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World Cup third-place game, explained: Why it's played, do goals count toward Golden Boot and more to know

Part of FIFA's pitch to the public after expanding the World Cup to 48 teams was the total number of matches: 104, up from 64 in 2022. Each match came with a number, from No. 1 through No. 104. No.
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Is There A 3rd-Place World Cup Game? Who's Playing In Bronze Game?

Yes, there's a third-place game in the 2026 World Cup. Following their semifinal round losses, France and England will play in the World Cup Bronze matchup on Saturday afternoon; France lost to Spain ...