The third place play-off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium) in Florida. The match kicks off at 10:00pm BST and will be broadcast live on BBC One, as well as on BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer.
Who is playing in the third place play-off?
France secured their spot in the consolation match after losing 2-1 to Spain in the semi-finals. They will face the loser of the other semi-final between England and Argentina. The match determines which nation finishes third in the tournament.
Financial stakes
According to FIFA, the winning team's football association will receive £22 million, while the fourth-place nation will earn £20 million. Despite the disappointment of missing the final, the financial reward remains significant.
A longstanding tradition
The bronze medal match has been a fixture of the World Cup since 1934. It offers eliminated semi-finalists a chance to end their campaign on a high note, though teams often express reluctance to participate. Croatia won the third place play-off at the 2022 World Cup, defeating Morocco 2-1.
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