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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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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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Where to buy.

  • ✓Authorized resale (where seats are now): StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats.
  • ✓FIFA’s primary sale has closed — but every real e-ticket transfers and validates only in the official FIFA app: fifa.com
  • ✓Knockout prices jump 2-3x over group stage. Resale for central seats has been $400-$900+.

⚠️ Avoid: Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, unverified Telegram sellers. FIFA e-tickets only transfer via the official app.

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Match FAQs

Round of 32 Knockout — quick answers.

What time is Round of 32 Knockout at Levi's Stadium?
Round of 32 Knockout kicks off at 5:00 PM PT on Wednesday, July 1 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California (Round of 32 · Knockout).
How do I get to Levi's Stadium for Round of 32 Knockout?
The easiest match-day transit is VTA Light Rail Green Line to the Great America station — a 5-minute walk to the gates. From San Francisco, take Caltrain to Mountain View then transfer to VTA; from the East Bay, BART to Milpitas then VTA. Wednesday 5pm kickoff will bleed into rush hour. Leave SF by 1:30pm, San Jose by 3pm.
Where can I buy tickets for Round of 32 Knockout?
FIFA's primary sale has closed, so the practical sources now are the authorized resale marketplaces — StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats. Knockout prices jump 2-3x over group stage. Resale for central seats has been $400-$900+. Every real e-ticket transfers and validates only through the official FIFA app — avoid any seller outside these channels.
Where should I stay for the Round of 32 Knockout match?
Santa Clara is closest — 5–15 minutes to the stadium. San José (15–25 min) has more hotels and nightlife; San Francisco (45–60 min) is best if you want a city-plus-match trip. Book early, as host-city hotels sell out well ahead of the tournament.

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