World Cup 2026 · Round of 32
World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Group C Winner vs Group F 2nd Place
Verified 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC·auto-refreshed
This Round of 32 slot kicks off Mon 29 Jun at 22:30 IST / 13:00 ET / 18:00 BST, NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas. The two nations are confirmed once the preceding round concludes.
Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC.
| Zone | Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | US Eastern | 13:00 | Mon 29 Jun |
| CT | US Central | 12:00 | Mon 29 Jun |
| PT | US Pacific | 10:00 | Mon 29 Jun |
| BST | UK | 18:00 | Mon 29 Jun |
| CET | Central Europe | 19:00 | Mon 29 Jun |
| IST | India | 22:30 | Mon 29 Jun |
| GST | Gulf | 21:00 | Mon 29 Jun |
| JST | Japan | 02:00+1 | Tue 30 Jun |
| AEST | Australia East | 03:00+1 | Tue 30 Jun |
Where to watch
In India, all World Cup 2026 matches are on ZEE5 (Paid) and Unite8 Sports. In the United States, Fox / FS1 (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) hold the rights. In the United Kingdom, BBC and ITV / STV share coverage. Full broadcaster details by country are at our verified how-to-watch guide →
Match Facts
| Stage | Round of 32 |
|---|---|
| Stadium | NRG Stadium |
| City | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-06-29T17:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
Round of 32 qualifiers
Both teams in this round of 32 are decided by earlier results. This slot is filled by Group C Winner against Group F 2nd Place. The bracket position, venue and kickoff are fixed; the nations confirm once the feeding rounds finish.
Other Round of 32 fixtures
| Sun 28 Jun | Group A 2nd Place vs Group B 2nd Place | – |
| Mon 29 Jun | Group E Winner vs Third Place Group A/B/C/D/F | – |
| Tue 30 Jun | Group F Winner vs Group C 2nd Place | – |
| Tue 30 Jun | Group E 2nd Place vs Group I 2nd Place | – |
How to watch
The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →