Frequently Asked Questions

True Calendar is an unofficial fan companion for the 2026 World Football. It covers all 39 days, 104 matches, 48 nations, and 16 host cities, with every kickoff automatically converted to your local timezone. Pick your favorite team, get goal alerts in under 3 seconds, and never miss a match.

Note: the app is not affiliated with FIFA.

Onboarding takes under a minute. After the splash screen you will: (1) choose your language and country, (2) pick your favorite team(s), and (3) decide whether to allow push notifications. You then land on the Schedule screen, ready to go.

No. There is no account, login, or password required. Your preferences and favorites are stored on your device and backed up via iCloud, so you can start using the app immediately.

Yes. True Calendar is free and ad-supported. You can optionally remove ads forever with a one-time $2.99 purchase (see Billing & Remove Ads below).

Every match time is automatically localized to your device's timezone, so you always see the real kickoff time where you are - no manual conversion required.

Pick a team during onboarding, or change it anytime in Settings → My Teams. You can follow up to 5 teams. Your favorites appear as a pinned section at the top of the Schedule screen for one-tap access, and your alerts are tailored to those teams.

There are three main alert types:

• 15-minute kickoff reminder - so you never miss the whistle.
• Goal alerts in under 3 seconds - from the pitch to your phone almost instantly.
• Red cards + starting XI - lineups delivered roughly one hour before kickoff.

Yes. Go to Settings → Notifications for granular control. You can turn each alert type on or off independently and customize them per team.

Each match page adapts to the game's status. Before kickoff you see the Pre-match Briefing (head-to-head, form, countdown, and Add to Calendar). At kickoff it automatically switches to the Live Summary with a sticky scoreline, possession bar, and recent events. After the final whistle it becomes the Post-Match Recap.

Yes. All stats - including the xG sparkline, shot map, heatmap, and top performers - are free for everyone, with no paywall.

Yes. The Groups section shows standings, and the Bracket view maps the path from Round of 32 to the Final. Knockout slots that are not yet decided show as TBD until the brackets resolve.

Yes. The World Football History almanac covers all 22 editions, with detail pages for champions, iconic moments, brackets, and Golden Boot winners. You can filter by era, champion, host continent, or iconic editions.

Yes. On any match's Pre-match page, tap Add to Calendar. You can also do a Bulk Add to import multiple matches at once, configurable in Settings → Calendar.

When a followed match is live, the score and key events appear on your Lock Screen as a Live Activity and in the Dynamic Island (on supported iPhones), so you can glance at the game without opening the app.

You can add a match to Apple Wallet to get a ticket-style pass on your Lock Screen with team colors - a quick visual reminder for upcoming games.

Tap any ad banner CTA or go to Settings → Remove Ads to open the paywall, then complete the purchase. Once processed, all ads are removed permanently.

No. It is a one-time, non-consumable purchase of $2.99 - no subscription, no recurring charges, no renewals. You pay once and ads are gone forever.

Go to the paywall and tap Restore Purchase. This re-applies your entitlement using your Apple ID - useful after reinstalling the app or switching devices. Make sure you are signed in with the same Apple ID you used to buy.

Work through these steps:

1. In the app, open Settings → Notifications and confirm your alert types are enabled.
2. Confirm you have selected at least one favorite team - alerts are tied to your teams.
3. In your iPhone's Settings → Notifications → True Calendar, make sure system notifications are allowed.
4. If you tapped "Later" during onboarding, re-enable permission from the app's notification settings.

Live data depends on your internet connection. On a weak or unstable network, alerts and scores may lag. Reconnect to a stable network and reopen the match to refresh.

This means the app cannot reach the live data feed. Check your Wi-Fi or mobile data, then pull to refresh. Static content like the schedule and history remains viewable offline.

No. TBD appears for knockout fixtures whose teams have not been determined yet. Once the relevant group stage or bracket round finishes, the matchup updates automatically.

Favorites are synced via iCloud. Make sure you are signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID and that iCloud sync is enabled. Your teams should reappear shortly after.

The app uses your device's timezone. If times seem off, check that your iPhone's date, time, and timezone are set to automatic in iOS Settings, then reopen the app.

No. True Calendar is an independent, unofficial fan companion and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FIFA or any official World Football body.

The app is built to carry forward. Future editions can swap in new tournament data (such as upcoming continental cups) within the same app, so your setup carries over.

Open Settings → Privacy & Legal in the app for the full privacy policy and legal details, or visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service pages.