: 00
- Portugal vs Uzbekistan- 20:00
- England vs Ghana – 23:00
Wednesday, June 24
- Panama vs Croatia- 02:00
- Colombia vs Congo DR – 05:00
- Bosnia vs Qatar – 22:00
- Switzerland vs Canada – 22:00
Thursday, June 25
- Morocco vs Haiti – 01:00
- Scotland vs Brazil – 01:00
- South Africa vs South Korea – 04:00
- Czechia vs Mexico – 04:00 EAT
- Ecuador vs Germany – 23:00
- Curacao vs Mexico – 23:00
Also Read: Where and How to Watch the 2026 World Cup on YouTube
Friday, June 26
- Japan vs Sweden- 02:00
- Tunisia vs Netherlands – 02:00
- Türkiye vs USA – 05:00
- Paraguay vs Australia – 05:00
- Norway vs France – 22:00
- Senegal vs Iraq – 22:00
Saturday, June 27
- Uruguay vs Spain – 03:00
- Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia – 03:00
- New Zealand vs Belgium – 06:00
- Egypt vs Iran – 06:00
Also Read: Before The Whistle Blows: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Sunday, June 28
- Panama vs England – 00:00
- Croatia vs Ghana – 00:00
- DR Congo vs Uzbekistan- 02:30
- Colombia vs Portugal – 02:30
- Jordan vs Argentina – 05:00
- Algeria vs Austria – 05:00
Where to Watch FIFA World Cup Matches in Kenya (TV Channels & Streaming)
Football fans in Kenya will have the chance to catch all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 live on the SuperSport channel via DStv.
SuperSport holds pan-African rights for all 104 matches. The TV channel is available on DStv’s Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Family, or Access packages, and subscribers can watch all the games live on television.
Subscribers will also be able to stream games on their smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart televisions through the DStv Stream application.
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