From France vs England to Messi vs Yamal: World Cup final weekend
The 2026 FIFA World Cup concludes this weekend with France facing England for third place and Argentina playing Spain in the final. The event will feature the introduction of championship rings for the winners and an appearance by US President Donald Trump.
Why it matters
The World Cup is a major global sporting event, and the inclusion of new traditions like championship rings marks a shift in international football culture.
France and England battle for third place before Argentina and Spain meet in the World Cup final.
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Only two games remain at the FIFA World Cup , with France and England battling for third place before Sunday’s final.
France and England meet in the third-place playoff, while attention is also turning to Argentina against Spain, where Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are set for a generational showdown.
France and England have met three times at the FIFA World Cup. England won the first two encounters, beating France 2-0 in the 1966 group stage and 3-1 in the 1982 first group phase. France claimed the most recent meeting, defeating England 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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