While everyone has their eyes on who will win the FIFA World Cup, there's one match that means more to some – the third-place game. And if you're in Miami, you can get tickets now to the bronze medal meeting.
The match is often a chance for underdogs to medal, to make their mark on the biggest tournament in the world, to place or not to place. The third-place victor may not hoist the FIFA trophy, but it's a victory, nonetheless, to close out what's often a historic run.
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In 2022, it was Croatia who earned bronze. The country finished runner-up in their first finals appearance in 2018. That same year, Belgium defeated England in the third-place match for its best-ever finish.
The 2026 World Cup third-place match will be played on Saturday, July 18 under the Florida sun in Miami. So if you just can't get enough football, this is the fixture to watch.
Here's how you can do just that with the best deals on tickets to the game.
FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place match tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are officially sold through FIFA, who will hold a handful of drawing opportunities ahead of the tournament. The next lottery opens after the Final Draw on December 5. Fans must have a FIFA ID to register.
Those who don't want to wait for the lottery, however, can get tickets for the World Cup third-place match now on StubHub!
Passes to the match start at just $675 for category 4 seats. Category 3 is priced at $720, category 2 at $1,200 and category 1 at $1,400.
Prices are expected to fluctuate throughout the tournament. Tickets on StubHub may be higher or lower than face value.
When is the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place match?
- Date: Saturday, July 18
- Time: TBD
The FIFA World Cup bronze medal match will be played on Saturday, July 18 from Miami Stadium in Florida.
Miami Stadium seating chart
Below is a seating chart of Miami Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup:

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FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule, key dates
Below is a look at the schedule and key dates for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For tickets to every match of the tournament, click here.
| Round | Dates |
| Group stage | June 11-27 |
| Round of 32 | June 28-July 3 |
| Round of 16 | July 4-7 |
| Quarterfinals | July 9-11 |
| Semifinals | July 14-15 |
| Bronze final | July 18 |
| Gold final | July 19 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 groups, teams
All 49 participating teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be determined in the months ahead of the tournament. However, all three host countries – USA, Mexico and Canada – have secured their automatic bids to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A handful of non-hosting teams have officially qualified for the tournament. Additionally, groups were finalized at the World Cup draw.
Below is a look at the FIFA World Cup groups and qualified teams.
| Group A | A1: Mexico | A2: South Africa | A3: Korea Republic | A4: EUFA D |
| Group B | B1: Canada | B2: UEFA A | B3: Qatar | B4: Switzerland |
| Group C | C1: Brazil | C2: Morocco | C3: Haiti | C4: Scotland |
| Group D | D1: USA | D2: Paraguay | D3: Australia | D4: UEFA C |
| Group E | E1: Germany | E2: Curaçao | E3: Côte d'Ivoire | E4: Ecuador |
| Group F | F1: Netherlands | F2: Japan | F3: EUFA B | F4: Tunisia |
| Group G | G1: Belgium | G2: Egypt | G3: IR Iran | G4: New Zealand |
| Group H | H1: Spain | H2: Cabo Verde | H3: Saudi Arabia | H4: Uruguay |
| Group I | I1: France | I2: Senegal | I3: FIFA Playoff 2 | I4: Norway |
| Group J | J1: Argentina | J2: Algeria | J3: Austria | J4: Jordan |
| Group K | K1: Portugal | K2: FIFA Playoff 1 | K3: Uzbekistan | K4: Colombia |
| Group L | L1: England | L2: Croati | L3: Ghana | L4: Panama |
