Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Kickoff 9:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CST) at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Round of 32 - Match 79 - Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - World Cup 2026 Match 79
Tue, Jun 30
Date
9:00 PM
Kickoff (ET)
Round of 32
Round
#79
Match
Where to watch Match 79
All countries →Official rights-holders by country. Streaming-only services and free-to-air channels are tagged.
- FOX(TV, English, FOX + FS1)
- Telemundo(TV, Spanish, Telemundo + Universo)
- Peacock(stream, Spanish, all 104 matches)
- FOX Sports App(stream, English, FOX live stream)
- BBC(TV, Free-to-air, BBC One/Two)
- BBC iPlayer(stream, Free)
- ITV(TV, Free-to-air, ITV1)
- ITVX(stream, Free)
- SBS(TV, Free-to-air)
- SBS On Demand(stream, Free)
- TF1(TV, Free-to-air)
- beIN Sports(TV, Premium)
- La 1 (RTVE)(TV, Free-to-air)
- RTVE Play(stream, Free)
- TV Pública(TV, Free-to-air)
- DSports(TV, Premium)
- Telefe(TV, Selected matches)
- KBS / MBC / SBS(TV, Pool coverage)
- Coupang Play(stream, Streaming)
Rights and channel assignments verified ahead of the tournament. Live channel for FOX (US English) and Telemundo (US Spanish) splits between primary and secondary networks per match . check the rights-holder's schedule on match day for the exact channel.
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Match-day essentials - Estadio Azteca
Gates open
Gates typically open 90 minutes before kickoff for FIFA World Cup matches. Confirm exact times on the FIFA app once your tickets appear.
Bag policy
Small bags only - max ~30×20×10 cm. No backpacks. FIFA-specific policy TBA.
Tickets
Mobile-only via the FIFA app. Save your ticket offline before leaving for the stadium and bring government photo ID matching your FIFA ID account.
Cash or card
Cards accepted at most concessions; some smaller vendors take cash (Mexican pesos only). Bring 500-1000 pesos for small purchases.
Best way to get there
Tren Ligero (recommended)
Light rail from Tasqueña (Metro Line 2) to Estadio Azteca station - 15 min, MX$3 (~$0.20).
When to arrive
Arrive 90-120 min early. The Opening Match (June 11, Mexico vs South Africa) will be one of the most security-intensive matches of the entire tournament - allow extra time.
Venue
Mexico City - 87,500 capacity - Open roof
Estadio Azteca is the most legendary stadium in World Cup history. It hosted the 1970 Final (Brazil 4–1 Italy) and the 1986 Final (Argentina 3–2 West Germany), and was the stage for both Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal and his breathtaking 'Goal of the Century' against England in 1986. In 2026 it becomes the first stadium ever to host matches at three separate World Cups, and hosts the Opening Match on June 11.
Address
Calzada de Tlalpan 3465, Santa Úrsula Coapa, Coyoacán, 04650 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Round of 32 - Match 79 - FAQ
Where is Round of 32 match 79 being played?+
Match 79 (Round of 32) is on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 19:00 local time at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The teams will be confirmed once the previous round concludes.
How do I get to Estadio Azteca?+
Tren Ligero (recommended): Light rail from Tasqueña (Metro Line 2) to Estadio Azteca station - 15 min, MX$3 (~$0.20).