One of the most emotionally challenging matches in international football will once again take place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as France and England face off to decide third place in a tradition that has been part of the tournament for decades.
Is There a Third-Place Match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
One of the most emotionally challenging matches in international football will once again take place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as France and England face off to decide third place in a tradition that has been part of the tournament for decades.
Is there extra time or penalties in the third-place match?
For FIFA, the third-place match follows the same format as the previous knockout rounds. If the score is level after 90 minutes, two 15-minute periods of extra time will be played. If the teams are still tied, the winner will be decided by a penalty shootout.
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place match?
The match between England and France is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, at Miami Stadium, with kickoff set for 5:00 p.m. ET.
Every third-place finisher in FIFA World Cup history
| World Cup | Third Place | Fourth Place |
| 1930 | United States | Yugoslavia |
| 1934 | Germany | Austria |
| 1938 | Brazil | Sweden |
| 1950 | Sweden | Spain |
| 1954 | Austria | Uruguay |
| 1958 | France | West Germany |
| 1962 | Chile | Yugoslavia |
| 1966 | Portugal | Soviet Union |
| 1970 | West Germany | Uruguay |
| 1974 | Poland | Brazil |
| 1978 | Brazil | Italy |
| 1982 | Poland | France |
| 1986 | France | Belgium |
| 1990 | Italy | England |
| 1994 | Sweden | Bulgaria |
| 1998 | Croatia | Netherlands |
| 2002 | Türkiye | South Korea |
| 2006 | Germany | Portugal |
| 2010 | Germany | Uruguay |
| 2014 | Netherlands | Brazil |
| 2018 | Belgium | England |
| 2022 | Croatia | Morocco |
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