Germany vs Ivory Coast kicks off at 4:00 PM EDT (UTC-4) on June 20, 2026 at BMO Field, Toronto. This is a Group E second-matchday fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Kickoff times around the world
| City | Local time |
|---|---|
| Toronto (EDT) | 4:00 PM |
| New York (EDT) | 4:00 PM |
| Sao Paulo (BRT) | 5:00 PM |
| London (BST) | 9:00 PM |
| Paris (CEST) | 10:00 PM |
| Dubai (GST) | 12:00 AM +1 |
| Mumbai (IST) | 1:30 AM +1 |
| Tokyo (JST) | 5:00 AM +1 |
| Sydney (AEST) | 6:00 AM +1 |
Who gets a comfortable window?
A 4:00 PM EDT Saturday afternoon kickoff is solid across the East Coast and Toronto. Sao Paulo at 5:00 PM BRT is comfortable. This match is very well timed for European viewers: London at 9:00 PM BST and Berlin at 10:00 PM CEST are both reasonable Saturday evening slots that German fans will appreciate. Abidjan (UTC+0 in summer) is also at 8:00 PM GMT, an excellent evening slot for Ivoirian football supporters. Dubai crosses midnight at 12:00 AM GST, while Mumbai pushes to 1:30 AM IST. Tokyo and Sydney face early mornings at 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM respectively.
Historical context
Germany and Ivory Coast met at the 2006 World Cup on home German soil, with a 15:00 local German time kickoff that suited both teams’ domestic audiences. In 2026, the 10:00 PM CEST slot for German viewers is later but still within Saturday evening viewing range. Ivory Coast has never played a World Cup match in North America before; the Toronto slot at 8:00 PM Abidjan time is reasonable for the Elephants’ supporters watching from West Africa.
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- What time does Germany vs Ivory Coast kick off?
- Kickoff is at 4:00 PM local time (America/Toronto) at BMO Field in Toronto on 2026-06-20.
- Where is Germany vs Ivory Coast being played?
- BMO Field in Toronto. Capacity: 45,736.
- What group is Germany vs Ivory Coast in?
- This is a Group E match in the FIFA World Cup 2026.