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Newb question. Does either team care about the 3rd place match?
Posted on 7/15/26 at 5:59 pm
Posted on 7/15/26 at 5:59 pm
Is it worth watching or is it just backups going through the motions?
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Posted on 7/15/26 at 6:05 pm to BOSCEAUX
It’s the second to last World Cup game until 2030 so it’s worth watching. These two teams will be very disappointed to be participating in it though.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 6:06 pm to BOSCEAUX
More about bragging rights than anything
Posted on 7/15/26 at 6:07 pm to BOSCEAUX
May matter because France vs England.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 6:08 pm to PsychTiger
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May matter because France vs England.
That’s what I was thinking. How can England not want to beat France and vice versa.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 6:34 pm to BOSCEAUX
What's the 'purse/payout' difference ??
Posted on 7/15/26 at 6:38 pm to tickfawtiger
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What's the 'purse/payout' difference ??
Completely forgot money was involved.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 6:39 pm to BOSCEAUX
I can’t muster up any energy in me whatsoever to even care. As an American, and this isn’t intended to sound douchey, I just can’t fathom competing for the equivalent of a bronze as an enticing spectacle to watch. It just doesn’t “happen” in the States. Could be a phenomenal game, but to me, it’s already a dud.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 7:30 pm to GentleJackJones
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GentleJackJones
I’d love to watch you tell American Olympians their bronze medals don’t matter.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 7:40 pm to BOSCEAUX
No they usually play the guys that didn’t get much run in the tournament. It’s honestly ridiculous that they still have it.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 8:07 pm to GentleJackJones
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I can’t muster up any energy in me whatsoever to even care. As an American, and this isn’t intended to sound douchey, I just can’t fathom competing for the equivalent of a bronze as an enticing spectacle to watch. It just doesn’t “happen” in the States. Could be a phenomenal game, but to me, it’s already a dud.
Not really the spirit of the game though. Hell 17 premier league teams have no shot at winning the title every year. One of the things I love about soccer is that to a lot of fans the present game is enough.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 8:24 pm to BOSCEAUX
I had thought Mbappe would sit it out
But hes tied with Messi for Golden Boot and plays the day before- does he play and try to score against what would presumably be England reserves?
But hes tied with Messi for Golden Boot and plays the day before- does he play and try to score against what would presumably be England reserves?
Posted on 7/15/26 at 8:25 pm to TheWalrus
quote:agreed
It’s honestly ridiculous that they still have it.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 8:47 pm to BOSCEAUX
It's a time you can play someone who hasn't had many or any minutes. Individual players will have their level of pride they play with.
It's also not like France and England 2nd 11 are shite players.
It's also not like France and England 2nd 11 are shite players.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 10:52 pm to BOSCEAUX
quote:But looks like 4th place only gets a few million less
At the 2026 World Cup, the team that finishes in third place receives $29 million
Posted on 7/15/26 at 10:58 pm to BOSCEAUX
Mbappe will solely for the goal scoring record.
Posted on 7/16/26 at 1:11 am to BOSCEAUX
It’s usually full of goals but a bit less exciting because there isn’t much on the line. It’s more of an exhibition but it features some of the world’s best players.
It’s kinda like the par 3 contest before the masters. It’s exciting and fun. Worth the watch to me. It’s one of my favorite games.
It’s not strictly necessary from a tournament perspective, but the tournament would lose part of what makes it what it is. I don’t know what some of yall are talking about with getting rid of it. I hope they always have it. Celebrate the game, celebrate the culture, relax and enjoy the show.
It’s kinda like the par 3 contest before the masters. It’s exciting and fun. Worth the watch to me. It’s one of my favorite games.
It’s not strictly necessary from a tournament perspective, but the tournament would lose part of what makes it what it is. I don’t know what some of yall are talking about with getting rid of it. I hope they always have it. Celebrate the game, celebrate the culture, relax and enjoy the show.
Posted on 7/16/26 at 1:38 am to BOSCEAUX
quote:The backups dwarf most of the rest of the world, and since this will be the only minutes many of them get this cup and they have pride, they will very much not be going through the motions
Is it worth watching or is it just backups going through the motions?
It’s usually a high scoring open game since there’s nothing to lose
But it’s not an outcome many remember. The last 5 finals are easy to recall, but Germany, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Croatia not so much
This post was edited on 7/16/26 at 3:08 am
Posted on 7/16/26 at 7:41 am to BOSCEAUX
I've watched a bunch of these 3d place matches. (Basically every one since 1994)
Every time, everyone acts like they don't care.
When the whistle blows to start the game, everyone is friendly. At some point during the first 10 minutes a switch flips inside their brains and they want to absolutely beat the shite out of the other team.
3d place matches are usually very entertaining. Two teams pretending to not give AF, really giving AF.
Especially France vs England. It means much more to both sides than anyone in their fan base will let on. It will be epic.
ETA: It's likely to be more entertaining than the final, to be honest.
Every time, everyone acts like they don't care.
When the whistle blows to start the game, everyone is friendly. At some point during the first 10 minutes a switch flips inside their brains and they want to absolutely beat the shite out of the other team.
3d place matches are usually very entertaining. Two teams pretending to not give AF, really giving AF.
Especially France vs England. It means much more to both sides than anyone in their fan base will let on. It will be epic.
ETA: It's likely to be more entertaining than the final, to be honest.
This post was edited on 7/16/26 at 7:44 am
Posted on 7/16/26 at 12:23 pm to RemouladeSawce
I remember when it was South Korea vs Turkey a Turkish guy scored within like 15 seconds… the fastest goal ever in the World Cup
International soccer doesn’t really do the concept of all-star games so this is the closest we’ll get
International soccer doesn’t really do the concept of all-star games so this is the closest we’ll get
This post was edited on 7/16/26 at 12:25 pm
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