third-place match

Why FIFA keeps the World Cup third-place play-off

The third-place play-off was first introduced at the 1934 World Cup, where Germany defeated Austria 3-2.
18 July 2026, 12:02 PM

Frustrations abound as France, England face off in third-place match

Kane and Bellingham have had standout World Cup performances for the Three Lions despite the disappointment of not reaching the final.
18 July 2026, 11:41 AM

Croatia and Morocco make several changes for third-place playoff

Croatia and Morocco made several changes to their starting lineups for their World Cup third-place playoff at Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday, with both coaches giving opportunities to players benched during the tournament.
17 December 2022, 14:16 PM

Croatia 2-3 Morocco: What's your prediction?

As Croatia and Morocco pick up the pieces after their World Cup semi-finals defeats, the two teams will welcome the prospect of potentially leaving Qatar on a high when they square up in the third-place playoff on Saturday.
17 December 2022, 12:12 PM