World Cup 2026 Third-Place Play-Off Tickets

All 1 World Cup 2026 Third-Place Play-Off games — dates, venues and tickets as the knockout bracket takes shape.

Prices & availability updated daily · June 17, 2026

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Overview

About the World Cup 2026 Third-Place Play-Off

The Third-Place Play-Off is part of the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — football's first 48-team finals, co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico. From here every game is win-or-go-home, the drama that makes knockout soccer the most-watched stage of the tournament. The road runs all the way to the WC 2026 final tickets.

The third-place play-off gives the two beaten semi-finalists one last game to finish on the podium — often an open, goal-filled contest between teams playing with freedom.

1 Third-Place Play-Off game is played on July 18, 2026 across host venues including Hard Rock. Because knockout matchups are only confirmed once the previous round is done, tickets are sold by bracket slot and venue first — so you can lock in seats for a Third-Place Play-Off game now and have them ready whichever teams come through.

Demand at this stage is intense: every fan whose team is still alive wants in, and the deeper the round the fewer games and seats there are. The biggest names and the loudest atmospheres of the whole tournament arrive in the knockouts, so securing seats early is the safest way to be there. Browse every game across the bracket from our full World Cup 2026 tickets hub.

Schedule

World Cup 2026 Third-Place Play-Off schedule

1 Third-Place Play-Off games, July 18. Teams are confirmed as the bracket fills — tap a venue for tickets and details:

18
Jul

Winners to be confirmed
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

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Ticket prices

World Cup 2026 Third-Place Play-Off ticket prices

These are the official FIFA face-value price ranges (USD) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, by stage and seating category. Category 1 (lower bowl, midfield) is the most expensive and Category 4 (upper corners) the cheapest. Resale prices in the ticket panels are set by sellers and can be above or below these face values.

Stage	From (Cat 4)	To (Cat 1)
Group Stage	$60*	$620
Group Stage — host nation	$355	$2,735
Round of 32	$105	$750
Round of 16	$170	$980
Quarter-Finals	$275	$1,775
Semi-Finals	$420	$3,295
Third-Place Play-Off	$165	$1,070
Final	$2,030	$8,680

*The cheapest group-stage Supporter Tier tickets are allocated through national federations and are not available on public sale — general-sale group-stage tickets start from around $120. Figures are indicative official face values and may be adjusted by FIFA's dynamic pricing.

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FAQ

World Cup 2026 Third-Place Play-Off — FAQ

How much are World Cup 2026 Third-Place Play-Off tickets?

Official FIFA face values for the Third-Place Play-Off are shown in the price-by-category table on this page. On the resale market prices vary by match, venue and demand — the live ticket panel above shows current WC 2026 Third-Place Play-Off prices and availability.

When is the Third-Place Play-Off at the WC 2026?

The Third-Place Play-Off is played on July 18, 2026.

How many Third-Place Play-Off games are there?

1 games, played across host venues in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

How do teams reach the Third-Place Play-Off?

Teams advance through the knockout bracket of the expanded 48-team format, which begins with the new Round of 32 after the group stage.

When will the Third-Place Play-Off teams be confirmed?

As earlier knockout results come in. Until then each slot shows its bracket position, and we add team names — and individual match pages — as the bracket fills.

How do I find cheap World Cup 2026 Third-Place Play-Off tickets?

Browse every listing in the ticket panel and filter by price. Upper-tier and behind-the-goal seats are the most affordable, though knockout ties cost more than group games as the stakes rise.

Where are the World Cup 2026 Third-Place Play-Off games played?

Across the host venues in the USA, Mexico and Canada — the venue for each Third-Place Play-Off game is listed in the schedule above, and you can open any venue for its seating chart and travel guide.

Will my Third-Place Play-Off tickets be seated together?

Yes — by default our ticketing partner groups seats together so your party sits side by side. You can change the filters in the ticket panel if you'd rather see every listing.

Why are World Cup 2026 Third-Place Play-Off tickets in such high demand?

Knockout games are win-or-go-home, so they draw huge interest from fans of every team still alive — and the deeper the round, the smaller the number of games and seats. Booking early is the safest way to get in.

Can I buy Third-Place Play-Off tickets before the teams are known?

Yes. Tickets are sold by bracket slot and venue before the matchups are confirmed, then carry over once the teams are set — so you can secure your seats early and know your team is in if they reach the Third-Place Play-Off.