France vs England - World Cup third-place playoff: Prediction, kickoff
France and England are set to compete in the FIFA World Cup third-place playoff in Miami following their respective semifinal losses. The match marks the final game for French coach Didier Deschamps after a 14-year tenure.
Why it matters
The match serves as a conclusion to the tournament for two major footballing nations and marks a significant transition for the French national team's leadership.
Losing semifinalists France and England meet in a playoff for the bronze medal, a day before the World Cup final.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Can Kylian Mbappe become the first player to win the Golden Boot twice? [Franck Fife/AFP] By Manasi Pathak Published On 17 Jul 2026 17 Jul 2026 Who : France vs England What : FIFA World Cup 2026 – third-place playoff Where : Miami Stadium in Miami, Florida, the United States When : Saturday at 5pm (21:00 GMT) How to follow: We will have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 18:00 GMT before our live text commentary stream.
Still reeling from heartbreak, France and England face off in a World Cup match neither would have wanted – a third-place playoff offering little more than a figurative bronze medal.
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