World Cup 2026 · Third-place play-off
World Cup 2026 Third-place play-off: Semifinal 1 Loser vs Semifinal 2 Loser
Verified 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC·auto-refreshed
This Third-place play-off slot kicks off Sat 18 Jul at 02:30 IST+1 / 17:00 ET / 22:00 BST, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida. The two nations are confirmed once the preceding round concludes.
Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC.
| Zone | Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | US Eastern | 17:00 | Sat 18 Jul |
| CT | US Central | 16:00 | Sat 18 Jul |
| PT | US Pacific | 14:00 | Sat 18 Jul |
| BST | UK | 22:00 | Sat 18 Jul |
| CET | Central Europe | 23:00 | Sat 18 Jul |
| IST | India | 02:30+1 | Sun 19 Jul |
| GST | Gulf | 01:00+1 | Sun 19 Jul |
| JST | Japan | 06:00+1 | Sun 19 Jul |
| AEST | Australia East | 07:00+1 | Sun 19 Jul |
Where to watch
In India, all World Cup 2026 matches are on ZEE5 (Paid) and Unite8 Sports. In the United States, Fox / FS1 (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) hold the rights. In the United Kingdom, BBC and ITV / STV share coverage. Full broadcaster details by country are at our verified how-to-watch guide →
Match Facts
| Stage | Third-place play-off |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Hard Rock Stadium |
| City | Miami Gardens, Florida, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-07-18T21:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
Third-place play-off qualifiers
Both teams in this third-place play-off are decided by earlier results. This slot is filled by Semifinal 1 Loser against Semifinal 2 Loser. The bracket position, venue and kickoff are fixed; the nations confirm once the feeding rounds finish.
How to watch
The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →