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Third-place match 2026 World Cup

The two losing semi-finalists play for bronze. Often underrated, but historically delivers beautiful football — Croatia-Morocco 2-1 (2022), Belgium-England 2-0 (2018).

1 match Sat 18 Jul – Sat 18 Jul 3e

Third-place match — schedule

One match. Tied: extra time and penalties.

Opponents are filled in once the group stage finishes. Dates and stadiums are officially confirmed by FIFA.

Bronze match · Sat 18 Jul
Loser SF-1
vs
Loser SF-2
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

How does the knockout stage work?

The 2026 World Cup has 48 teams for the first time, and therefore a Round of 32 for the first time. Here is the full route to the world title:

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Round of 32
28 Jun - 3 Jul
⚔️
Round of 16
4 Jul - 7 Jul
🔥
Quarter-finals
9 Jul - 11 Jul
⭐
Semi-finals
14 Jul - 15 Jul
🥉
Third place
18 Jul
🏆
Final
19 Jul
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Frequently asked questions — Third-place match 2026 World Cup

When is the third-place match at the 2026 World Cup?

The Third-place match is played on Saturday 18th July 2026.

Which stadium is the third-place match played at?

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami.

How does the third-place match work at the 2026 World Cup?

One match. Tied: extra time and penalties.

What is the difference between Round of 32, Round of 16 and quarter-finals at the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup is the first ever with a Round of 32 (because of 48 teams). After that comes the Round of 16, then quarter-finals, semi-finals, third-place match and final.

What happens if a knockout match is tied?

If level after 90 minutes, extra time of 2x15 minutes follows. If still tied, penalties decide.

Last updated: 2026-06-07

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