FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches in San Francisco Bay Area Stadium Full schedule, dates start times

San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (officially Levi's® Stadium in Santa Clara, California—temporarily rebranded for FIFA during the event) are part of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ schedule. Located in Santa Clara (about 45 miles south of San Francisco, home to the NFL's San Francisco 49ers), this modern venue (capacity ~68,500 for soccer) will host 6 matches total from June 13 to July 1, 2026, including five group-stage games and one Round of 32 knockout tie.Levi's Stadium, known for its tech-forward design, excellent sightlines, and vibrant atmosphere (especially with Bay Area soccer fans and 49ers supporters), delivers a solid mix of international clashes.

San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's® Stadium), Santa Clara – FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Schedule

(All times in ET as listed; Santa Clara is in Pacific Time (PT), typically 3 hours earlier—e.g., 3 p.m. ET = noon PT for most group games, with later ones adjusted accordingly. Many sources confirm group-stage kickoffs at 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET, late-evening at 7-9 p.m. PT. Verify exact local times and any final tweaks via official FIFA sources closer to the tournament.)

Qatar vs Switzerland (Group B)

Saturday, June 13, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. ET (noon PT):

Austria vs Jordan (Group J)

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – 12:00 a.m. ET (9:00 p.m. PT previous day, June 15):

Paraguay vs UEFA Playoff C Winner (Group D)

Friday, June 19, 2026 – 12:00 a.m. ET (9:00 p.m. PT previous day, June 18):

UEFA Playoff C winner: from Kosovo, Romania, Slovakia, or Türkiye (determined via playoffs).

Jordan vs Algeria (Group J)

Monday, June 22, 2026 – 11:00 p.m. ET (8:00 p.m. PT):

Paraguay vs Australia (Group D)

Thursday, June 25, 2026 – 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT):

Group D Winner vs Group B/E/F/I/J Third Place (Round of 32)

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT):

Knockout stage begins—potential for Qatar, Switzerland, Paraguay, or Australia to advance and play here if they top Group D or finish as a strong third-place team.

This lineup offers exciting group action with potential knockout drama, highlighting teams from diverse confederations. Note: No USA or Canada matches are scheduled here (USA plays in Seattle, Canada in Toronto and Vancouver).

For tickets (available through FIFA's official portal, with resale on platforms like SeatGeek), hospitality packages, fan festivals (likely at nearby areas or Levi's Stadium activations), travel info (easy access via Caltrain, highways, or San Jose airport), or live updates/leaderboards during the tournament, check:fifa.com/worldcup

levistadium.com (venue site with event details)

discoversantaclara.org/fifa-world-cup-2026 (local host info)

The Bay Area is set for an epic World Cup run—Levi's Stadium will bring the energy! If you need details on other California venues (like SoFi in LA), full groups, or ticket advice, let me know.

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