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Bayfront Park Turns Into All‑Day Soccer Frenzy For World Cup Tuesday

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Published on June 23, 2026
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Tuesday's World Cup schedule is turning Bayfront Park into an all-day soccer hangout, with four group matches rolling across North America: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan at 1 p.m., England vs. Ghana at 4 p.m., Panama vs. Croatia at 7 p.m., and Colombia vs. DR Congo at 10 p.m. Miami's official Fan Festival at Bayfront Park is set to open around midday and stay buzzing late, with Tuesday's hours running from noon to 1 a.m. Fans should plan for big downtown crowds and kickoff times that stretch the party from lunchtime straight through the night.

Matchday 13: Who's Playing and Where

According to the official FIFA match schedule, Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (Match 47) starts at 1 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium in Houston, England vs. Ghana (Match 45) is locked in for 4 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Panama vs. Croatia (Match 46) kicks off at 7 p.m. ET at BMO Field in Toronto, and Colombia vs. DR Congo (Match 48) wraps up the night at 10 p.m. ET at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. FIFA has the full fixture list and venue breakdown in its official match schedule.

Miami Fan Festival Hours and Programming

The Miami Host Committee notes that the FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park runs June 13–July 5 and will operate on June 23 from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m., with gates opening about 60 minutes before the first kickoff and last entry around 30 minutes after the final kickoff. The waterfront setup includes live match broadcasts, music stages, food vendors, and family-friendly activities, so fans can linger between games instead of sprinting back and forth across downtown. Miami Host Committee

Local Watch Parties and Transit Tips

Local 10's roundup for Miami confirms the Bayfront Park site at 301 Biscayne Boulevard and highlights neighborhood watch parties and Miami Beach events that sync with the tournament schedule. Organizers are urging fans to lean on public transit, since the Metromover stops right by Bayfront Park and the Metrorail is a short walk away, and to arrive early so security lines do not cut into kickoff. Local 10 is keeping a running list of watch parties and festival hours.

What To Bring, And What To Leave At Home

Festival ground rules include a clear-bag policy, metal-detector screening, and bans on umbrellas and outside food, with only narrow exemptions listed. Medical tents and information booths will be on site to assist attendees. Those entry, safety, and accessibility guidelines are detailed on the festival site so fans can plan ahead and move through security as quickly as possible. Miami Host Committee

Can't Make It Downtown?

If you are not in Miami, the official FIFA fixtures and local broadcasters will carry the matches, so fans can still tune in from home. For the latest on match times, venue maps, and any last-minute changes, organizers direct fans to the official match schedule and host-city festival pages before heading out or settling in. FIFA