Stadium at night — Arrowhead Stadium hosts World Cup 2026 in Kansas City
Round of 32 · Match 87 · Jul 3, 2026

Group K winner VS Best Group D/E/I/J/L third-placed team

Date
Kickoff
01:30 UTC (next day)
Venue
Arrowhead Stadium
City
Kansas City
Stage
Round of 32
Stage
R32
Date
Capacity
77K
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, 9:30 PM
Pacific (LA)
Fri, Jul 3, 6:30 PM
Mexico City
Fri, Jul 3, 7:30 PM
London (UK)
Sat, Jul 4, 2:30 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 K winner
TBD by bracket
Best Group D/E/I/J/L third-placed team
TBD by bracket

Venue: Arrowhead Stadium

FIFA tournament name Kansas City Stadium — capacity 76,500, open-air. The match is hosted in Kansas City.

Transit on match day
No rail to Arrowhead — rideshare or match-day shuttle from Power & Light District (~20 min)
Climate (June 2026)
Hot, humid Midwest — 21-32°C, severe-weather risk
Airports
Kansas City International (MCI)
Where to stay
Power & Light District, Country Club Plaza, Westport

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

Other matches on

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

R32 18:00 UTC · Dallas Stadium
Group D runner-up vs Group G runner-up
R32 22:00 UTC · Miami Stadium
Group J winner vs Group H runner-up

Other matches at Arrowhead Stadium

5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.

Group J Jun 16 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Argentina vs Algeria
Group E Jun 20 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Ecuador vs Curaçao
Group F Jun 25 · 23:00 UTC
Tunisia vs Netherlands
Group J Jun 27 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Algeria vs Austria
QF Jul 11 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Winner of Match 95 vs Winner of Match 96

Group K winner vs Best Group D/E/I/J/L third-placed team — FAQ

When is Group K winner vs Best Group D/E/I/J/L third-placed team kicking off?
July 3, 2026 at 01:30 UTC (next day) (Arrowhead Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Group K winner vs Best Group D/E/I/J/L third-placed team being played?
Arrowhead Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Kansas City Stadium) in Kansas City. Capacity 76,500, 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 Arrowhead Stadium on match day?
No rail to Arrowhead — rideshare or match-day shuttle from Power & Light District (~20 min)
What happens if Group K winner vs Best Group D/E/I/J/L 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): Fri, Jul 3, 9:30 PM · Pacific (LA): Fri, Jul 3, 6:30 PM · Mexico City: Fri, Jul 3, 7:30 PM · London (UK): Sat, Jul 4, 2:30 AM