Look on the bright side. The 2026 World Cup is in North America, which means games are spread across three time zones. You’ll get some early afternoon games in Europe from the West Coast (7 PM local = 3 AM in the UK). But you’ll also get prime time games from the East Coast (8 PM local = 1 AM in the UK). It’s a mixed bag, but it’s better than Qatar’s 10 AM kick-offs.
Plus, the atmosphere will be wild. Day games in Mexico? Those will be early morning for Europe—like 8 AM kick-offs. That’s breakfast football. Tacos and coffee at dawn. Honestly, that sounds kind of wonderful.
Final Verdict
You can do this. The times aren’t perfect, but they’re manageable. Stock up on snacks, clear your calendar, and accept that your sleep schedule will be a disaster for a month. It’s the World Cup. It’s worth it.
So, what’s your plan? Watching live or catching replays? Either way, see you at 3 AM. I’ll be the one with a giant mug of coffee and bloodshot eyes. Cheers!
