Round of 32 Ends July 3, 2026: Final 3 Matches in Dallas, Miami & KC
The World Cup 2026 Round of 32 closes on July 3, 2026 with three matches: Dallas Stadium at 2 p.m. ET, Miami Stadium at 6 p.m. ET, and Kansas City Stadium at 9:30 p.m. ET. These set the last Round of 16 ties — plus the one eSIM for North America.
Published June 20, 2026·5 min read
Summary
The World Cup 2026 Round of 32 closes on July 3, 2026 with three matches: Dallas Stadium at 2 p.m. ET, Miami Stadium at 6 p.m. ET, and Kansas City Stadium at 9:30 p.m. ET. These set the last Round of 16 ties. Here are the kickoff times, plus the one eSIM that keeps you online across all of North America on a single plan.
The July 3 Round of 32 schedule
The Round of 32 runs June 28 – July 3, and July 3 is the final day before the Round of 16 opens July 4. Teams are set by final group standings; times are Eastern with local in parentheses.
| Kickoff (ET) | Host city | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2 p.m. ET (1 p.m. CDT) | Dallas (Arlington) | Dallas Stadium (AT&T) |
| 6 p.m. ET | Miami | Miami Stadium (Hard Rock) |
| 9:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. CDT) | Kansas City | Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) |
The last tickets into the Round of 16
July 3's three winners take the final places in the Round of 16, which opens the very next day in Houston and Philadelphia. Exact matchups confirm once the group stage ends; our Round of 32 bracket guide tracks every slot and knockout travel planning maps the road ahead. Getting to the venues is in our Dallas, Miami and Kansas City getting-there guides. The day before is July 2; it all started on June 28.
eSIM vs roaming vs pocket Wi-Fi for World Cup travel
| Option | Cost | Setup time | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM | Low | ~5 min (pre-install on Wi-Fi) | Excellent (local carrier) |
| Carrier roaming | High | Instant (already enabled) | Medium (partner-dependent) |
| Pocket Wi-Fi | Medium | Airport pickup / rental | Good (extra device to charge) |
With the Round of 16 starting the next morning, July 3 is when fans following a team start booking flights between host cities — all on data. A North America eSIM keeps you online across the US, Canada and Mexico on one plan, so moving from Dallas to Miami needs no SIM swap. From US$5 with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card.
FAQ
QWhen does the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 end?
AThe Round of 32 ends July 3, 2026 with three matches in Dallas, Miami and Kansas City. The Round of 16 then begins July 4.
QWhat are the July 3, 2026 Round of 32 kickoff times?
ADallas at 2 p.m. ET, Miami at 6 p.m. ET, and Kansas City at 9:30 p.m. ET. These are the final three games of the round.
QWhat comes after the Round of 32 on July 3?
AThe Round of 16 starts the next day, July 4, 2026, in Houston and Philadelphia. The Round of 32 winners from July 3 feed directly into those last-16 ties.
QCan one eSIM cover Dallas, Miami and Kansas City?
AYes — a North America eSIM covers the USA, Canada and Mexico on local networks. A single plan works in Dallas, Miami and Kansas City without swapping SIMs.
Bottom line
July 3 closes the Round of 32 in Dallas, Miami and Kansas City, sending the last three teams into the Round of 16. Catch up on the full round — June 28–29, June 30, July 1 and July 2 — and grab a World Cup 2026 eSIM that covers every host city on one plan.