Round of 32 · Match 82 · Jul 1, 2026
Group G winner VS Best Group A/E/H/I/J third-placed team
- Stage
- R32
- Date
- Capacity
- 69K
- 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)
Wed, Jul 1, 4:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Wed, Jul 1, 1:00 PM
Mexico City
Wed, Jul 1, 2:00 PM
London (UK)
Wed, Jul 1, 9:00 PM
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.
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Group G winner
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Best Group A/E/H/I/J third-placed team
Venue: Lumen Field
FIFA tournament name Seattle Stadium — capacity 68,500, open-air. The match is hosted in Seattle.
Transit on match day
Sound Transit Link Light Rail directly to Stadium Station (next door to Lumen Field), ~12 min from Downtown
Climate (June 2026)
Cool, dry — 14-22°C, lowest June temperatures of any US venue
Airports
Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)
Where to stay
Pike Place, Capitol Hill, Belltown
Full travel guide: Seattle World Cup 2026 host city →
Other matches on
2 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
R32 00:00 UTC (next day) · San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Group D winner vs Best Group B/E/F/I/J third-placed team
R32 16:00 UTC · Atlanta Stadium
Group L winner vs Best Group E/H/I/J/K third-placed team
Other matches at Lumen Field
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group G Jun 15 · 19:00 UTC
Belgium vs Egypt
Group D Jun 19 · 19:00 UTC
United States vs Australia
Group B Jun 24 · 19:00 UTC
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar
Group G Jun 26 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
Egypt vs Iran
R16 Jul 6 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Winner of Match 81 vs Winner of Match 82
Group G winner vs Best Group A/E/H/I/J third-placed team — FAQ
When is Group G winner vs Best Group A/E/H/I/J third-placed team kicking off?
July 1, 2026 at 20:00 UTC (Lumen Field local time depends on the city).
Where is Group G winner vs Best Group A/E/H/I/J third-placed team being played?
Lumen Field (FIFA tournament name: Seattle Stadium) in Seattle. Capacity 68,500, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Single-leg knockout — extra time and penalties decide if level after 90 minutes.
How do I get to Lumen Field on match day?
Sound Transit Link Light Rail directly to Stadium Station (next door to Lumen Field), ~12 min from Downtown
What happens if Group G winner vs Best Group A/E/H/I/J third-placed team 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): Wed, Jul 1, 4:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Wed, Jul 1, 1:00 PM · Mexico City: Wed, Jul 1, 2:00 PM · London (UK): Wed, Jul 1, 9:00 PM