Is there a World Cup third place play-off after England lose semi-final against Argentina?

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16 Jul 2026 • 5:09 AM MYT
The Independent
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Is there a World Cup third place play-off after England lose semi-final against Argentina?

  • The 2026 World Cup will include a third-place playoff, officially designated as the 'Match for third place', scheduled for Saturday, July 18, the day before the final.
  • This match will be hosted at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, a venue with a 65,000-capacity that serves as the home ground for the NFL's Miami Dolphins.
  • England will play France after the Three Lions lost 2-1 to Argentina in the second World Cup semi-final and France lost Spain on the previous night.
  • The third-place playoff is set to be the 103rd fixture of the newly expanded tournament, with the kick-off time 10pm BST (5pm ET).
  • The third-place prize for the Fifa World Cup is $30 million.

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