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England and France prepare for World Cup bronze match in Miami

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 9:19 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

England and France prepare for World Cup bronze match in Miami

Summary

England and France will face off in the World Cup bronze final at Miami Stadium on Saturday at 5 p.m. Both teams express disappointment at competing for third place instead of the championship, following their semifinal losses to Argentina. English coach Thomas Tuchel and French coach Didier Deschamps emphasized their teams' commitment to honor the match despite the disappointment. The winner will earn a spot in the FIFA rankings and a financial reward of $2 million. Key players, including French star Kylian Mbappe, may have altered roles in this match. This will be Deschamps' final appearance as head coach of the French national team, marking the end of a significant coaching era.

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By the Numbers

•Match scheduled for July 18 at Miami Stadium
•Both teams lost in the semifinals
•Tuchel and Deschamps prioritize honoring the match
•Winner receives $2 million and ranking boost
•Deschamps ends his coaching tenure after this match

Latest Updates

9:19 PMYahoo Sports — England, France disappointed to play for World Cup bronze but say they have a ‘duty’ to win

What they're saying

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MIAMI GARDENS – The English and French teams wish they were not in South Florida this weekend. They would prefer to be in New York, preparing to play in the World Cup final. Instead, they will play in the bronze final at Miami Stadium (aka Hard Rock Stadium) at 5 p.m. on Saturday, the day before the championship match. “Nobody of these players, nobody of the French players wants to play this ...
— Yahoo Sports

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