France vs England expert predictions, picks for World Cup 2026
England and France are set to compete in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami. Both teams are looking to end their tournament on a high note after losing their respective semifinal matches.
Why it matters
The third-place match serves as a final opportunity for major football nations to secure a positive conclusion to their World Cup campaign.
Hear this story England and France's World Cup hopes have been dashed. But they each have one more chance for pride points when they face off in the World Cup third-place match on Saturday, July 18 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
The Three Lions lost to Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina 2-1 in the semifinals after beating tournament darling Norway in the same Miami humidity that they will play their last match in. Prior to that, they pulled off gritty wins in the knockout rounds over Mexico at Estadio Azteca and DR Congo.
France, on the other hand, was neutralized by Spain 2-0 in their semifinal match in the dome of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. It was their first time being held scoreless in more than a year. Les Bleus previously beat Sweden, Paraguay and Morocco without conceding a goal in the knockout rounds.
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