Similarly, Copa America 2024 includes a third-place playoff, with the losing semi-finalists set to compete for the bronze medal. The presence of a third-place match in these tournaments serves ...

The rationale for getting rid of the bronze-medal match was the lack of enthusiasm from fans for such a game. UEFA took the decision after the 1980 tournament held in Italy. That third-place match ...

Advertisement Bronze medals were awarded for third place until the game was scrapped in 1980.

Similarly, Copa America 2024 includes a third-place playoff, with the losing semi-finalists set to compete for the bronze medal. The presence of a third-place match in these tournaments serves several ...