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11 June 2026

This Thursday, June 11, marks the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. For the first time in history, the tournament, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will bring together 48 of the world's strongest national teams.

For hundreds of thousands of football fans across Kyrgyzstan, the country's first digital bank, MBANK, has announced a major technology partnership, becoming the official sponsor of FIFA World Cup 2026™ broadcasts on the NTRC television channels.

Thanks to this partnership, viewers in Kyrgyzstan will be able to watch the world's best football players compete live on NTRC and NTRC Sport.

Football Unites: From Supporting Local Clubs to the FIFA World Cup

For MBANK, the development and support of sports culture has long been an important part of its corporate philosophy. The bank invests in promoting football at every level across the country — from supporting the local football club FC Asia to becoming the official sponsor of FIFA World Cup 2026™ broadcasts.

"We know how eagerly people in Kyrgyzstan are waiting for this World Cup, and we understand the challenges of broadcasting matches from North America due to the significant time difference. As a leading fintech brand, our goal is to give fans the opportunity to stay at the heart of the action, share emotions, and support their favorite teams. We are proud to unite the entire country around this global celebration of football," MBANK representatives noted.

104 Matches Live: Tournament Format and Broadcast Highlights

One of the most significant changes in FIFA World Cup 2026™ is the expansion of participating teams from 32 to 48. This major step has completely transformed the tournament format.

New Group Structure

Instead of the traditional eight groups, the tournament will feature 12 groups of four teams each.

Additional Knockout Round

The knockout stage will now include 32 teams rather than 16. The top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-placed teams, will advance to the playoffs. As a result, a new Round of 32 stage has been added.

Record Scale

Instead of the 64 matches played at previous World Cups, fans will enjoy 104 exciting matches over 39 days.

Football Time: First Round Schedule (Kyrgyzstan Time)

Don't miss the key matches! Below is the first week's schedule in Kyrgyzstan time. For convenience, matches are grouped by day, making it easier to plan your viewing or set alarms for the biggest overnight games.

Friday, June 12

The official opening day of the tournament. Watch the opening match during the night and catch the exciting debut of one of Asia's top national teams in the morning.

01:00 AM — Mexico vs South Africa (Opening Match)
08:00 AM — South Korea vs Czech Republic

Saturday, June 13

The second matchday features an exciting morning clash involving one of the host nations, the United States.

01:00 AM — Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
07:00 AM — United States vs Paraguay

Sunday, June 14

The busiest football day of the week. Action starts overnight, continues throughout the morning, and returns with excellent evening matches perfect for family viewing.

01:00 AM — Qatar vs Switzerland
04:00 AM — Brazil vs Morocco (Weekend Headliner)
07:00 AM — Haiti vs Scotland
10:00 AM — Australia vs Türkiye
11:00 PM — Germany vs Curaçao (Convenient Prime-Time Match)