Not always as memorable as the finals, World Cup third-place matches, like the one France will play this Saturday against England (11 p.m. in France), have helped write the competition’s history.

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The 2026 men’s World Cup format is brand new, and it takes some figuring out when it comes to which teams will make the knockout rounds. MORE — World Cup group stage table, full standings As always, ...

For the first time at a FIFA World Cup, finishing third in your group does not necessarily mean going home. With 48 teams competing in 2026, FIFA expanded the field to include the eight best ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering its decisive moments of the group stage with teams battling for a place in the knockout rounds. Under the tournament's expanded 48-team format, qualification for ...

The 2026 World Cup is the first World Cup with 48 teams participating, meaning the rules to qualify for the knockout stage have changed significantly. Unlike previous World Cups, the teams that finish ...

For the first time ever, the World Cup features 48 teams. That means more matches and more opportunities for teams to advance beyond the group stage. In the past, only the top two teams in each group ...

The new third-place qualification rule at the 2026 World Cup is fueling speculation. Teams are recalculating their chances as group stages close. The final group matches could decide unexpected ...

As soon as Ecuador stunned Germany to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds, a tearful scene of celebration overtook the stadium. The team had just delivered one of the best days in its history ...

The expanded World Cup now features 12 groups, sending both the winners and runners-up to the knockout stages. Eight additional teams will advance through a new third-place tiebreaker system, ...