Houston skyline — NRG Stadium hosts World Cup 2026
Round of 32 · Match 76 · Jun 29, 2026

Group C winner VS Group F runner-up

Date
Kickoff
17:00 UTC
Venue
NRG Stadium
City
Houston
Stage
Round of 32
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.

Group C winner
TBD by bracket
Group F runner-up
TBD by bracket

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