"For the first time at a World Cup draw, the venues and kick-off times for all 104 matches won't be released on the same day as we learn the groups -- with FIFA instead placing the games in the best location based on the time zones, of which there are four for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico."
""The match allocation process that follows the draw aims to ensure the best possible conditions for all teams and spectators while, where possible, enabling fans all over the world to watch their teams play live across different time zones," FIFA said on Monday. "The final version of the match schedule will be available in March, once the FIFA and European play-offs have taken place and the final six slots have been filled.""
FIFA confirmed a staggered rollout for the 2026 World Cup match schedule with a live broadcast 24 hours after the draw. The full schedule will be revealed at 12 p.m. EST (5 p.m. GMT). Venues and kick-off times for all 104 matches will be allocated to optimize conditions and viewing across four tournament time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico. President Gianni Infantino will be joined on stage by FIFA legends to review the games. The allocation process aims to ensure suitable conditions and global live viewing. The final schedule will be published in March after playoffs fill the remaining six slots.
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