World Cup 2026 Third-place Play-off — Kick-off Time
The third-place play-off is contested by the two semi-final losers. Below are the confirmed date, venue and kickoff time at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Third-place play-off fixtures
Times shown in your local timezone. Use a timezone-specific schedule page for CET, BST, ET, IST and other timezones.
Frequently asked questions
When does the World Cup 2026 third-place play-off start?
The third-place play-off begins on 2026-07-18. First kickoff is Sat 18 Jul 23:00 CET / Sat 18 Jul 22:00 BST.
How many matches are in the third-place play-off?
There are 1 matches in the third-place play-off of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.