Panama vs England kicks off at 5:00 PM EDT (UTC-4) on June 27, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey. This is the Group L finale at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Kickoff times around the world
| City | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York (EDT) | 5:00 PM |
| Sao Paulo (BRT) | 6:00 PM |
| London (BST) | 10:00 PM |
| Paris (CEST) | 11:00 PM |
| Dubai (GST) | 1:00 AM +1 |
| Mumbai (IST) | 2:30 AM +1 |
| Tokyo (JST) | 6:00 AM +1 |
| Sydney (AEST) | 7:00 AM +1 |
Who gets a comfortable window?
MetLife Stadium gets a 5:00 PM EDT Saturday afternoon kickoff, ideal for the New York metro area. Sao Paulo at 6:00 PM BRT is comfortable. London at 10:00 PM BST is a Saturday evening for English supporters watching the Three Lions in a group finale: well within the range of pub viewing across the country. Panama City (UTC-5) catches kickoff at 4:00 PM local time, a good Saturday afternoon. Paris at 11:00 PM CEST is late. Dubai crosses midnight at 1:00 AM GST. Tokyo at 6:00 AM JST and Sydney at 7:00 AM AEST are early Saturday mornings for Asia-Pacific.
Historical context
England beat Panama 6-1 at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, a match that kicked off at 13:00 Moscow time (11:00 AM London BST). That comfortable afternoon viewing slot is replaced in 2026 with a 10:00 PM London window. For English fans, both slots have merits: pubs at 11:00 AM in 2018, pub full closing time at 10:00 PM in 2026. This match runs simultaneously with Croatia vs Ghana at Lincoln Financial Field to maintain group-stage simultaneous scheduling.
Check current time in London at whatisthetime.now/london and in Panama City at whatisthetime.now/panama-city.
For match preview and analysis, see whensport.com
- What time does Panama vs England kick off?
- Kickoff is at 5:00 PM local time (America/New_York) at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey on 2026-06-27.
- Where is Panama vs England being played?
- MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey. Capacity: 82,500.
- What group is Panama vs England in?
- This is a Group L match in the FIFA World Cup 2026.