American World Cup fans are reacting on social media after learning about the tournament’s third-place playoff for Saturday. Multiple outlets note that the losing side of the semifinals plays for a bronze medal rather than ending their campaign immediately. The winner of the third-place match receives a bronze medal. In addition to the medal, outlets report there is prize money associated with the weekend’s matches, including a separate reported financial reward for the winner of the England vs. France matchup. The reactions cited in the coverage describe some fans calling the third-place playoff “loser” format and questioning its purpose, reflecting surprise that a match for third place is being played. Overall, the reporting focuses on what the third-place playoff entails—who participates, what the winner receives, and how it fits alongside the England–France contest—along with the online backlash from parts of the American audience.