# Will There Be a World Cup Third-Place Game? Who Plays for Bronze?

The World Cup features a third-place match to determine the bronze medalist. The two teams that lost in the semifinals face off in this consolation game. It provides a final competitive match and a podium finish for one of the losing sides.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/third-place-world-cup-game-france) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:44:27 -0400