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England faces France in World Cup third-place play-off in Miami

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 6:02 AM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

England faces France in World Cup third-place play-off in Miami

Summary

England will play France in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday at 10 PM UK time in Miami. This match follows England's semi-final loss to Argentina, where coach Thomas Tuchel faced significant criticism for his tactical decisions. Despite this, the English Football Association remains supportive of Tuchel, who has stated his commitment to the role. Achieving a victory against top-ranked France could mark England's best World Cup finish since 1966.

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Key Details

•Match scheduled for Saturday, 10 PM UK time in Miami.
•England lost to Argentina in the semi-finals, raising tactical concerns.
•Some players reportedly disagree with Tuchel's substitutions during the semi-final.
•A win would mark England's best World Cup finish since 1966.
•France was favored to win the tournament before their loss to Spain.

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