Downtown Miami skyline — Hard Rock Stadium hosts World Cup 2026 in Miami Gardens
Round of 32 · Match 86 · Jul 3, 2026

Group J winner VS Group H runner-up

Date
Kickoff
22:00 UTC
Venue
Hard Rock Stadium
City
Miami Gardens
Stage
Round of 32
Stage
R32
Date
Capacity
65K
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)
Fri, Jul 3, 6:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Fri, Jul 3, 3:00 PM
Mexico City
Fri, Jul 3, 4:00 PM
London (UK)
Fri, Jul 3, 11:00 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.

Group J winner
TBD by bracket
Group H runner-up
TBD by bracket

Venue: Hard Rock Stadium

FIFA tournament name Miami Stadium — capacity 65,000, open-air. The match is hosted in Miami Gardens.

Transit on match day
Tri-Rail to Opa-locka + shuttle, or rideshare from South Beach (~35 min)
Climate (June 2026)
Hot, humid, frequent rain — 25-32°C, afternoon thunderstorms common
Airports
Miami International (MIA) · Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Where to stay
South Beach, Brickell, Wynwood

Full travel guide: Miami Gardens World Cup 2026 host city →

Other matches on

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

R32 01:30 UTC (next day) · Kansas City Stadium
Group K winner vs Best Group D/E/I/J/L third-placed team
R32 18:00 UTC · Dallas Stadium
Group D runner-up vs Group G runner-up

Other matches at Hard Rock Stadium

5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.

Group H Jun 15 · 22:00 UTC
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
Group H Jun 21 · 22:00 UTC
Uruguay vs Cape Verde
Group C Jun 24 · 22:00 UTC
Scotland vs Brazil
Group K Jun 27 · 23:30 UTC
Colombia vs Portugal
QF Jul 11 · 21:00 UTC
Winner of Match 91 vs Winner of Match 92

Group J winner vs Group H runner-up — FAQ

When is Group J winner vs Group H runner-up kicking off?
July 3, 2026 at 22:00 UTC (Hard Rock Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Group J winner vs Group H runner-up being played?
Hard Rock Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Miami Stadium) in Miami Gardens. Capacity 65,000, 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 Hard Rock Stadium on match day?
Tri-Rail to Opa-locka + shuttle, or rideshare from South Beach (~35 min)
What happens if Group J winner vs Group H runner-up 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): Fri, Jul 3, 6:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Fri, Jul 3, 3:00 PM · Mexico City: Fri, Jul 3, 4:00 PM · London (UK): Fri, Jul 3, 11:00 PM