JapanBroadcast and TV Schedules for Japan viewers
Watching the Australia squad compete during the World Cup 2026 is simple for fans residing in Japan. The official rights holder, NHK, TV Asahi, Fuji TV, is offering complete TV broadcasts of all group stage and knockout matches.
In addition to linear TV channels, live streaming options are provided on the NHK Plus, TVer, ABEMA app, allowing users to watch matches on smart TVs, mobile phones, or desktop browsers. Check with the service provider to verify if a subscription or account registration is required before the matchday starts.
Australia Kick-off Times in Japan
Australia's next fixture against Türkiye kicks off at 13:00 GMT+9 on Sun, Jun 14 in Japan (Next Day (+1) relative to the stadium's local date). Every Australia match below is converted to Japan local time on NHK, TV Asahi, Fuji TV, so fans in Japan know exactly when to tune in.
| Fixture | Kick-off (Japan) | Local Date | Stadium Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia vs Türkiye | 13:00 GMT+9 | 2026-06-14(Next Day (+1)) | BC Place |
| Australia vs United States | 04:00 GMT+9 | 2026-06-20(Next Day (+1)) | Lumen Field |
| Australia vs Paraguay | 11:00 GMT+9 | 2026-06-26(Next Day (+1)) | Levi's Stadium |