The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in its final weekend, with the championship game scheduled for Sunday. Before that, the final game will be played today in South Florida.
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, which was renamed Miami Stadium for the World Cup, will host the tournament’s bronze final today. After France lost to Spain in the semi-finals and Argentina defeated England, the match for the bronze medal will be between France and England.
Here’s what fans need to know about the final World Cup match in Miami Gardens.
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When does the final match of the Miami Gardens World Cup start?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup bronze final is scheduled to be held today, July 18, at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. ET.
Here are the games already played in Miami:
- Saudi Arabia v Uruguay | Group Stage | Monday, June 15th
- Uruguay v Cape Verde | Group Stage | Sunday, June 21st
- Scotland v Brazil | Group Stage | Wednesday 24th June
- Colombia v Portugal | Group Stage | Saturday, June 27th
- Match 86 | Round 32 | Argentina v Cape Verde | Friday 3rd July
- Match 99 | Quarter Final | Norway v England | Saturday 11th July
Who will play in the bronze medal final in Miami?
Florida’s bronze medal match will be between France and England.
Argentina advanced to play Spain in the World Cup final in New Jersey.
What will the weather be like in Miami Gardens on July 18th?
According to AccuWeather, as of 8 a.m. July 17, the high temperature on July 18 is expected to be 93 degrees, but the outside temperature will feel like 104 degrees. The weather will be “sunny with occasional thunderstorms,” and “lightning from nearby storms could affect the soccer game.”
Where is Miami Stadium located?
Hard Rock Stadium, renamed Miami Stadium for the World Cup, is located at 347 Don Shula Drive in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Where can I watch the 2026 World Cup?
In the United States, FOX holds the rights to broadcast all matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Of the 104 World Cup matches, 70 will be broadcast on Fox’s broadcast channel and the remaining 34 on FS1.
Fox owns the rights to broadcast FIFA matches in the United States, so without live TV, streaming options are limited. However, all games will be live on Fox One and the Fox Sports App, and all games will be broadcast in Spanish on Telemundo and streamed on Peacock.
When is the final match of the World Cup?
The World Cup finals will begin on Sunday, July 19th at 3pm ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Contributor: Dan Rorabaugh, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida
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