Round of 32 · Match 79

Winner Group A vs Best 3rd place Group C/E/F/H/I

Kickoff at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.

Kickoff (UTC)

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · 1:00 AM UTC

Venue

Estadio Azteca · 87,000 seats

Host city

🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico

Nearest airport

MEX

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Getting to the stadium

From MEX airport, take the Metrobús Line 4 or a registered taxi (~45 min to Coyoacán, ~60 to the stadium in traffic). Match-day rideshare surges 2–3× near Azteca; the Tren Ligero to Xotepingo puts you within walking distance and avoids the jam.

About the round of 32

The Round of 32 is the first knockout round of the expanded 48-team format — single elimination, extra time and penalties if level after 90 minutes.

More matches in Mexico City

Group Stage · Group AJun 11
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Group Stage · Group KJun 18
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Colombia
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Group Stage · Group AJun 25
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Mexico City

Up next in the tournament

Round of 32Jul 1
Winner Group L
Best 3rd place Group E/H/I/J/K
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