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England and France meet in World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 9:16 PM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

England and France meet in World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday
Summary

The World Cup third-place play-off between England and France is set for Saturday at 22:00 BST, live on BBC TV. England lost to Argentina 2-1 in the semi-final, while France fell 2-0 to Spain. The final will feature Argentina against Spain on Sunday at 20:00 BST. Both matches will be available on BBC One and iPlayer, as well as ITV for the final. Additionally, viewers can access enhanced features like live text commentary and 3D experiences via the BBC Sport website.

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By the Numbers
  • •England faces France in the third-place match on Saturday.
  • •The World Cup final is set for Sunday between Argentina and Spain.
  • •Both matches broadcast live on BBC and ITV.
  • •Innovative viewing options available on BBC Sport website.
  • •England lost to Argentina; France defeated by Spain in semi-finals.
Latest Updates
  • 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Final two World Cup matches to be shown live on BBC
  • 9:16 PMBBC Sport — Final two World Cup matches to be shown live on BBC
What they're saying
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Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off between England and France and Sunday's World Cup final will both be live on BBC TV.

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Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off between England and France and Sunday's World Cup final will both be live on BBC TV.

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