FIFA World Cup 2026: Full Match Schedule and Timings for 2 July in India Time

The FIFA World Cup 2026 rolls on with another set of high-stakes fixtures on 2 July, and Indian fans tracking the action across North America have a packed night of football to look forward to.

The tournament, spread across host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is the first World Cup to feature 48 teams — a significant expansion from the traditional 32-team format. That change has meant more matches, more nations, and a longer group stage before the knockout rounds intensify. By July, the competition is into its decisive phase, with nations fighting to stay alive in the tournament.

The Economic Times has compiled the full fixture list for 2 July with timings converted to Indian Standard Time, allowing fans to track exactly when each match kicks off across the various venues. Given that most matches in North America are scheduled in afternoon or evening local time, they typically fall in the late night to early morning window for Indian viewers.

For a country where football fandom — especially around the World Cup — has grown sharply over the past decade, the schedule serves as a practical guide to one of the most-watched sporting events of the year. Streaming platforms and broadcasters have made it easier than ever for Indian audiences to follow live, making IST match timings an essential piece of information during the tournament's peak weeks.