Is there a World Cup third place play-off after England lose semi-final?

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe 2026 World Cup will include a third-place playoff, officially designated as the 'Match for third place', scheduled for Saturday, July 18, the day before the final. This match will be hosted at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, a venue with a 65,000-capacity that serves as the home ground for the NFL's Miami Dolphins. England will play France after the Three Lions lost 2-1 to Argentina in the second World Cup semi-final and France lost Spain on the previous night.The third-place playoff is set to be the 103rd fixture of the newly expanded tournament, with the kick-off time 10pm BST (5pm ET).The third-place prize for the Fifa World Cup is $30 million.In fullEngland v Argentina LIVE: Three Lions suffer World Cup semi-final heartbreak with late turnaroundMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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