France faces England in World Cup third-place play-off in Miami
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 5:40 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
France and England meet at Miami Stadium for the FIFA World Cup third-place play-off on July 18, 2026. This marks Didier Deschamps’ final match as France manager after 14 years in charge. France lost 2-0 to Spain in the semi-finals, while England fell 2-1 to Argentina. Both teams are competing in the Golden Boot race, with Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi tied on goals, each with eight. William Saliba is unavailable for France due to injury, while Jude Bellingham's status is uncertain following disciplinary issues after the semi-final.
- •Match kicks off at 22:00 BST on July 18, 2026
- •Deschamps’ final match after winning the 2018 World Cup
- •England aims for their best-ever World Cup finish
- •Mbappe tied for Golden Boot with Messi
- •Saliba and Reece James ruled out due to injury
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — France predicted XI v England: Didier Deschamps to rotate for last ever game as Les Bleus boss
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — England XI vs France – Predicted lineup and team news
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — France vs England – Match preview and team news
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — France vs England – Predicted lineup and team news
"Miami Stadium hosts the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday evening as France and England meet for the first time since their 2022 quarter-final, with the Golden Boot race and Didier Deschamps�...
"England face France at Miami Stadium on Saturday evening in the World Cup third-place play-off, with the chance to secure their best World Cup finish since winning the tournament in 1966.The 2–1 def...
"France face England at Miami Stadium on Saturday evening in the World Cup third-place play-off, Didier Deschamps’ final match as manager after 14 years in charge.Deschamps announced before the tourn...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 8:05 AMFrance predicted XI v England: Didier Deschamps to rotate for last ever game as Les Bleus boss
France face England tonight in Miami for the World Cup Bronze final. It will be Didier Deschamps’ last ever game as Les Bleus manager before passing up the baton to his former France and Juventus ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 6:45 AMEngland XI vs France – Predicted lineup and team news
England face France at Miami Stadium on Saturday evening in the World Cup third-place play-off, with the chance to secure their best World Cup finish since winning the tournament in 1966.The 2–1 def...
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 5:40 AMFrance vs England – Match preview and team news
Miami Stadium hosts the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday evening as France and England meet for the first time since their 2022 quarter-final, with the Golden Boot race and Didier Deschamps�...
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 5:40 AMFrance vs England – Predicted lineup and team news
France face England at Miami Stadium on Saturday evening in the World Cup third-place play-off, Didier Deschamps’ final match as manager after 14 years in charge.Deschamps announced before the tourn...
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