what do you get if you finish 3rd place in the world cup

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, finishing 3rd in your group can still get you into the knockout stage, because the tournament takes the eight best third- place teams out of 12 groups.

What you “get” is:

• A chance to advance to the Round of 32 if your third-place record is good enough.

• Qualification is decided by points first, then goal difference, goals scored, fair play, and FIFA ranking if needed.

If you mean the team that finishes 3rd overall in the tournament , there is usually no special prize beyond the bronze-medal match; in the World Cup, third place is typically decided by that playoff rather than a group-stage finish.