18 July 2026, at 17:00 Miami time — midnight Israel time. Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens will host Match 103 of the 2026 World Cup: the third-place play-off — the Bronze Final. Tickets are available at TikTik starting from €1,250 with a 100% guarantee. This is match 103 out of 104 in the tournament — the last match before the big final — and already now, as of April 2026, the ticket market is pricing tickets from the price shown on the product page and up (GoalTickets.com, 2026). The tournament ended on 19 July 2026. This page is kept as an archive.
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The third-place play-off is one of football's oldest traditions: the two teams that lost their semifinals face off in one more match to decide who takes home the bronze medal — third place. At the 2026 World Cup, Match 103 pits the loser of Semifinal 1 (Match 101, 14 July) against the loser of Semifinal 2 (Match 102, 15 July) (miamifwc26.com). Who will meet? We'll only know on 16 July — but in all likelihood it will be two teams that made it to the world's final four.
Important to understand: this is not a "consolation prize". For players who won't play in the big final — this is their last match of the 2026 World Cup. Stars who were rested in the semifinal are expected to play here. And the stadium? 65,000 seats in the heart of Miami, a week before the tournament ends, with the full atmosphere of the World Cup (FourFourTwo, 2026). Semifinal and final tickets themselves sold out long ago — Match 103 is sometimes the last option to experience the World Cup from the stands.
To see the full bracket of the knockout matches, see the 2026 World Cup fixtures — all the dates.
World Cup 2026 Match 103 takes place on 18 July 2026 at 17:00 Miami time (ET), which is 00:00 midnight Israel time (past midnight, technically 19 July Israel time) (hardrockstadium.com; Fox Sports, 2026).
Tip for Israelis watching from home: that means staying up until at least 2:00 am — a midnight watch party with snacks. If you're flying to Miami, on the other hand, you'll be watching at a comfortable early-afternoon time on 18 July.
Match 103 — third place, World Cup 2026 (archive). At TikTik you'll find tickets with a 100% guarantee.
Hard Rock Stadium is located in Miami Gardens — about 26 km north of downtown Miami. For World Cup 2026 purposes, FIFA calls the stadium by the neutral name "Miami Stadium" (hardrockstadium.com). With 65,000 seats prepared for the tournament, the stadium hosts a total of seven World Cup matches from 15 June through 18 July — and Match 103 is the last match the stadium hosts in the tournament (hardrockstadium.com).
Hard Rock is home to the American Miami Dolphins of the NFL, one of the most well-equipped stadiums in North America, with a retractable roof, giant screens, and impressive VIP infrastructure. For food and drink outside: expect food and beverage stands around the stadium; for parking: most spots are sold out in advance (hardrockstadium.com).
Seating categories:
Match 103 is held at Miami Stadium. At TikTik, tickets are available with a 100% guarantee.
Until February 2026, FIFA sold tickets in three lottery phases at official face value. All phases have ended (theworldcupguide.com). The market today is mostly a resale market — and Match 103 tickets are priced accordingly:
| Category | FIFA face value (USD) — historical | Resale market (USD, as of April 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Price published on the product page | Price shown on the product page+ |
| Category 2 | Price published on the product page | Price published on the product page |
| Category 3 | Price published on the product page | Price published on the product page |
| Category 4 | Price published on the product page | Price published on the product page |
Source: theworldcupguide.com (face value); GoalTickets.com (resale market, April 2026)
There's also another option: on 2 April 2026 FIFA opened the "FIFA Official Resale Marketplace" — where ticket holders can resell at face value, plus a 13% FIFA fee. This is the cheapest option if stock is found (theworldcupguide.com). For all purchase details, see the The complete guide to World Cup 2026 tickets.
At TikTik, tickets for Match 103 are available starting from €1,250 with a 100% guarantee and Hebrew-language customer service. The match was held on 18 July 2026.
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Important: The closer we get to the date (18 July 2026), resale market prices are expected to keep rising — especially once the teams that will meet are known (16 July). Anyone planning to buy tickets on the resale market should do so before the matchup is announced.
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Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium) is located in Miami Gardens — not in downtown Miami itself, but about 16 miles north. On matchday, expect heavy traffic. The two best options:
For all transport details for the World Cup matches, read the The complete transport guide for World Cup 2026.
