Archive · 18 Jul 2026
France vs England in World Cup 2026 Third-Place Playoff
France and England are playing a match to decide who gets the bronze medal in the World Cup.
Neither team wanted to play this game because they both lost in the semifinals and wanted to be in the final.
This will be the last match for France's coach, Didier Deschamps, who has been coaching for a long time.
The players want to win this match to make him happy.
The match will be in Miami, and you can watch it on TV or online.
The winner will get a bronze medal and more prize money.
France and England will play in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff in Miami on Saturday, July 19.
Both teams admitted they would have preferred to play in the final instead of the third-place playoff.
This match marks Didier Deschamps' final game as France's coach after over a decade in charge.
France defender Ibrahima Konate expressed the team's determination to win for Deschamps' farewell.
The winner of the match will receive a bronze medal and $2 million more in prize money than the fourth-placed team.
- Who
- France and England national football teams
- What
- FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff
- When
- Saturday, July 19 (IST)
- Where
- Miami Stadium, Florida
- Why
- To determine the third-place team in the World Cup and honor Didier Deschamps' farewell
- Teams Involved
- France, England
- Match Type
- FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff
- Match Date
- Saturday, July 19 (IST)
- Match Location
- Miami Stadium, Florida
- Kickoff Time
- 2:30 AM IST
- Coach's Tenure End
- After this match
- France's Semifinal Result
- 2-0 loss to Spain
- England's Semifinal Result
- 2-1 loss to Argentina
- Defender's Statement
- Ibrahima Konate
- Prize Money Difference
- $2 Million more for third place
Sources
'England doesn't want it, neither do we': What France coach Didier Deschamps said before the FIFA World Cup third-place game
'We Didn't Want This Game': Didier Deschamps Insists France Must Beat England To Secure FIFA World Cup Bronze In Emotional Farewell | Video
How have France, England fared in World Cup third-place playoffs? All you need to know before bronze-medal encounter
