# Rodri and Elliot Anderson: best midfielders at the 2026 World Cup? | What is the point of the Third Place Playoff?

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Podcast: [Talking City - Manchester City podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talking-city-manchester-city-podcast-1029264)
Published: 2026-07-17T15:00:00+00:00
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Alex James and Simon Bajkowski try not to get too depressed about England's semi-final defeat to Argentina in this week's episode. They discuss why they believe Manchester City has the best midfielders in the 2026 World Cup, and their grumbles about the Third Place Playoff between England and France. Later on, they chat about ticket prices for the next season, and why it encourage more fans to watch games at the Etihad. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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