Eliminated in the semi-finals, France and England will meet one last time at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The two European giants will face off on Saturday, July 18, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with a shared objective: finishing on the podium by securing third place. After their respective defeats to Spain (2-0) and Argentina (2-1), Les Bleus and the Three Lions will be aiming to end their World Cup campaigns on a positive note.
For Didier Deschamps and his players, the disappointment of their semi-final exit remains immense. Having dreamed of lifting a third World Cup title, France saw those hopes dashed by a clinical Spanish side. Despite the setback, the French coach wants his team to show character and leave the tournament with a medal as a reward for another impressive World Cup campaign.
England arrives with similar frustrations. Defeated by Argentina in an intense semi-final, Thomas Tuchel's men are determined not to leave the United States with another defeat. Led by Harry Kane and a talented generation, the English view this match as an opportunity to finish the tournament with a prestigious victory.
France will be playing in its fourth World Cup third-place match. Les Bleus finished third in 1958 and 1986, while they lost the third-place playoff in 1982.
Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, at 11:00 p.m. (Paris time) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, 24 hours before the final between Spain and Argentina.
