Stadium at night — BC Place hosts World Cup 2026 in Vancouver
Round of 32 · Match 85 · Jul 2, 2026

Group B winner VS Best Group E/F/G/I/J third-placed team

Date
Kickoff
03:00 UTC (next day)
Venue
BC Place
City
Vancouver
Stage
Round of 32
Stage
R32
Date
Capacity
55K
Roof
Indoor

Kickoff in your time zone

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

Eastern (NYC)
Thu, Jul 2, 11:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Thu, Jul 2, 8:00 PM
Mexico City
Thu, Jul 2, 9:00 PM
London (UK)
Fri, Jul 3, 4:00 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.

Group B winner
TBD by bracket
Best Group E/F/G/I/J third-placed team
TBD by bracket

Venue: BC Place

FIFA tournament name Vancouver Stadium — capacity 54,500, climate-controlled with a closed roof. The match is hosted in Vancouver.

Transit on match day
SkyTrain Stadium-Chinatown station next door to BC Place — fastest stadium access in 2026
Climate (June 2026)
Cool, mild — 13-22°C, retractable roof handles any weather
Airports
Vancouver International (YVR)
Where to stay
Yaletown, Gastown, Granville Island

Full travel guide: Vancouver World Cup 2026 host city →

Other matches on

2 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.

R32 19:00 UTC · Los Angeles Stadium
Group H winner vs Group J runner-up
R32 23:00 UTC · Toronto Stadium
Group K runner-up vs Group L runner-up

Other matches at BC Place

5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.

Group D Jun 13 · 04:00 UTC (next day)
Australia vs Türkiye
Group B Jun 18 · 22:00 UTC
Canada vs Qatar
Group G Jun 21 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
New Zealand vs Egypt
Group B Jun 24 · 19:00 UTC
Switzerland vs Canada
Group G Jun 26 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
New Zealand vs Belgium

Group B winner vs Best Group E/F/G/I/J third-placed team — FAQ

When is Group B winner vs Best Group E/F/G/I/J third-placed team kicking off?
July 2, 2026 at 03:00 UTC (next day) (BC Place local time depends on the city).
Where is Group B winner vs Best Group E/F/G/I/J third-placed team being played?
BC Place (FIFA tournament name: Vancouver Stadium) in Vancouver. Capacity 54,500, climate-controlled with a closed roof.
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 BC Place on match day?
SkyTrain Stadium-Chinatown station next door to BC Place — fastest stadium access in 2026
What happens if Group B winner vs Best Group E/F/G/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): Thu, Jul 2, 11:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Thu, Jul 2, 8:00 PM · Mexico City: Thu, Jul 2, 9:00 PM · London (UK): Fri, Jul 3, 4:00 AM