Israelis reach Miami mainly through El Al, which operates a direct route between Tel Aviv (TLV) and Miami (MIA) 3 times a week on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with a flight time of approximately13 hours and 50 minutes westbound (flightsfrom.com). This is the most convenient way — the direct flight lands right in the host city, with no connection.
When to fly? For a tournament ending 18 July — it's recommended to arrive by at least 14–15 July. This also lets you adjust to the 7-hour jet lag and make sure you're in shape before the match. Looking for a flight and tickets in one package? Check out Sports packages with flight and hotel for the World Cup .
Important: on 19 July — the next day — the 2026 World Cup final takes place in New Jersey. You may want to continue north for the final as well. Plan accordingly.
The Miami Gardens area (where the stadium is located) is not a tourist area in its own right — most visitors stay in Miami, Miami Beach, or Fort Lauderdale.
Important tip: 18 July is also the day before the World Cup final — Miami will be packed with fans from all over the world. Book your hotel now, before prices climb even higher. For a package that includes both accommodation and tickets: TikTik's complete sports packages.
The World Cup third-place play-off has existed since 1954 — over 70 years of tradition (Yahoo Sports, 2026). Over the years some have criticized the match ("who wants to watch two teams that just lost?"), but it turns out the game is usually far more exciting than people think.
The three most memorable recent matches:
What's unique about Match 103 in 2026? This is the penultimate match of the 48-team format — the first expanded format in World Cup history. If this format stays for the future — this is the "first" ever match 103 in history. And for Hard Rock Stadium — this is the last of the 7 matches it hosts, after a full month's trial run with fans from around the world (hardrockstadium.com).
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A few things worth knowing before you arrive:
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Match 103 — the third-place play-off — takes place at 18 July 2026 at 17:00 Miami time, which is 00:00 midnight Israel time. The match is held at Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium), Miami Gardens, Florida. Three days after the two semifinals are played (14–15 July) (hardrockstadium.com; Fox Sports, 2026).
As of April 2026, the ticket market prices Match 103 tickets starting from Price published on the product page for Category 4 up to Price shown on the product page+ for Category 1 (GoalTickets.com, April 2026). The official FIFA phases have ended. FIFA's Official Resale Marketplace (opened 2 April 2026) offers tickets at face value + 13% fee — worth checking availability. At TikTik, tickets are available starting from €1,250 with a 100% guarantee.
Match 103 is held at Hard Rock Stadium, called "Miami Stadium" for World Cup purposes. The address: 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056. The stadium is located about 26 km north of downtown Miami and holds 65,000 seats for the tournament. You can get there by Brightline train to Aventura station and from there a free shuttle (hardrockstadium.com).
As of the writing of this article (April 2026), the teams have not yet been determined — they will be the losers of Semifinal 1 (Match 101, 14 July) and Semifinal 2 (Match 102, 15 July). The team names will become clear on 16 July. Most likely, these will be two of the strongest teams in the world that didn't make the final (miamifwc26.com).
FIFA's official lottery phases (1–3) ended by February 2026. Today, the FIFA Official Resale Marketplace (opened2 April 2026) lets you buy tickets from holders reselling them — at face value + 13% fee. You can access it through an existing FIFA account (theworldcupguide.com). Another option: TikTik, with a 100% guarantee and Hebrew-language service.
Category 1 — seating in the lower tier, closest to the pitch, best view, and highest price. Category 4 — seating in the upper tier, further from the pitch, more accessible price. FIFA face values (phases that have ended): Cat 1: price shown on the product page / Cat 2: price shown on the product page / Cat 3: price shown on the product page / Cat 4: price shown on the product page (theworldcupguide.com). On the ticket market as of April 2026, all categories have risen 4–9 times over.
The third-place play-off (Bronze Final, Third Place Playoff) has existed at every World Cup since 1954 (Yahoo Sports, 2026). The two teams that lost their semifinals meet to determine third place. Contrary to what people think, these matches are often exciting and full of players trying to finish on a high. The 2018 (Belgium 2-0 England), 2014 (Netherlands 3-0 Brazil), and 2010 (Germany 3-2 Uruguay) finals were all thrilling.
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