France and England clash in World Cup third place playoff

Editorial team · Aggregated reporting · 18 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

France and England renew their rivalry in the 2026 World Cup third place playoff after both lost in the semifinals. England leads the all-time series 17-10, but France won their last meeting in 2022. Kylian Mbappe, with eight goals, seeks the Golden Boot as the teams battle for bronze in Miami.