The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost over, with just two matches remaining before a champion is crowned.
If you’re wondering whether there’s a World Cup game today, the answer is no. There are no matches scheduled for Thursday, July 16, as the tournament pauses before its final weekend.
When is the third-place playoff game?
Fans won’t have to wait much longer for action to resume, however: the third-place playoff will take place on Saturday (July 18), in a match between France and England.
The game will begin at 5 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. FIFA officially refers to the venue as Miami Stadium during the tournament. The stadium is also home to the NFL’s Miami Dolphins and holds approximately 65,000 spectators.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m. ET with the winner earning third place in the tournament.
The biggest match of the competition arrives the following day.
When is the FIFA World Cup final?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will be played on Sunday (July 19) with Spain taking on Argentina.
The championship game will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, located just outside New York City. FIFA is calling the venue New York New Jersey Stadium for the tournament. The stadium was officially selected to host the final and previously hosted several group-stage and knockout matches during the competition.
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET, and the winner will take home soccer’s biggest trophy after a month of competing across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Spain advanced after defeating France in the semifinals this week, while Argentina secured its spot after eliminating England.
The tournament concludes on Sunday (July 19) with one of the most anticipated matchups, as Spain looks to capture another World Cup title, while defending champion Argentina looks to retain the trophy.
Stay tuned for coverage of the third-place match, the World Cup final, and post-match reactions throughout the weekend.
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