France and England will meet today in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff, with both teams looking to finish their campaigns with a win after falling short in the semi-finals.
The match in Miami gives both sides one final chance to leave the tournament with a positive result. France were beaten 2-0 by Spain, while England suffered a late 2-1 defeat to Argentina after initially taking the lead.
For France, the game will also mark Didier Deschamps' final match as head coach after 14 years in charge of the national team. He leaves behind a remarkable record that includes winning the 2018 World Cup and reaching the 2022 final.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has urged his players to respond to the heartbreak of their semi-final loss and finish the tournament strongly. A victory would give England their best World Cup finish since their 1966 triumph.
18 Jul 2026
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