England and France play for bronze in zany World Cup finish
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 2:10 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026

England and France clash in a bronze medal match at the World Cup on July 19, 2026. Neither team anticipated competing for third place, which led to a uniquely chaotic game. Sources describe the contest as one of the zaniest matches in World Cup history. Both teams are searching for redemption after earlier losses in the tournament.
- •The match is on July 19, 2026.
- •England and France are playing for bronze.
- •Neither team expected to compete for this position.
- •Sources describe the game as chaotic.
- •This match concludes their World Cup journey.
- 3:05 AMESPN — No one wanted to play, but England helped deliver ...
"Neither England nor France hoped to be playing for bronze. But the end result was one of the zaniest matches in World Cup history.
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