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Argentina vs Jordan kickoff time in Japan

The Argentina vs Jordan match kicks off at 7:00 AM JST on Thu, Jun 18, 2026. Played at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey.

JST kickoff
7:00 AM
Japan date
Thu, Jun 18
Venue local
6:00 PM
Watchability
Early morning

Pre-work kickoff in Japan. A workable early start if you're an early riser.

Home
Argentina
FIFA rank #2
Away
Jordan
FIFA rank #65

Where to watch in Japan

Primary FIFA World Cup 2026 rights holders for Japan:

Other options: TV Asahi, Fuji TV.

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About this match

Argentina vs Jordan is the 23rd fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and a group stage match in Group J. The game is played at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey, with a local kickoff of 6:00 PM. For viewers in Japan, that translates to 7:00 AM JST on Thu, Jun 18, 2026.

Argentina enters the tournament with a FIFA ranking of 2, while Jordan is ranked 65. Japan Standard Time. The 10:00 AM JST window for evening Pacific Time kickoffs is the prime-time slot for Japanese viewers. Most US-based matches kick off in the early-morning JST window, requiring late-night or sunrise viewing. Japan fixtures in their group will likely fall into the 7:00 AM or 10:00 AM JST windows depending on group draw.

Frequently asked questions

What time does Argentina vs Jordan kick off in Japan?

Argentina vs Jordan kicks off at 7:00 AM JST on Thu, Jun 18, 2026 in Japan. The match is played at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey (local kickoff 6:00 PM).

Where can I watch Argentina vs Jordan live in Japan?

In Japan, NHK and ABEMA hold the primary FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights. Public broadcaster. Free-to-air coverage of all Japan matches plus highlights. Check our Japan viewing guide for the latest streaming and TV options.

What stage of the tournament is Argentina vs Jordan?

This is a group stage match in Group J, the 23rd match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across 16 venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Is the kickoff time good for Japan viewers?

Pre-work kickoff in Japan. A workable early start if you're an early riser. For full IST/local kickoff conversions across all 104 matches, see our complete schedule page.

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