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France and England face off in third-place play-off in Miami

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 6:57 PM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

France and England face off in third-place play-off in Miami

Summary

France and England will compete in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday in Miami after both suffered semi-final defeats. France lost 2-0 to Spain, while England surrendered a lead to lose 2-1 against Argentina. Both teams are looking to regain competitive spirit for the match, which players often dread. This game marks the end of Didier Deschamps’ long tenure as France coach. France's Kylian Mbappe aims to enhance his Golden Boot bid against England's Harry Kane, who may be playing in his last World Cup appearance. Both managers might make significant lineup changes after exhausting semi-final matches.

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By the Numbers

•France faces England in the World Cup third-place play-off in Miami.
•Both teams lost their semi-finals to Spain and Argentina, respectively.
•Didier Deschamps departs as France coach after the tournament.
•Kylian Mbappe aims to increase his goal tally; Harry Kane might retire from World Cup.
•Coaches may rotate squads after intense semi-final matches.

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6:57 PMYahoo Sports — France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off

What they're saying

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France and England will bid a gloomy farewell to the World Cup on Saturday when they face each other in the dreaded third-place play-off in Miami.Everyone plays to win the World Cup, but that's how it is.
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