What time was Round of 32 Knockout at Levi's Stadium?

Round of 32 Knockout kicked off at 5:00 PM PT on Wednesday, July 1 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California (Round of 32 · Knockout).

Round of 32 Knockout · 2026 Soccer World Cup · Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara

Wednesday, July 1 · 5:00 PM PT

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Group D Winner

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3rd Place Qualifier

The first do-or-die match at Levi’s

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Match-day weather

Santa Clara · Wednesday, July 1

81°/58°

Hot and clear

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💡 Tip: Peak summer heat. 5pm kickoff is the warmest of the tournament — sunscreen, water, and shade-side seats if you have a choice.

We’ll swap in the live forecast two weeks before kickoff.

The storyline

Why this match matters.

Group D Winner vs 3rd Place Qualifier · 2026 FIFA World Cup · Round of 32 · Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California

The knockout rounds arrive in Santa Clara. The Group D winner faces one of the third-placed qualifiers in a single-elimination match — extra time and penalties in play. The stadium's biggest crowd of the tournament.

01First knockout match at Levi's. Expect the stadium's biggest crowd of the tournament.
02With expanded 48-team format, 3rd place qualifiers tend to be dangerous underdogs with nothing to lose.
03Extra time and penalties are live — plan your night to stretch past 8pm Pacific.

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Round of 32 Knockout — quick answers.

What time was Round of 32 Knockout at Levi's Stadium?: Round of 32 Knockout kicked off at 5:00 PM PT on Wednesday, July 1 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California (Round of 32 · Knockout).