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England and France face off in World Cup third-place play-off

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 5:46 AM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

England and France face off in World Cup third-place play-off
Summary

England takes on France at the Miami Stadium for the third-place play-off of the 2026 World Cup. The match begins at 10pm BST on Saturday, July 18. Both teams will look to recover from semi-final defeats, with England losing to Argentina and France falling to Spain. This match provides an opportunity for squads to give less experienced players some minutes, as several key players are unavailable due to injuries and suspensions.

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  • •Match kicks off at 10pm BST on July 18 in Miami
  • •England's Thomas Tuchel looks to rotate squad
  • •France without key player William Saliba
  • •England has several players yet to see World Cup minutes
  • •BBC One will broadcast the match with streaming options available
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  • 5:46 AMYahoo Sports — How to watch England v France: TV channel and start time for World Cup third-place play-off
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England take on their rivals across The Channel in a battle to win the bronze match at the 2026 World Cup

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