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United States vs Türkiye kickoff time in Japan

The United States vs Türkiye match kicks off at 4:00 AM JST on Sun, Jun 14, 2026. Played at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey.

JST kickoff
4:00 AM
Japan date
Sun, Jun 14
Venue local
3:00 PM
Watchability
Overnight

Overnight kickoff in Japan. Dedicated fans only, or catch the highlights.

Home
United States
FIFA rank #16
Away
Türkiye
FIFA rank #27

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

United States vs Türkiye is the 5th fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and a group stage match in Group D. The game is played at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey, with a local kickoff of 3:00 PM. For viewers in Japan, that translates to 4:00 AM JST on Sun, Jun 14, 2026.

United States enters the tournament with a FIFA ranking of 16, while Türkiye is ranked 27. 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 United States vs Türkiye kick off in Japan?

United States vs Türkiye kicks off at 4:00 AM JST on Sun, Jun 14, 2026 in Japan. The match is played at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey (local kickoff 3:00 PM).

Where can I watch United States vs Türkiye 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 United States vs Türkiye?

This is a group stage match in Group D, the 5th 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?

Overnight kickoff in Japan. Dedicated fans only, or catch the highlights. For full IST/local kickoff conversions across all 104 matches, see our complete schedule page.

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