| Mexico City (CST) | 18:00 |
| London (BST) | 01:00 |
| Oslo (CEST) | 02:00 |
| UTC | 00:00 |
Watch free on FOX Sports The Round of 16 of the Football World Cup 2026 continues on , with W79 vs W80 — the winner of Match 79 facing the winner of Match 80. Kickoff at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is / . English coverage airs on FOX Sports (FOX or FS1); Spanish coverage on Telemundo and Peacock. The winner advances to the quarter-finals.
W79 vs W80 kicks off at / / on . The UTC kickoff is . This match is part of the Round of 16 — the second knockout round of the 48-team Football World Cup 2026, running from July 4 through July 7.
The two teams are not yet known. “W79” is the winner of Match 79 and “W80” is the winner of Match 80 — both are decided only after the Round of 32 concludes. The Football World Cup 2026 expanded to 48 teams, introducing the Round of 32 as the first knockout round before the Round of 16. This page will be updated with confirmed team names once the Round of 32 is complete. See the bracket for the latest.
W79 vs W80 takes place at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico. With a capacity of 87,000, it is the largest stadium in the Football World Cup 2026.
W79 vs W80 airs in English on FOX Sports — either on the FOX broadcast network free over the air or on FS1 with a cable subscription. Check local listings for which specific channel carries this match. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo free over the air, with Universo on cable. Peacock streams all 104 Football World Cup 2026 matches in Spanish with a paid subscription. The FOX Sports app and FOX One offer streaming with TV-provider authentication. For a full breakdown of every channel and streaming service, see the Football World Cup 2026 US viewing guide.
FOX carries the majority of Football World Cup 2026 matches free over the air with an antenna. If this match airs on FOX rather than FS1, no cable subscription is needed. In Spanish, Telemundo is free over the air in most US markets. Confirm which channel carries this specific match closer to kickoff via local listings, as the FOX or FS1 assignment is confirmed nearer the date.
Rights for this match vary by country. Most markets have local broadcasters carrying Football World Cup 2026 coverage. If you are traveling abroad and want to access your usual US service, a VPN can help establish the connection — but always check and follow each service’s terms of use before doing so.
The Football World Cup 2026 bracket lists all eight Round of 16 ties, or see the full schedule for every match.
Exclusive Spanish-language broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. 92 of the 104 matches air free over the air on the Telemundo broadcast network; 12 air on Universo with a cable subscription. The two opening matches also stream free in Spanish on the Telemundo app.
NBCUniversal's streaming service and the only place to stream all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup live in Spanish. The two opening matches are also available on the free Peacock Select tier. Streams in Dolby Atmos with multiview, live picks, and catch-up highlights.