Third-place play-off · Jul 18, 2026
Loser of Match 101 VS Loser of Match 102
- Stage
- 3rd PO
- Date
- Capacity
- 65K
- Roof
- Open
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Sat, Jul 18, 5:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00 PM
Mexico City
Sat, Jul 18, 3:00 PM
London (UK)
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00 PM
The teams
This is a knockout fixture — the two teams will be confirmed once the previous-round results decide the bracket. The page is live so it can be indexed before the draw is complete.
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Loser of Match 101
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Loser of Match 102
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
FIFA tournament name Miami Stadium — capacity 65,000, open-air. The match is hosted in Miami Gardens.
Transit on match day
Tri-Rail to Opa-locka + shuttle, or rideshare from South Beach (~35 min)
Climate (June 2026)
Hot, humid, frequent rain — 25-32°C, afternoon thunderstorms common
Airports
Miami International (MIA) · Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Where to stay
South Beach, Brickell, Wynwood
Full travel guide: Miami Gardens World Cup 2026 host city →
Other matches at Hard Rock Stadium
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group H Jun 15 · 22:00 UTC
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
Group H Jun 21 · 22:00 UTC
Uruguay vs Cape Verde
Group C Jun 24 · 22:00 UTC
Scotland vs Brazil
Group K Jun 27 · 23:30 UTC
Colombia vs Portugal
R32 Jul 3 · 22:00 UTC
Group J winner vs Group H runner-up
Loser of Match 101 vs Loser of Match 102 — FAQ
When is Loser of Match 101 vs Loser of Match 102 kicking off?
July 18, 2026 at 21:00 UTC (Hard Rock Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Loser of Match 101 vs Loser of Match 102 being played?
Hard Rock Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Miami Stadium) in Miami Gardens. Capacity 65,000, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Third-place play-off of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Played between the two semi-final losers for third place.
How do I get to Hard Rock Stadium on match day?
Tri-Rail to Opa-locka + shuttle, or rideshare from South Beach (~35 min)
What happens if Loser of Match 101 vs Loser of Match 102 is level after 90 minutes?
If the third-place play-off is level after 90 minutes, it goes straight to a penalty shoot-out (no extra time, FIFA rule for the bronze medal match in 2026).
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Sat, Jul 18, 5:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Sat, Jul 18, 2:00 PM · Mexico City: Sat, Jul 18, 3:00 PM · London (UK): Sat, Jul 18, 10:00 PM