Round of 32 · Match 76 · Jun 29, 2026
Group C winner VS Group F runner-up
- Stage
- R32
- Date
- Capacity
- 72K
- 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)
Mon, Jun 29, 1:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00 AM
Mexico City
Mon, Jun 29, 11:00 AM
London (UK)
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00 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 C winner
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Group F runner-up
Venue: NRG Stadium
FIFA tournament name Houston Stadium — capacity 72,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof. The match is hosted in Houston.
Transit on match day
METRORail Red Line directly from Downtown to NRG Park (~20 min)
Climate (June 2026)
Hot, very humid — 26-34°C, matches climate-controlled
Airports
Houston Intercontinental (IAH) · Houston Hobby (HOU)
Where to stay
Downtown Houston, Montrose, The Heights
Full travel guide: Houston World Cup 2026 host city →
Other matches on
2 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
R32 01:00 UTC (next day) · Monterrey Stadium
Group F winner vs Group C runner-up
R32 20:30 UTC · Boston Stadium
Group E winner vs Best Group A/B/C/D/F third-placed team
Other matches at NRG Stadium
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group E Jun 14 · 17:00 UTC
Germany vs Curaçao
Group K Jun 17 · 17:00 UTC
Portugal vs DR Congo
Group F Jun 20 · 17:00 UTC
Netherlands vs Sweden
Group K Jun 23 · 17:00 UTC
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Group H Jun 26 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
Group C winner vs Group F runner-up — FAQ
When is Group C winner vs Group F runner-up kicking off?
June 29, 2026 at 17:00 UTC (NRG Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Group C winner vs Group F runner-up being played?
NRG Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Houston Stadium) in Houston. Capacity 72,000, 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 NRG Stadium on match day?
METRORail Red Line directly from Downtown to NRG Park (~20 min)
What happens if Group C winner vs Group F 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): Mon, Jun 29, 1:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Mon, Jun 29, 10:00 AM · Mexico City: Mon, Jun 29, 11:00 AM · London (UK): Mon, Jun 29, 6:00 PM