England prepares to face France in World Cup third-place match

England will play France in the 2026 World Cup third-place game on Saturday, July 18, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, starting at 5 p.m. ET. This match follows Argentina's 2-1 victory over England in the semifinals on July 15, where Lionel Messi contributed to both goals in a comeback effort. Spain won the other semifinal, defeating France 2-0 on July 14, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. The World Cup final is set for Sunday, July 19, featuring Spain against Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, commencing at 3 p.m. ET.

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