World CupSC

Wednesday, July 1 · 5:00 PM PT

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Group D Winner

vsRound of 32
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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

Source

Historical average

💡 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.

Getting tickets

Where to buy.

  • ✓FIFA Official — fifa.com
  • ✓Authorized resale: StubHub, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek.
  • ✓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.

No ticket? No problem.

Watch with thousands of fans.

The official FIFA Fan Festival plus dedicated soccer bars across SF, San Jose, and Santa Clara turn match day into a citywide party.

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