World Cup 2026 · Round of 32
World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Group I Winner vs Third Place Group C/D/F/G/H
Verified 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC·auto-refreshed
This Round of 32 slot kicks off Tue 30 Jun at 02:30 IST+1 / 17:00 ET / 22:00 BST, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. 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 | 17:00 | Tue 30 Jun |
| CT | US Central | 16:00 | Tue 30 Jun |
| PT | US Pacific | 14:00 | Tue 30 Jun |
| BST | UK | 22:00 | Tue 30 Jun |
| CET | Central Europe | 23:00 | Tue 30 Jun |
| IST | India | 02:30+1 | Wed 01 Jul |
| GST | Gulf | 01:00+1 | Wed 01 Jul |
| JST | Japan | 06:00+1 | Wed 01 Jul |
| AEST | Australia East | 07:00+1 | Wed 01 Jul |
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 | MetLife Stadium |
| City | East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-06-30T21:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
Round of 32 qualifiers
Both teams in this round of 32 are decided by earlier results. This slot is filled by Group I Winner against Third Place Group C/D/F/G/H. 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 C Winner vs Group F 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 | – |
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) →