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World Cup 2026: England and Scotland Discover Their Match Start Times

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England and Scotland World Cup Scheduling Details

England’s Match Times Favor UK Viewers

England’s national football team is set to play all their group matches in the United States, with timings that cater well to audiences in the UK. Their campaign will commence with two matches: the first against Croatia on June 17 and the second against Ghana on June 23, both scheduled to begin at 21:00 BST.

The team’s final group match against Panama is slated for June 27 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which will also host the tournament’s final. This match is expected to kick off later, starting at 22:00 BST.

Scotland’s Later Kick-Offs

On the other hand, Scotland’s national team will be competing in Group C, with their matches taking place in Boston and Miami. Their first game is against Haiti on June 14 at Gillette Stadium, which will start at a much later time of 02:00 BST.

Steve Clarke’s squad will follow up with two additional matches, facing Morocco in Massachusetts on June 19 and legendary five-time winners Brazil in Miami on June 24. Both of these encounters are set to commence at 23:00 BST, resulting in later finishes for the fans supporting Scotland.