Mexico City skyline at sunset — Estadio Azteca hosts the World Cup 2026 opening match
Round of 16 · Match 92 · Jul 5, 2026

Winner of Match 79 VS Winner of Match 80

Date
Kickoff
00:00 UTC (next day)
Venue
Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte
City
Mexico City
Stage
Round of 16
Stage
R16
Date
Capacity
87K
Roof
Open

Kickoff in your time zone

Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.

Eastern (NYC)
Sun, Jul 5, 8:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Sun, Jul 5, 5:00 PM
Mexico City
Sun, Jul 5, 6:00 PM
London (UK)
Mon, Jul 6, 1:00 AM

The teams

This is a knockout fixture — the two teams will be confirmed once the previous-round results decide the bracket. The page is live so it can be indexed before the draw is complete.

Winner of Match 79
TBD by bracket
Winner of Match 80
TBD by bracket

Venue: Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte

FIFA tournament name Mexico City Stadium — capacity 87,000, open-air. The match is hosted in Mexico City.

Transit on match day
Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña, then Tren Ligero (light rail) to Estadio Azteca; ~45 min from Centro Histórico
Climate (June 2026)
Mild rainy season — 14-23°C at 2,240m altitude, afternoon showers
Airports
Mexico City International (MEX) · Felipe Ángeles (NLU)
Where to stay
Roma Norte, Condesa, Polanco

Full travel guide: Mexico City World Cup 2026 host city →

Other matches on

1 other World Cup 2026 match kick off the same day.

R16 20:00 UTC · New York New Jersey Stadium
Winner of Match 76 vs Winner of Match 78

Other matches at Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte

4 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.

Group A Jun 11 · 19:00 UTC
Mexico vs South Africa
Group K Jun 17 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Group A Jun 24 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Czech Republic vs Mexico
R32 Jun 30 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Group A winner vs Best Group C/E/F/H/I third-placed team

Winner of Match 79 vs Winner of Match 80 — FAQ

When is Winner of Match 79 vs Winner of Match 80 kicking off?
July 5, 2026 at 00:00 UTC (next day) (Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte local time depends on the city).
Where is Winner of Match 79 vs Winner of Match 80 being played?
Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte (FIFA tournament name: Mexico City Stadium) in Mexico City. Capacity 87,000, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Single-leg knockout — extra time and penalties decide if level after 90 minutes.
How do I get to Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte on match day?
Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña, then Tren Ligero (light rail) to Estadio Azteca; ~45 min from Centro Histórico
What happens if Winner of Match 79 vs Winner of Match 80 is level after 90 minutes?
Two 15-minute periods of extra time, then a penalty shoot-out if still level.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Sun, Jul 5, 8:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Sun, Jul 5, 5:00 PM · Mexico City: Sun, Jul 5, 6:00 PM · London (UK): Mon, Jul 6, 1:00 AM