Round of 32 · Match 77 · Jun 30, 2026
Group I winner VS Best Group C/D/F/G/H third-placed team
- Stage
- R32
- Date
- Capacity
- 83K
- 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)
Tue, Jun 30, 5:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00 PM
Mexico City
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00 PM
London (UK)
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00 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 I winner
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Best Group C/D/F/G/H third-placed team
Venue: MetLife Stadium
FIFA tournament name New York New Jersey Stadium — capacity 82,500, open-air. The match is hosted in East Rutherford (New York metro).
Transit on match day
NJ Transit Meadowlands rail from Penn Station / Secaucus, ~25 min match-day shuttles
Climate (June 2026)
Warm, humid East Coast summer — 22-30°C, occasional thunderstorms
Airports
Newark (EWR) · JFK · LaGuardia (LGA)
Where to stay
Midtown Manhattan, Hoboken, Jersey City Newport
Full travel guide: East Rutherford (New York metro) 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) · Mexico City Stadium
Group A winner vs Best Group C/E/F/H/I third-placed team
R32 17:00 UTC · Dallas Stadium
Group E runner-up vs Group I runner-up
Other matches at MetLife Stadium
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group C Jun 13 · 22:00 UTC
Brazil vs Morocco
Group I Jun 16 · 19:00 UTC
France vs Senegal
Group I Jun 22 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Norway vs Senegal
Group E Jun 25 · 20:00 UTC
Ecuador vs Germany
Group L Jun 27 · 21:00 UTC
Panama vs England
Group I winner vs Best Group C/D/F/G/H third-placed team — FAQ
When is Group I winner vs Best Group C/D/F/G/H third-placed team kicking off?
June 30, 2026 at 21:00 UTC (MetLife Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Group I winner vs Best Group C/D/F/G/H third-placed team being played?
MetLife Stadium (FIFA tournament name: New York New Jersey Stadium) in East Rutherford (New York metro). Capacity 82,500, 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 MetLife Stadium on match day?
NJ Transit Meadowlands rail from Penn Station / Secaucus, ~25 min match-day shuttles
What happens if Group I winner vs Best Group C/D/F/G/H 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): Tue, Jun 30, 5:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Tue, Jun 30, 2:00 PM · Mexico City: Tue, Jun 30, 3:00 PM · London (UK): Tue, Jun 30, 10:00 PM