Round of 32 · Match 79 · Jun 30, 2026
Group A winner VS Best Group C/E/F/H/I third-placed team
- Stage
- R32
- Date
- Capacity
- 87K
- 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, 9:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00 PM
Mexico City
Tue, Jun 30, 7:00 PM
London (UK)
Wed, Jul 1, 2:00 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.
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Group A winner
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Best Group C/E/F/H/I third-placed team
Venue: Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte
FIFA tournament name Mexico City Stadium — capacity 87,000, open-air. The match is hosted in Mexico City.
Transit on match day
Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña, then Tren Ligero (light rail) to Estadio Azteca; ~45 min from Centro Histórico
Climate (June 2026)
Mild rainy season — 14-23°C at 2,240m altitude, afternoon showers
Airports
Mexico City International (MEX) · Felipe Ángeles (NLU)
Where to stay
Roma Norte, Condesa, Polanco
Full travel guide: Mexico City World Cup 2026 host city →
Other matches on
2 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
R32 17:00 UTC · Dallas Stadium
Group E runner-up vs Group I runner-up
R32 21:00 UTC · New York New Jersey Stadium
Group I winner vs Best Group C/D/F/G/H third-placed team
Other matches at Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte
4 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group A Jun 11 · 19:00 UTC
Mexico vs South Africa
Group K Jun 17 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Group A Jun 24 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Czech Republic vs Mexico
R16 Jul 5 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Winner of Match 79 vs Winner of Match 80
Group A winner vs Best Group C/E/F/H/I third-placed team — FAQ
When is Group A winner vs Best Group C/E/F/H/I third-placed team kicking off?
June 30, 2026 at 01:00 UTC (next day) (Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte local time depends on the city).
Where is Group A winner vs Best Group C/E/F/H/I third-placed team being played?
Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte (FIFA tournament name: Mexico City Stadium) in Mexico City. Capacity 87,000, 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 Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte on match day?
Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña, then Tren Ligero (light rail) to Estadio Azteca; ~45 min from Centro Histórico
What happens if Group A winner vs Best Group C/E/F/H/I 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, 9:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Tue, Jun 30, 6:00 PM · Mexico City: Tue, Jun 30, 7:00 PM · London (UK): Wed, Jul 1, 2:00 AM