Last Updated on 17/07/2026 by TinHN Editor
France and England meet in the 2026 World Cup third-place match on Saturday, July 18 at 5:00 PM ET (10:00 PM BST) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Both sides fell in the semi-finals — France were shut out 0-2 by Spain, while England were beaten 2-1 by Argentina in stoppage time. Here’s the full preview: kickoff details, predicted lineups, the Golden Boot race, and where to watch, according to FIFA.com.
Match Info at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | 2026 World Cup Third-Place Play-off |
| Teams | France vs England |
| Kickoff (ET) | 5:00 PM, Saturday, July 18 |
| Kickoff (BST) | 10:00 PM, Saturday, July 18 |
| Venue | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL |
| TV (English) | Fox Sports |
| TV (Spanish) | Telemundo |
How Both Teams Missed Out on the Final
France 0-2 Spain: Heavy pre-tournament favorites, France were outplayed from start to finish. Mikel Oyarzabal converted a 22nd-minute penalty and Pedro Porro doubled the lead in the 58th minute. It was the first time in 20 matches France had failed to score.
England 1-2 Argentina: Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute, but Argentina struck twice late on — Enzo Fernández equalized in the 85th minute, and Lautaro Martínez headed home the winner in second-half stoppage time, both goals set up by Lionel Messi.
Both sides now turn their attention to finishing the tournament on a high note in Miami.
Golden Boot Race: Mbappé’s Last Chance
This match carries extra weight for Kylian Mbappé, who has no more matches left after this one to add to his tournament tally.
| Player | Goals | Assists | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbappé (France) | 8 | 3 | Final chance of the tournament |
| Messi (Argentina) | 8 | 3 | One match left (the final, July 20) |
| Harry Kane (England) | 6 | — | One match left, 2 goals behind |
| Jude Bellingham (England) | 6 | — | One match left, 2 goals behind |
Mbappé and Messi currently sit level on both goals and assists. If Mbappé scores here and Messi doesn’t add to his tally in the final, the Golden Boot could come down to assists or minutes played. Kane and Bellingham are long shots but not mathematically out of it.
Predicted Lineups
France (4-3-3): Maignan; Hernández, Konaté, Upamecano, Digne; Tchouaméni, Rabiot, Camavinga; Barcola, Mbappé, Olise/Dembélé.
England (4-3-3): Pickford; Walker, Stones, Konsa, Gordon; Rice, Bellingham, Anderson; Saka, Kane, Rogers.
Both Didier Deschamps and Thomas Tuchel are expected to rotate their squads to some degree, as third-place matches are traditionally lower priority for player fitness management.
How to Watch France vs England
- Fox Sports — English-language broadcast
- Telemundo — Spanish-language broadcast
- Streaming options include Fubo (both channels) and Peacock (Telemundo)
FAQ
What time is France vs England?
5:00 PM ET on Saturday, July 18, at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami.
Who is leading the Golden Boot race at the 2026 World Cup?
Mbappé and Messi are tied with 8 goals and 3 assists each. This is Mbappé’s last match of the tournament.
How can I watch France vs England?
Fox Sports (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) in the US.
Why aren’t France and England in the final?
France lost 0-2 to Spain and England lost 1-2 to Argentina in the semi-finals. The 2026 World Cup final is Argentina vs Spain on July 20.
This article will be updated with the final result shortly after the match ends.
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