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World Cup third-place play-off: Date, kick-off time and venue
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All the focus will be on Sunday's final between Spain and defending champions Argentina, but there is still another World Cup match to play before this.
The third-place play-off is a game neither team wants to play in, but it can often offer a glimmer of success.
This year's edition could be an exciting one with two players, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane, involved in a Golden Boot race, so expect both men wanting to give themselves the best possible chance of winning this individual award.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off.
When is the World Cup third-place play-off?
The World Cup third-place play-off will take place on Saturday, July 18.
Who is playing in the World Cup third-place play-off?
France's place was confirmed after losing 2-0 to Spain in Dallas, and they will face England, who lost to Argentina in the second World Cup semi-final.
DAZN/FIFAWhat is the kick-off time for the World Cup third-place play-off?
The World Cup third-place play-off will kick off at 10pm in the UK.
This means it will be a 5pm start on the East Coast and 2pm on the West Coast.
Where is the World Cup third-place play-off?
The World Cup third-place play-off will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium, which is called the Miami Stadium during the World Cup.
The stadium has a capacity of 65,326 and is the home of the Miami Dolphins NFL franchise.
