Round of 32 · Match 81 · Jul 1, 2026
Group D winner VS Best Group B/E/F/I/J third-placed team
- Stage
- R32
- Date
- Capacity
- 69K
- 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)
Wed, Jul 1, 8:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Wed, Jul 1, 5:00 PM
Mexico City
Wed, Jul 1, 6:00 PM
London (UK)
Thu, Jul 2, 1:00 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 D winner
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Best Group B/E/F/I/J third-placed team
Venue: Levi's Stadium
FIFA tournament name San Francisco Bay Area Stadium — capacity 68,500, open-air. The match is hosted in Santa Clara (San Francisco Bay Area).
Transit on match day
VTA light rail from San Jose, Caltrain + shuttle from SF; ~50 min by car
Climate (June 2026)
Mild, dry — 14-23°C, classic Bay Area microclimate
Airports
San Francisco (SFO) · San Jose (SJC) · Oakland (OAK)
Where to stay
SF Mission District, Palo Alto, San Jose Downtown
Full travel guide: Santa Clara (San Francisco Bay Area) World Cup 2026 host city →
Other matches on
2 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
R32 16:00 UTC · Atlanta Stadium
Group L winner vs Best Group E/H/I/J/K third-placed team
R32 20:00 UTC · Seattle Stadium
Group G winner vs Best Group A/E/H/I/J third-placed team
Other matches at Levi's Stadium
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group B Jun 13 · 19:00 UTC
Qatar vs Switzerland
Group J Jun 16 · 04:00 UTC (next day)
Austria vs Jordan
Group D Jun 19 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
Türkiye vs Paraguay
Group J Jun 22 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
Jordan vs Algeria
Group D Jun 25 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Paraguay vs Australia
Group D winner vs Best Group B/E/F/I/J third-placed team — FAQ
When is Group D winner vs Best Group B/E/F/I/J third-placed team kicking off?
July 1, 2026 at 00:00 UTC (next day) (Levi's Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Group D winner vs Best Group B/E/F/I/J third-placed team being played?
Levi's Stadium (FIFA tournament name: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium) in Santa Clara (San Francisco Bay Area). Capacity 68,500, 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 Levi's Stadium on match day?
VTA light rail from San Jose, Caltrain + shuttle from SF; ~50 min by car
What happens if Group D winner vs Best Group B/E/F/I/J 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): Wed, Jul 1, 8:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Wed, Jul 1, 5:00 PM · Mexico City: Wed, Jul 1, 6:00 PM · London (UK): Thu, Jul 2, 1:00 AM