France and England to meet for third place in World Cup on July 18
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
France and England's men's national soccer teams are set to compete for third place in the World Cup on July 18, 2026, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Both teams were eliminated from the finals, with France losing to Spain 2-0 and England falling to Argentina 2-1. Players such as Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Jude Bellingham, and Harry Kane are still contenders for the Golden Boot, which could add intensity to the match. The kickoff time was selected to balance factors like weather and international viewership. Fans can watch the match on Fox and Fubo.
- •Match set for July 18 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
- •France lost to Spain and England lost to Argentina in semifinals.
- •Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane are in Golden Boot contention.
- •Kickoff time chosen for optimal viewing and player recovery.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — France vs. England World Cup match is at 5 p.m. Why is it so early?
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